Dr. Wei Yang | Waste Valorization | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Wei Yang is an accomplished materials engineer recognized for innovative research in sustainable construction materials, with a strong focus on recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) and construction and demolition waste valorization. His work advances durability enhancement of next-generation recycled concretes through functional materials such as layered double hydroxides, revealing novel mechanisms for sulfate and chloride ion immobilization and microstructure optimization. With 16 Scopus-indexed publications, 183 citations, and an h-index of 8, his research demonstrates both originality and impact. His studies published in leading journals like Construction and Building Materials and Journal of Building Engineering significantly contribute to low-carbon, circular-economy-driven infrastructure development.