Department of Materials and Structures
• Composition, structure, and properties of multicomponent cement pastes, mortars, and concrete composites.
• Ecologically responsible building materials, focusing on reducing CO₂ emissions and efficiently using natural, recycled, and locally available resources, including industrial by-products.
• Advanced cement-based composites for specialized applications, including high-performance concrete structures with radiation-shielding properties and geothermal well cementing.
• Study of heat and mass transfer processes in building materials and structures.
• Building-integrated photovoltaics development (BIPV).
• Phase change materials (PCM) in building envelopes.
Head of the department: Ing. Michal Slaný, PhD.
Research activities:
Study of carbonation and combined chemical corrosion of cement composites affected by geothermal waterIn applications exposing cementitious materials to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations, such as oil and gas wells operations, it is required to design carbonation-resistant cements. Carbonation, or carbonic corrosion, proceeds simultaneously with the hydration reactions of clinker phases and, in blended cements, pozzolanic and/or latent…
Design and development of heavy-weight cement-based composites with shielding propertiesThe research focuses on the development and optimization of heavyweight cement-based composites with enhanced protective performance for structures exposed to ionizing radiation. Typical applications include nuclear power plants, particle accelerators, and nuclear waste storage systems. These materials should provide effective radiation shielding, high mechanical and…
Sustainable concrete development using recycled materialsResearch in sustainable construction materials focuses on the development of various concrete types with a reduced environmental impact through the use of recycled and secondary raw materials in structural applications. Particular attention is given to fiber-reinforced concrete, where different types of fibers are employed to…
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HAMODA, Ahmed - AHMED, Mizan - GHALLA, Mohamed**. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar**. YEHIA, Saad A. - ABADEL, Aref A. Galvanized corrugated steel sheets as an efficient material for torsional strengthening of RC beams. In Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2026, vol. 24, art. no. e05921. (2025: 6.9 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 1.547 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 2214-5095. Dostupné na: (APVV-23-0383 : Pochopenie a zlepšenie hydratačných reakcií nízkouhlíkových cementov pre vývoj nízkouhlíkového betónu vrátane zachytávania uhlíka karbonatáciou.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2026.e05921. [ADCA].
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MANSOUR, Walid - EL-NAQEEB, Mohamed H. - FAYED, Sabry. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar**. Comparative analysis of the shear response of RC beams strengthened with externally applied and near-surface mounted timber plates. In Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2026, vol. 24, art. no. e05644. (2025: 6.9 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 1.547 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 2214-5095. Dostupné na:. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05644. [ADCA].
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MANSOUR, Walid** - FAYED, Sabry. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar**. Analysis of interfacial shear behavior between concrete and wood under water immersion based on experimental and finite element approaches. In Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2026, vol. 24, art. no. e06064. (2025: 6.9 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 1.547 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 2214-5095. Dostupné na: (APVV-23-0383 : Pochopenie a zlepšenie hydratačných reakcií nízkouhlíkových cementov pre vývoj nízkouhlíkového betónu vrátane zachytávania uhlíka karbonatáciou. VEGA 2/0080/24 : Hydratačné procesy a tvorba mikroštruktúry nových kompozitných cementov a ich využitie na vývoj špeciálnych betónov. APVV-19-0490 : Výskum a vývoj mnohozložkových cementových zmesí pre špeciálne konštrukčné materiály.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2026.e06064. [ADCA].
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MASMOUDI, Fouzi - DOUADI, Abdellah - ALSUHAIBANI, Eyad - MAKHLOUF, Ali - BENGUERBA, Yacine - SALIBA, Jacqueline. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar**. Eco-efficient self-compacting mortars incorporating dune sand and marble waste powders: Experimental optimization and life cycle assessment. In Journal of Engineering Research, 2026, vol. 14, no. 2, p. 1456-1475. (2025: 4 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 0.425 - SJR, Q2 - SJR). ISSN 2307-1877. Dostupné na: (APVV-23-0383 : Pochopenie a zlepšenie hydratačných reakcií nízkouhlíkových cementov pre vývoj nízkouhlíkového betónu vrátane zachytávania uhlíka karbonatáciou. VEGA 2/0080/24 : Hydratačné procesy a tvorba mikroštruktúry nových kompozitných cementov a ich využitie na vývoj špeciálnych betónov. APVV-19-0490 : Výskum a vývoj mnohozložkových cementových zmesí pre špeciálne konštrukčné materiály.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2026.03.001. [ADCA].
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MYDIN, Md Azree Othuman** - SOR, Nadhim Hamah - TAQIEDDIN, Ziad N. - ISLEEM, Haytham F. - ABDULLAH, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri - AWOYERA, Paul O** - FADUGBA, Olaolu George**. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar. Effect of varying nano-boron nitride content on foamed concrete containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles. In Scientific Reports, 2025, vol. 15, no. 1, art. no. 38190. (2024: 3.9 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 0.874 - SJR, Q1 - SJR, karentované - CCC). (2025 - Current Contents). ISSN 2045-2322. Dostupné na:. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-22018-x. [ADCA].
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MYDIN, Md Azree Othuman** - SOR, Nadhim Hamah - TAQIEDDIN, Ziad N. - JAGADESH, P. - ABDULLAH, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri - AWOYERA, Paul O - ISLEEM, Haytham F. - FADUGBA, Olaolu George**. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar. Evaluation of Foamed Concrete Properties Containing Engineered Pozzolans and Compressive Strength Prediction Through Artificial Neural Networks. In International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 2026, vol. 20, iss. 1, art. no. 26. (2025: 4.6 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 1.032 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 1976-0485. Dostupné na:. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-026-00896-3. [ADCA].
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PROKOP, Jaroslav** - FRANTÍK, Petr - HOLLÝ, Ivan - KAMAL, Alaa Hussein. PROKOP, Jaroslav**. FRANTÍK, Petr - HOLLÝ, Ivan - KAMAL, Alaa Hussein. Application of the double-K fracture model and identification to evaluate the fracture-mechanical properties of concrete with a dose of recycled and industrially produced fibers. In Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2026, vol. 24, art. no. e06032. (2025: 6.9 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 1.547 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 2214-5095. Dostupné na: (APVV-23-0383 : Pochopenie a zlepšenie hydratačných reakcií nízkouhlíkových cementov pre vývoj nízkouhlíkového betónu vrátane zachytávania uhlíka karbonatáciou. 101112386 : Nová technológia výroby vodíkových a geopolymérnych kompozitov z odpadu po ťažbe uhlia.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2026.e06032. [ADCA].
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ŠIKULA, Ondřej** - KRAJČÍK, Michal - ZUBÍK, Pavel - MISHUK, Aliaksandra - ARICI, Müslüm. ŠIKULA, Ondřej**. KRAJČÍK, Michal - ZUBÍK, Pavel - MISHUK, Aliaksandra - ARICI, Müslüm. Development and Evaluation of a Simplified CFD Model for a Swirl Diffuser with the Aid of 2D Particle Image Velocimetry. In ACS Omega, 2026, vol. 11, no. 8, p. 13967-13982. (2025: 5.2 - IF, Q2 - JCR, 0.805 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 2470-1343. Dostupné na:. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c12904. [ADCA].
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VEDRTNAM, Ajitanshu** - KALAUNI, Kishor - CHATURVEDI, Shashikant - SOARES, Nelson. UPCM-EQF: a theoretical framework for climate-responsive energy and comfort optimization using phase change materials. VEDRTNAM, Ajitanshu**. KALAUNI, Kishor - CHATURVEDI, Shashikant - SOARES, Nelson. UPCM-EQF: a theoretical framework for climate-responsive energy and comfort optimization using phase change materials. In Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2026, vol. 30, art. no. 101650. (2025: 8.8 - IF, Q1 - JCR, 1.681 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 2590-1745. Dostupné na:. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2026.101650. [ADCA].
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WASEEM, Khairi Mosleh Frhaan - ABDULKADER, Ismail Al-Hadithi - BADORUL, Hisham Bin Abu Bakar - NAHLA, Naji Hilal**. TAWFIK, Taher Anwar. Influence of waste plastic fibers and strengthening with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer strips on the properties of eco-efficient reinforced self-compacting concrete slabs. In Structural Concrete, 2026, vol. 27, iss. 3, p. 4722-4745, Special Iss: SI. (2025: 3.4 - IF, Q2 - JCR, 0.859 - SJR, Q1 - SJR). ISSN 1464-4177. Dostupné na:. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.70414. [ADCA].
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