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Concrete and Cement Research Lab

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We are actively recruiting undergraduate and graduate students with interests and backgrounds in artificial intelligence-driven design and analysis of concrete, concrete durability, concrete sustainability, data analysis and the life cycle assessment of concrete structures.

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Main Research Interests

  • Sustainable construction materials
  • AI-driven analysis and optimization of concrete
  • Novel supplementary cementitious materials
  • Concrete durability
  • Cement-free concrete
Recent News
Future Innovators of America (FIA) Research Fellowship
$5,000

Levi Minion has been awarded a $5,000 FIA Fellowship. Special thanks to Jerome J Lohr College of Engineering for supporting this research project.

Minion is from Wheaton, Minnesota. Currently, he is studying construction management at South Dakota State University. He is expected to graduate in the spring of 2026 with a bachelor’s degree. A few of his hobbies are hunting, fishing, being outdoors and playing different instruments.

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Future Professor of America (FPA) Fellowship for Three Years

Pawan Acharya has been awarded the FPA Fellowship, which supports his Ph.D. studies for three years. Special thanks to Jerome J Lohr College of Engineering for their support.

Acharya is from Nepal and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at South Dakota State University. His passion for concrete began in Nepal, where he conducted pioneering research identifying the presence of alkali-silica reaction in Nepali aggregates. Through his research, he aims to make the world a better place. Outside of his research, he enjoys watching series and playing table tennis.

Portland Cement Association Grant
$35,000

Impacts of Chemical Admixtures on Short-term and Long-term Fresh and Hardened Properties of Concrete made with Commercially Available Type IL Cement.

The Concrete Problem: How to Lower Carbon Emissions of Concrete

Mohammed Teymouri, assistant professor of construction management in South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, is working to solve one of the most pressing issues in the construction industry: how to lower carbon emissions of concrete.

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Our Team

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Pawan Acharya – Civil
Research Title: Sustainable Concrete with Industrial Wastes
  • Class: 2028
  • Current Position: GRA – Ph.D. student
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Levi Minion – CM
Research Title: Low Carbon Concrete Using Type IL
  • Class: 2026
  • Current Position: Undergraduate student
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Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management
Physical Address
907 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Solberg Hall 116, Box 2223
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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