Wasiu Alimi

Detail-oriented research assistant with strong skills in material characterization, data analysis, and team collaboration. Proven ability to evaluate and optimize cementitious mixtures, driving improvements in performance and sustainability. Experienced research assistant specializing in material characterization, data analysis, and mentoring. Demonstrated success in evaluating complex materials and improving cementitious mixtures for enhanced performance.

• Masters Thesis (2018 - 2020)

     Civil Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA. 

     Advisor: Dr. Saheed Adekunle.

     Project 1. CO₂ sequestration in cement kiln dust (CKD)-modified concrete mixtures

     Project 2. Strength development in CO2-cured CKD modified concrete mixtures

• Ph.D. Dissertation (2022 - 2026)

         Project 1: CO2 uptake in supplementary cementitious materials and fillers.

        Project 2: Later-age CO2 uptake of SCM-blended cementitious paste mixtures.

        Project 3: Early-age CO2 uptake of SCM-blended cementitious paste mixtures.

        Project 4: CO2 uptake in SCM-blended mortar mixtures. 

        Project 5: Durability evaluation of mixtures incorporating non-conventional SCM.

• B. Salami, M. Iqbal, A. Abdulraheem, F. Jalal, W. Alimi, A. Jamal, T Tafsirojjaman, Y. Liu, A. Bardhan (2022), "Estimating compressive strength of lightweight foamed concrete using neural, genetic and ensemble machine learning approaches," Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites 133, (October, 2022): 104721, 

• M. Ibrahim, W. Alimi, R. Assaggaf, B.Salami, E. Oladapo (2023).An overview of factors influencing the properties of concrete incorporating construction and demolition wastes. Journal of Construction and Building Materials.

• B. Salami, M. Ibrahim, H. Algaifi, W. Alimi, A. Ewebajo (2022). A review on the durability performance of alkali-activated binders subjected to chloride-bearing environment. Journal of Construction and Building Materials.

• B. Salami, M. Ibrahim, M. Al-Osta, M. Nasir, M. Ali, A. Bahraq, A. Wasiu (2023).

Engineered and green natural pozzolan-nano silica-based alkali-activated concrete: shrinkage characteristics and life cycle assessment

• W. Alimi, S. Adekunle, S. Ahmad, A. Amao (2022). Carbon dioxide sequestration characteristics of concrete mixtures incorporating high-volume cement kiln dust. Journal of Case Studies in Construction Materials.

• M. Kashifi, B. Salami, S. Rahman, W. Alimi (2023). Using Explainable Machine Learning to Predict Compressive Strength of Blended Concrete: A Data-Driven Metaheuristic Approach. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering.

• W. Alimi,S. Adekunle, S. Ahmad, A. Amao, M, "Sajid (2022). Compressive strength evolution of concrete incorporating hyperalkaline cement waste-derived portlandite," Journal of Construction and Building Materials.

• M. Nasir, W. O. Alimi, E. A. Oladapo, M. Imran, Z. A. Kazmi (2023), Behavior of drying and plastic shrinkage of Portland cement concrete prepared and cured under harsh field. Developments in the Built Environment.