Dr Hsein Kew CEng MICE
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Civil Engineering, Surveying and Construction Management
- School of Built Environment and Geography
- Penrhyn Road
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am currently an associate professor in Civil Engineering at Kingston University, a post I have held since 2015, as well as a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). I am a chartered engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
I graduated with a BSc in Building Technology in Malaysia and was awarded the Book Prize for best performance in 1999. I received my PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow in 2007 after obtaining an MSc in Facilities Design and Planning from the same University.
As part of my PhD, I worked as a research assistant, funded by Onyx Environmental Trust Fund, and my thesis was among the early pioneering research on rubberised concrete.
After completing my doctorate, I was employed again as a research assistant on an EPSRC-funded project, Application of Low Density Aircrete Products in 2006 here at Kingston University where I subsequently began my academic career as a Lecturer in 2007.
Qualifications
- 2007 - 2009 Postgraduate Teaching Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) (Kingston University)
- 2002 - 2007 PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Strathclyde)
- 1999 - 2000 MSc in Facilities Design and Planning (University of Strathclyde)
- 1996 - 1999 Advanced Diploma in Building (TARC, Malaysia)
Domains
Courses taught
My research interest areas are in concrete technology, innovation in concrete for structural applications, recycling and reuse of waste materials in concrete and self-healing concrete.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
CEng Professional Reviewer
External Examiner:
- 2024-2028 University of South Wales
Publications
Strength and durability of unary and binary nano particle blended cement composites
Sukumaran, Aiswarya, Kew, Hsein, Bostanci, Sevket Can and Arulraj, G. Prince, 2026, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering (30), 1, Published
Waste coal cement concrete for sustainable production
Bostanci, Sevket Can, Ajogi, Ede Isaac and Kew, Hsein, 2023, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, E-pub ahead of print
Environmental assessment of recycled glass aggregates in reinforced concrete
Kew, Hsein and Gengan, Gavin, 2023, Theory and Building Practice (5), 1pp 92-101, Published
Use of recycled aggregates for low carbon and cost effective concrete construction
Bostanci, Sevket Can, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein, 2018, Journal of Cleaner Production (189)pp 176-196, Published
Portland-composite and composite cement concretes made with coarse recycled and recycled glass sand aggregates: engineering and durability properties
Bostanci, Sevket Can, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein, 2016, Construction and Building Materials (128)pp 324-340, Published
Portland slag and composites cement concretes: engineering and durability properties
Bostanci, Şevket Can, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein, 2016, Journal of Cleaner Production (112), 1pp 542-552, Published
Application of Pre-fabricated Concrete Elements (PCE) in construction projects in Iran
Haroglu, Hasan, Meibodi, Amir B. and Kew, Hsein, 2015, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research (2), 11pp 1037-1045, Published
Suitability of BS EN 197-1 CEM II and CEM V cement for production of low carbon concrete
Limbachiya, Mukesh, Bostanci, Sevket Can and Kew, Hsein, 2014, Construction and Building Materials (71)pp 397-405, Published
Excellence in concrete construction through innovation
Limbachiya, Mukesh C and Kew, Hsein Y. (2008). London, U.K.: [Published]
The Use of Recycled Rubber Tyres in Concrete Construction
Cairns, R, Kenny, M.J. and Kew, H.Y. (2004). (The Onyx Environmental Trust) [Published]
Effects on strength of concrete from incremental rubber aggregate replacement by volume
Pocklington, Istvan and Kew, Hsein (2019). [Published]
Behaviour of concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregates under high temperatures
Kew, H. Y., Donchev, T. and Petkune, N. (2011). [Published]
Developing viable products using recycled rubber tyres in concrete
Kew, H. Y. and Kenny, M. J. (2009). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C., Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.), London, U.K.:pp 523-531 [Published]
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, H. Y., Etebar, K., Limbachiya, M. C. and Kenny, M. J. (2009). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C., Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.), London, U.K.:pp 533-543 [Published]
The use of recycled rubber tyres in concrete
Kew, H. Y., Cairns, R. and Kenny, M. J. (2004). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh, Roberts, John J., (eds.), London, U.K.:pp 135-142 [Published]
Effects on strength of concrete from incremental rubber aggregate replacement by volume
Pocklington, Istvan and Kew, Hsein(2019). [Published]
Recycled aggregates and reuse in steel-reinforced recycled concrete beams made with equal strength recycled concretes
Hedayatnasab, A., Limbachiya, M. and Kew, H.Y.(2012). [Published]
A study showing the influence of differing percentage of coarse RCA containing gypsum on properties of concrete
Hedayatnasab, Arastoo, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein(2011). [Published]
Behaviour of concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregates under high temperatures
Kew, H. Y., Donchev, T. and Petkune, N.(2011). [Published]
Out-of-Plane behaviour of FRP strengthened masonry walls
Sayari, A, Donchev, T., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y.(2010). [Published]
Developing viable products using recycled rubber tyres in concrete
Kew, H.Y. and Kenny, M.J.(2008). [Published]
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, H., Etebar, K., Limbachiya, M. and Kenny, M.J.(2008). [Published]
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, Hsein Yang (2007), PhD thesis [Accepted/In press]