Materials & Environment | TU Delft

At Materials & Environment (TU Delft), we explore the future of building materials. Our mission is to generate and share knowledge about the chemical, physical, and mechanical behavior of materials for architectural and civil engineering applications — always with sustainability at the core. We focus on: • Self-healing and high-performance materials • Circularity and lifecycle extension of structures • Low-carbon binder technologies (e.g., geopolymers from waste, calcined clays) • Additive manufacturing and innovative fabrication • AI-powered material monitoring and multifunctional structures Collaborating across disciplines, we develop smart, low-impact solutions for construction — from green concrete to heat-absorbing facades. Follow us for updates on PhD defences, lectures, publications, and new research projects shaping tomorrow’s built environment.