P ersonal Profile
Dr Abdullah Kadhim has a PhD in the field of advanced materials and composites with specialisation of cement, concrete and ceramic materials. A concentrated knowledge in analytical characterisation techniques of wide range of inorganic oxide compounds. I have a continuing interest for the development and innovations of construction materials produced by lower energy consumption to be used in heavy-duty applications. Initial background as a civil engineer with a first-class Bachelor of Engineering with honours.

Education
2017-2021, PhD in civil engineering, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)/ UK. Awarded in July 2021.
Thesis Title: Synthesis of One-Part Alkali-Activated Cement and Albite-Diopside Glass-Ceramic from Calcium-Alumina-Silicate Precursors.

2014-2016: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with honours in civil engineering from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)/ UK. First-Class (Grade of 75%). Awarded in June 2016

Employment
2016-2017: Student Enrolment coordinator, Faculty of Engineering, University of Babylon-Iraq.

November 2019-February 2020: Project supervisor for undergraduate students, Civil Engineering Department, Liverpool John Moores University. I have supervised the experimental part of number of undergraduate students who’s their research involving construction materials production and assessments.

May 2021- June 2021: Research assistant in the investigations of low-carbon cementitious materials, civil engineering department, Liverpool John Moores University.