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Biography
I am a PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia, researching reflective cementitious composites under A/Prof. Farhad Aslani. My project focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind their reflective properties and exploring their potential in innovative construction materials. I integrate experimental studies and machine learning to predict material behaviour. My interests include materials science, computational modelling, and sustainable construction materials.
Research expertise keywords
- Cementitious composites
- Machine learning / deep learning
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
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Barium sulphate and zinc oxide as reflective mineral additives in cement-slag composites for urban heat island mitigation: Effects on fresh, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties
Zhang, Y., Aslani, F., Dyskin, A. & Pasternak, E., 13 Jan 2026, In: Construction and Building Materials. 506, 145006.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of ground granulated blast furnace slag and cement chemistry on the reflectance and strength of cementitious composites
Zhang, Y., Aslani, F., Dyskin, A. & Pasternak, E., 1 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 117, 114832.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A review on reflective materials for cementitious composites
Zhang, Y., Aslani, F., Dyskin, A. & Pasternak, E., 1 May 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 101, 27 p., 111877.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Mechanical and ultrasonic pulse velocity performance of 3D printed rubberised cementitious composites reinforced with PVA fibres
Zhang, Y. & Aslani, F., 15 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 112, 16 p., 113886.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimising solar reflectance and strength of grey and white Portland cements using high-level slag and nano-TiO2
Zhang, Y., Aslani, F., Dyskin, A. & Pasternak, E., 10 Oct 2025, In: Construction and Building Materials. 494, 16 p., 143540.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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