Dr Ana Blanco Alvarez
Reader in Advanced Construction Materials and Methods
Areas of expertise
Concrete and other cementitious materials, and repair and maintenance of infrastructure.
Profile
Dr Blanco Alvarez is a leading expert in advanced construction materials, with a proven track record in pioneering sustainable solutions. Her research, including breakthroughs in self-healing cementitious systems, low-carbon alternatives to cementitious composites and modern methods for construction and repair, has driven the industry's adoption of innovative materials and approaches.
As a UK Young Academy member and journal editor of Construction and Building Materials, Dr Blanco Alvarez actively shapes technical and policy discussions. Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges fundamental research and practical application.
Dr Blanco Alvarez can be interviewed in English, Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese.
Interview booking
Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Dr Ana Blanco Alvarez.