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In January 2018, Reza Foruzanmehr joined the University of Ottawa as an Associate Professor, specializing in civil engineering materials. His research focuses on developing sustainable building materials using local natural resources and reducing Canada's greenhouse gas emissions from the building materials manufacturing industry, which currently accounts for 6% of the country's emissions. Foruzanmehr's work emphasizes the use of lignocellulosic materials and natural wood fibers, significantly boosting the performance of these materials in polymer cementitious composites by enhancing their durability, mechanical properties, and compatibility with matrix materials. A key aspect of his research involves the development of lime-activated pozzolanic binders utilizing locally-resourced waste materials, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional cement and promoting the use of readily-available waste streams. Additionally, his investigations focus on high-performance lignocellulosic-incorporated polymer cementitious composites tailored for 3D printing applications, specifically for fabricating building envelope components to enable efficient and sustainable construction solutions. Foruzanmehr is dedicated to empowering Canadian communities to achieve self-sufficiency in sustainable building practices, reducing reliance on expensive imported materials, and using them to construct and maintain homes, thereby fostering social and economic independence.
Department of History