P ersonal Profile <br/>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. <br/> <br/>Education <br/>2017-2021, PhD in civil engineering, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)/ UK. Awarded in July 2021. <br/>Thesis Title: Synthesis of One-Part Alkali-Activated Cement and Albite-Diopside Glass-Ceramic from Calcium-Alumina-Silicate Precursors. <br/> <br/>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 <br/> <br/>Employment <br/>2016-2017: Student Enrolment coordinator, Faculty of Engineering, University of Babylon-Iraq. <br/> <br/>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. <br/> <br/>May 2021- June 2021: Research assistant in the investigations of low-carbon cementitious materials, civil engineering department, Liverpool John Moores University. <br/>