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Research interests
Veronica investigates how to improve the energy efficiency of buildings through developing innovative construction materials. It is estimated that buildings are responsible for more than 40% of total energy consumed in the EU and 36% of carbon emissions. Therefore, reducing the energy requirements of buildings can play a central role in reducing societal carbon footprint and ultimately achieving sustainable growth.
Veronica's research necessitates an interdisciplinary approach, involving methods and collaborators from Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Experimental Statistical Design, Waste Management, Architecture and Civil Engineering. Integrating the resultant information can elucidate the underlying science which provides insight into how to engineer energy-efficient construction materials.
Particular areas of interest:
- Materials for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings; including phase change materials, thermal insulation materials and porous materials
- Sustainable construction materials made by reusing (waste) by-products, with a special focus in low carbon binders and lightweight aggregates
- Biotechnology for improving material durability and reducing carbon footprint
Willing to supervise doctoral students
- Materials for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings (i.e., PCMs and lightweight materials)
- Sustainable construction materials reusing by-products
- Biotechnology for improving material durability and reducing carbon footprint
Education/Academic qualification
Sustainable Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy
2009 → 2013
Award Date: 16 Jul 2013
Chemistry, Master of Chemistry, Universidad de Alicante
2003 → 2008
Award Date: 1 Dec 2008
Engineering of Materials, Water and Soil, Master of Engineering, Universidad de Alicante
2008 → 2009
External positions
Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
2016 → …Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Materials Sustainability
- Phase change materials
- Energy effciency
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- Building behaviour
- Building materials
- Concrete Technology
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Projects
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Development of a simulation tool for the energy- performance of phase-change materials in buildings
Ferrandiz-Mas, V., McCullen, N. & Almulla, M.
22/01/18 → 21/01/22
Project: Other
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dCarb CDT PhD studentship - Optimising phase change material use for energy-efficient buildings
Ferrandiz-Mas, V., Wadee, A., McCullen, N. & Walker, P.
2/10/17 → 30/09/20
Project: Research-related funding
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Bacteria based self-healing concrete
Paine, K., Tan, L. & Ferrandiz-Mas, V.
9/01/17 → 8/01/21
Project: Other
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Eco-LWG: Eco-lightweight granules for energy efficient applications
1/08/15 → 8/01/17
Project: Project at a former HEI
Research Output
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Effect of carbonation on bacteria-based self-healing of cementitious composites
Tan, L., Reeksting, B., Ferrandiz-Mas, V., Heath, A., Gebhard, S. & Paine, K., 10 Oct 2020, In: Construction and Building Materials. 257, 119501.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hybrid Fly Ash-Based Geopolymeric Foams: Microstructural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties
roviello, G., Ricciotti, L., Molino, A. J., Menna, C., Ferone, C., Asprone, D., Cioffi, R., Ferrandiz-Mas, V., Russo, P. & Tarallo, O., 29 Jun 2020, In: Materials. 13, 13, 2919.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)12 Downloads (Pure) -
39th Cement and Concrete Science Conference 2019
Ball, R. (ed.), Dams, B. (ed.), Ferrandiz-Mas, V. (ed.), Ke, X. (ed.), Paine, K. (ed.), Tyrer, M. (ed.) & Walker, P. (ed.), 9 Sep 2019, Bath, UK : University of Bath. 235 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Application of calcium nitrate as calcium source on self-healing concrete with non-ureolytic bacteria
Tan, L., Reeksting, B., Ferrandiz-Mas, V., Heath, A., Gebhard, S. & Paine, K., 4 Jun 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Manufacture of lightweight aggregate granules containing phase change materials
Wadee, A., Walker, P., McCullen, N. & Ferrandiz-Mas, V., 9 Sep 2019, 39th Cement and Concrete Science Conference 2019. Ball, R. & Dams, B. (eds.). Bath, UK: University of Bath, p. 33 38 p. 014Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution