Sustainable Construction Materials and Structural Systems (SCMASS)

The Sustainable Construction Materials and Structural Systems (SCMASS) research group at the University of Sharjah conducts focused research on sustainable and innovative construction materials and structural systems to support resilient, high-performance infrastructure. The group integrates experimental, analytical, and computational methods to advance material science, structural mechanics, and engineering applications, with particular emphasis on eco-efficient materials, seismic-resilient systems, energy-dissipative solutions, and rehabilitation technologies. SCMASS actively fosters interdisciplinary collaborations with industry and academic partners to address emerging challenges in civil engineering and sustainable built environment solutions.

• Development and characterization of sustainable construction materials, including fiber-reinforced composites, eco-friendly binders, and advanced structural systems.
• Resilient structural systems design, focusing on seismic performance, vibration mitigation, and energy dissipation mechanisms.
• Integration of novel materials and technologies such as 3D-printed formworks and polymer-based reinforcement in structural applications.
• Experimental, analytical, and numerical methods for performance evaluation of materials and structural components.

• Prof. Salah Altoubat has been elected a Fellow of the Institute in recognition of his contributions to the work of ACI, November 6, 2023.
• Dr. Zaid Al-Sadoon received a patent: Apparatus for Thaw Detection of a Frozen Item and Method of Manufacturing the Same. U.S. Patent and Trade Mark Office. US Non-Provisional Patent. Patent No. US 11561137, January ‎24, 2023. https://patentcenter.uspto.gov/applications/17499188
• Prof. Salah Altoubat received award for distinguished faculty members in research, 2016/2017.
• Dr. Moussa Leblouba received the Sharjah Islamic Bank best award for distinguished research, 2016/2017.
• Prof. Ghazi Al-Khateeb received the ASTM 2nd Prize, Assessment of the Effect of Carbon Nanotube Fibers for Superior Performing Roadways in the UAE, ASTM International UAE Chapter Student Poster Competition, September 8, 2020.
• Prof. Ghazi Al-Khateeb received the Sharjah Sustainability Award, Outstanding Team Award, Domain: Assessment Scientific Research, 8th Cycle, Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority, 2019-2020.
• Dr. Waleed Zeiada won American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) national competition, Third place prize, "Modification of Asphalt binder using Crumb Rubber", September, 8th 2020.
• Dr. Waleed Zeiada received Sharjah Sustainability Award, Outstanding Team Award, "Assessment of Synergistic Effect of Nanoparticles and Nanotube Fibers for Superior Performing Roadways in the UAE ", Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority, 8th Session, 2020.
• Dr. Waleed Zeiada was interviewed by the International Road Federation (IRF) -Middle East & North Africa Chapter - as part of his participation at their regional congress and exhibition which took place in Dubai (October 29-30, 2017). Dr. Zeiada presented a research titled "Healing Based Approach for Perpetual Asphalt Pavement Design". The full interview can be checked here.