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Personal profile
Research
My research is in the field of cement science and concrete technology with an emphasis on engineering design, sustainable construction, durability performance, utilisation of industrial by-products and enhancing service-life performance.
Teaching
- CE40017 Conceptual Design
- CE50001 Multidisciplinary Design
Education/Academic qualification
Chartered Engineer, Institution of Civil Engineers
Award Date: 1 Jan 1990
Doctor of Philosophy, On Studies of the Use of Fly Ash, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jan 1986
Bachelor of Science, University of Portsmouth
Award Date: 1 Jan 1982
External positions
Fellow, Institution of Civil Engineers
31 Mar 2001 → …
Fellow
1 Feb 1990 → …
Fellow
1 Jan 1990 → …
Keywords
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- Concrete
- Cement
- Sustainable Construction
- civil engineering
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Low Carbon Concretes for Scottish Infrastructure Development
Jones, R. (Investigator) & McCarthy, M. (Investigator)
1/10/23 → 1/10/26
Project: Research
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Feasibility to Develop a SIP Supported Stone Slip ‘Cladding’ for Housing
Jones, R. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Wind and Marine Renewables Test Centre for Materials and Foundations
Jones, R. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Development of a Geopolymer Cement from Waste Boiler Ash
Dyer, T. (Investigator), Jones, R. (Investigator) & Zheng, L. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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New Generation Waste-Derived Cement For Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Bases - Studentship
Jones, R. (Investigator) & McCarthy, 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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Recent Developments in low-carbon concrete research at Dundee
Newlands, M., McCarthy, M., Jones, R., Csetenyi, L. & Dyer, T., 1 Nov 2025, In: Concrete. 59, 9, p. 14-16 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue
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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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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
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Macro Micro Studio: A Prototype Energy Autonomous Laboratory - supplementary information
Burford, N. (Creator), Jones, M. (Creator), Reynolds, S. (Creator), Rodley, D. (Creator), LLoyd, A. (Contributor), McGowan, C. (Contributor), McKean, C. (Contributor), McMahon, R. (Contributor), Tang, Z. (Contributor), Thomson, R. (Contributor), Wang , S. (Contributor), Chen, M. (Contributor), Crosley, D. (Contributor), Findlater, M. (Contributor), Golden, C. (Contributor), Nicoll, R. (Contributor), Potter, J. (Contributor), Watson, R. (Contributor), De La Cruz Welsh, G. (Contributor), Montejano, R. (Contributor), Tissot, J. (Contributor) & Nedukattil Sathyavan, T. (Contributor), University of Dundee, 2016
DOI: 10.15132/10000117
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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)
Activities
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NUWCEM 2025
Csetenyi, L. (Participant), Jones, R. (Contributor), Pie, M. (Contributor) & Bourgeaux, E. (Contributor)
20 May 2025 → 21 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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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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Adaptive Illuminated Imaging for Automated Concrete Inspection
Jones, R. (Examiner)
6 Feb 2024Activity: Examination types › Examination
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University of Zagreb
Jones, R. (Advisor)
14 Oct 2024 → 18 Oct 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external institution - other
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Development of Thermal Insulation / Heat Storage Composite Wall Materials
Zheng, L. (Speaker) & Jones, R. (Contributor)
8 May 2024 → 10 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture
Press/Media
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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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Dundee team ensure power station is built to last
Newlands, M., Csetenyi, L., Jones, R. & Zheng, L.
22/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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