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Biography
Dr Moray Newlands is a Reader in Civil Engineering and Associate Dean for Enterprise and Economic Transformation (EET) in the School of Science and Engineering.
He undertook both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Dundee and continued as a research student within the Concrete Technology Unit for his PhD. His research expertise lies in low carbon concrete and cementitious materials, recycling and sustainability and the development of test methods for physical modelling the mechanical and durability performance of concrete. In addition, he is also working in the area of renewable energy with a focus on using concrete as a primary construction material for marine energy devices and novel construction methods including additive manufacturing as a means of reducing construction costs. More recent research has been concerned with creating metrics for benchmarking in large infrastructure projects in the UK.
His research has been supported by funding from the UK Research Councils, Innovate UK, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and various industry partners and bodies including Wave Energy Scotland and the Energy Technology Partnership.
He is Secretary of European Standards Committee - CEN TC51/WG12/TG5, to define reference test methods for assessing concrete chloride and carbonation resistance. The work, involving academic and industry experts from 10 EU countries, has allowed interaction which has fed directly into concrete technology research at the University and has ensured that research work at Dundee is being discussed at a European level. In addition, he has been Secretary for the Dundee Concrete Conference, a triennial event which has been running since 1990 as well as organising and running numerous international symposia held in Dundee.
As Associate Dean for Enterprise and Economic Transformation (EET), he has responsibility for the School strategy of engagement and enterprise, working with industry, exploiting School facilities and skills to enable impactful high TRL research through KTP Projects and industry service testing.
Research
Use of recovered/recycled materials for low carbon concrete
Development of rapid test methods for durability assessment
Physical modelling of low carbon concretes
Development of metrics to benchmark cost/time/productivity in construction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Development of a Simulated Natural Carbonation Test and Durability of Selected CEM II Concretes, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jan 2001
Bachelor of Engineering, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jan 1996
Master of Science, Precision of Test Methods for Assessing CPF in Concrete, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jan 1996
External positions
External examiner, Glasgow Caledonian University
1 Sept 2020 → 31 Aug 2024
External Examiner, University of the West of Scotland
1 Sept 2017 → 31 Aug 2020
Secretary of CEN TC51(CEN TC 104)/WG12/TG5
1 Aug 2007 → …
Keywords
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- Cement
- Concrete
- Sustainability
- Net Zero
- Low Carbon
- Renewable Energy
- TH Building construction
- LCA
- Metrics
- Benchmarking
- TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
- Cold mix bitumen
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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KTP Project - ProjectEU
Crabb, M. (Investigator) & Newlands, M. (Investigator)
1/06/23 → 1/09/25
Project: Research
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Rock Solid Processing
Dyer, T. (Investigator) & Newlands, M. (Investigator)
1/06/22 → 10/01/26
Project: Research
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Feasibility of Recovered Toner Powder as a Waterproofing Pigment for Concrete
Csetenyi, L. (Investigator) & Newlands, M. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Durability Testing of Low Carbon Concrete: Rapid Acceleration of Maturity(joint with Aberdeen University)
Jones, R. (Investigator) & Newlands, M. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Development of a concrete prototype truss structure for floating wave energy converters: Digital design, manufacture and flexural performance
Li, X. (Lead / Corresponding author), Zheng, L., Newlands, M. (Lead / Corresponding author) & Jones, R., 1 Aug 2025, In: Engineering Structures. 336, 13 p., 120452.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Calcined Clay Cement: The New Fly Ash for Low Carbon Concrete?
Jones, R., Newlands, M., McCarthy, M. & Hope, T., 14 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Comparative analysis of GFRP and CFRP bars for marine concrete: Insights into influence on the bond performance
Li, X., Mi, T. (Lead / Corresponding author), Newlands, M. & Jones, R. (Lead / Corresponding author), Nov 2024, In: Structures. 69, p. 1-11 11 p., 107273.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Flat-face epoxy-bonded concrete joints loaded in torsion: Physical modelling
Chernin, L. (Lead / Corresponding author), Newlands, M. & Khosravi, N., 12 Jan 2024, In: Construction and Building Materials. 411, 136 p., 134558.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low Carbon Concrete: Fair and Rapid Assessment of Slowly Reacting Cement Concrete
Jones, R., Newlands, M. & Jozwik, M., 15 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Magazine of Concrete Research Paper of the Year 2012
Newlands, M. (Recipient), Harrison, T. (Recipient), Jones, R. (Recipient) & Kandasami, S. (Recipient), 1 Jul 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award (with Moock Environmental)
Newlands, M. (Recipient), Csetenyi, L. (Recipient) & Moock, K. (Recipient), 26 Feb 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Durability Performance of Reclaimed Calcined Clay Concrete - ReC3 Project
Newlands, M. (Speaker)
26 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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CEN European Round Robin Test for Low Carbon Concrete Test Methods
Zheng, L. (Member), Newlands, M. (Member) & Jones, R. (Member)
1 Jul 2024 → 1 Dec 2025Activity: Other activity types › Funding - grants and income which support research related activities
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National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)
Hall, E. J. (Visiting researcher), Newlands, M. (Visiting researcher), Kontziampasis, D. (Visiting researcher), Jones, T. (Visiting researcher), Krstajic, N. (Visiting researcher), Askarinejad, S. (Visiting researcher), Hunter, G. (Visitor), Mather, N. (Visitor) & Duplock, P. (Visiting researcher)
22 May 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external institution - other
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Reclaimed Calcined Clay (Re-C3) Research Project
Newlands, M. (Speaker)
2 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility
Newlands, M. (Visiting researcher) & Brown, M. (Visiting researcher)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external institution - other
Press/Media
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MPA study finds waste clay and bricks could reduce embodied carbon of cement by 30%
30/08/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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New report builds foundations to cut construction’s carbon footprint
Newlands, M., Jones, R., McCarthy, M. & Hope, T.
29/08/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Software project could help construction go green
Newlands, M., Crabb, M., McGurk, M. & Butchart, D.
1/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Waste clay could reduce concrete’s embodied carbon by a third
29/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Development of a simulated natural carbonation test and durability of selected CEM II concretes
Newlands, M. D. (Author), Jones, M. (Supervisor), 2001Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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