Personal profile
Biography
After completing my PhD at Cardiff School of Engineering, I joined Bridgend College of Technology as a Lecturer. Prior to my research studies, I have worked as a site Engineer on various infrastructure and regeneration projects. Waste Management and the Built Environment are of particular interests to me as far as research is concerned. I have keen interest in interdisciplinary research and continuing to work in this respect.
Research Interests
- Sustainable Construction Materials: Assessing ways to meet demand for low cost housing in low income countries. Seeking to incorporate both organic and inert waste into various construction materials such as concrete and soil building blocks. Research that extends beyond traditional laboratory experiments, employing advance materials studies and finite element analysis to evaluate the microstructural characteristic of construction materials.
- Geo-Environmental Engineering: Development and evaluation of soil remediation strategies, focused on efficient remediation of complex hydrocarbon based contaminants, utilising low cost, and environment friendly techniques.
- Waste and Resource Management: Composting, treatment of organic and catering wastes, recycling and reuse of construction and demolition wastes. Key area of interest is the development of markets for waste derived products.
- International Research Collaborations: Research projects with University of Education Winneba Ghana, University of Kuwait, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Nigerian and University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan. Strong academic contacts and networking with renowned scholars associated with the UK Universities. Interested in expanding productive high impact research.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Materials
- Environmental Engineering
- Waste Management
- Laboratory and Field Studies
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A study into aspect ratio and the influence of platen restraint on the compressive strength of jute fibre-reinforced compressed earth composites
Ali, M., Cottrell, J. A., Martinson, B. & Lavorato, D., 16 Jan 2026, In: Fibers. 14, 1, 31 p., 13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of jute fibre and cement on the mechanical properties of raw earth mortar
Cottrell, J. A., Ali, M., Tatari, A. & Martinson, B., 15 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 108, 22 p., 112935.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physico-mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks stabilised with recycled waste glass particles and lime
Danso, H., Ali, M. & Martinson, B., 10 Jun 2025, In: Discover Civil Engineering . 2, 10 p., 110.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What happens to compostable packaging in home composting systems?
Ali, M., 6 Mar 2025, Countryside Jobs Service.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Exploring the impact of jute fibre reinforcement on the mechanical properties of compressed earth composites
Cottrell, J. A., Ali, M., Tatari, A., Martinson, B. & Lupton, C., 27 Jun 2024, Second RILEM International Conference on Earthen Construction: ICEC 2024. Beckett, C., Bras, A., Fabbri, A., Keita, E., Perlot, C. & Perrot, A. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 495–503 (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 52).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Shear Smart, AI-Powered Decisions for Soil Element Testing (HEIF 25/26)
Rouholamin, M. (PI), Ali, M. (CoI) & Bader-El-Den, M. (CoI)
21/10/25 → 31/07/26
Project: Innovation
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Assessment and Development of Low Carbon Concrete Block
Ali, M. (PI) & Barnett, S. (CoI)
15/01/23 → 19/07/26
Project: Research
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Shear Smart, AI-Powered Decisions for Soil Element Testing
Rouholamin, M. (PI), Ali, M. (CoI) & Bader-El-Den, M. (CoI)
5/10/26 → 4/10/28
Project: Innovation
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AI implementation on soil element testing (HEIF-warmup 25/26)
Rouholamin, M. (PI), Ali, M. (CoI) & Bader-El-Den, M. (CoI)
27/06/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Innovation
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Assessment of Manufactured Aggregates from Industrial Wastes
Ali, M. (PI)
5/10/18 → 30/09/20
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Invited talk
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Key Note Speaker at the 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ali, M. (Keynote speaker)
22 Feb 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Short scoping study for potential for valorisation of waste horse bedding
Cragg, S. (Speaker), Michie, L. (Speaker), Ali, M. (Speaker), Hooley, P. (Speaker), Rahman, P. (Speaker), Wall, G. (Speaker), Scargill, J. (Speaker) & Watts, J. (Speaker)
22 Mar 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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How Agricultural Waste Fibres Are Transforming Sustainable Construction
14/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Waste Plant Fibers Could Reduce Construction Costs and Improve Sustainability
26/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research cited
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Waste plant fibres make compressed earth blocks stronger, study finds
11/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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Recycled glass helps build sustainability into construction, finds study
28/07/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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Glassy blocks could build sustainability into construction
28/07/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited