Welcome to our team, Salwa Belhadi!

We are thrilled to welcome Salwa Belhadi, who has recently joined our department as a PhD researcher in the Concrete & Environment research group. During her PhD research, she will focus on developing bioreceptive concrete for hybrid dune-dike systems as part of the DuneFront project, supervised by Prof. Dr. ir. Nele de Belie and Prof. Dr. ir. Kim Van Tittelboom. Her research aims to create low-pH, nature-based solutions that enhance coastal defenses by integrating natural dune formations with engineered concrete structures to support biodiversity. This work involves conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of using alternative materials and developing the DuneFront Rating System to assess and certify the sustainability of these solutions.

We are excited to welcome Salwa to our team and look forward to the contributions her research will bring!