Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Tangwei is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Dundee. His research is dedicated to advancing the sustainability of the construction industry through innovative low-carbon materials and cutting-edge techniques. He earned his PhD from the University College London (UCL) and completed a Research Fellowship at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He is also a member of the CREATE research team at the University of Manchester.
He is currently accepting PhD students.
Research interests
Dr. Tangwei Mi's research interests are centred around enhancing the sustainability and durability of civil engineering structures through innovative materials and advanced monitoring technologies. His specific areas of focus include:
- Durability of reinforced concrete structures
- Low-carbon cementitious materials
- Recycled construction material
- Advanced technologies for concrete structures monitoring
- Artificial intelligence in construction industry
He is also interested in other innovative approaches that contribute to the sustainability of constructional industry.
Research
Keywords
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- Raman spectroscopy
- Mg-based cement
- Steel reinforcement
- Low-carbon Concrete
- Durability
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 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 31 Article
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Passive cooling paint enabled by rational design of thermal-optical and mass transfer properties
Fei, J., Zhang, X., Han, D., Lei, Y., Xie, F., Zhou, K., Koh, S.-W., Ge, J., Zhou, H., Wang, X., Wu, X., Tan, J.-Y., Gu, Y., Long, Y., Koh, Z. H., Wang, S., Du, P., Mi, T., Ng, B.-F. & Cai, L. & 3 others, , 5 Jun 2025, In: Science. 388, 6751, p. 1044-1049 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reusing waste toner powder as functional additives for alkali-activated slag
Ren, J., Huang, X., Liu, J., Mao, J., Liang, C., Cheng, Z., Zhu, H., Xu, J., Dong, Z., Newlands, M. & Mi, T. (Lead / Corresponding author), Jul 2025, In: Case Studies in Construction Materials. 22, 13 p., e04783.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainable strain-hardening magnesium silicate hydrate composite
Mi, T. (Lead / Corresponding author), Faris, M. S., Kumar, D. & Yang, E.-H. (Lead / Corresponding author), 15 Apr 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Magazine of Concrete Research. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Use of sludge produced from reject brine as a supplementary cementitious material with enhanced carbonation capability
Mi, T., Li, Y., Yang, E.-H. & Unluer, C. (Lead / Corresponding author), Jul 2025, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 160, 11 p., 106051.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Utilizing ground biochar desorption for carbon sequestration and internal curing in a clinker-free CaO-activated GGBFS binder
Kennedy, O. K., Byun, Y., Lyu, H. J., Oh, J. E., Mi, T. & Jeon, D. (Lead / Corresponding author), 15 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 114, 114427.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Application of Raman Spectroscopy in the Mg-based Cement
Mi, T. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Asian Concrete Federation (External organisation)
Mi, T. (Member)
2 Aug 2024 → 1 Aug 2029Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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PhD Viva Examination at Zhejiang University
Mi, T. (Examiner)
5 Jun 2024Activity: Examination types › Examination
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Application of Raman spectroscopy in the Durability of Concrete Structures
Mi, T. (Speaker)
23 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Insitute of Concrete Technology (External organisation)
Mi, T. (Member)
3 Apr 2023 → 2 Apr 2025Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee