Professor Mukesh Limbachiya CEng FICE MCIHT
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Penrhyn Road
Professor of Civil Engineering & Faculty Director – Strategic Partnering and Development
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am a professor of civil engineering with over 30 years of experience working in higher education. I have held teaching, research, and leadership positions at three universities, including leadership and management positions as Faculty Lead for Apprenticeship and Academic Partnerships (2022–), University Head of Apprenticeships (2018–21), Head of Schools (2023–, 2009–18), Faculty Lead for International Relations and engagement (2012–15), and Director of Engineering Research (2009–11) at Kingston University.
I am a chartered engineer (CEng), a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a member of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and was also registered as a chartered scientist (CSci, 2001–15).
I have worked extensively with different sectors of the industry, primarily focused on developing creative, practical solutions and addressing knowledge and skills gaps through the apprenticeship trailblazer group, Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (Construction & the Built Environment Route Panel member), University Vocational Awards Council (Director), and Joint Board of Moderators (JBM Board Deputy Chair and Sub-committee Chair).
For many years, I have also played an active role in quality assurance, enhancement, and academic career development, nationally and internationally. I have worked as an external examiner and quality assessor, as well as conducting validations and accreditations (JBM), CEng Professional Reviewer, and Apprenticeship End Point Assessor (ICE).
My research interests include the advancement of concrete technology, waste materials recycling for reuse, construction materials, smart cities for citizen well-being, and sustainable and resilient built environments. I have published 15 books / conference proceedings, over 100 peer-reviewed papers with 4000+ citations, 26 h-index, 39 i10-index, and successfully supervised over 50 PhD and post-doctoral researchers so far. An expert evaluator of the research projects submitted for EU funding.
For the last four years, I have been named in the World's Top 2% Scientists list as the most-cited outputs in the field of "Building & Construction" published by Stanford University.
Qualifications
- BE Hons (Civil Eng.)
- MSc (Structural Eng.)
- PhD (Civil Eng.)
Domains
Courses taught
Formulated and led applied research for advancement in the fields of cement science, concrete technology, waste material recycling and reuse, structural design and repair/maintenance, renewable energy, sustainable and resilient built environment- of late addressing climate crisis.
As the Faculty (of Engineering, Computing and the Environment) Lead, I coordinate and provide leadership for the current and future development, and delivery of the apprenticeships and transnational education offerings, ensuring high-quality compliant delivery for a positive impact for our students and business community aligned to agreed KPIs. I support the Faculty Dean and PVC in steering strategic engagement and partnerships in the UK and overseas through evidence-based and impact focused advances for strong and resilient collaboration.
Executive level engagements, as a Deputy Chair and Board Member of the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) – formed by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highways Engineer, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and Permanent Way Institute to coordinate accreditation activities for the educational programmes in the civil, structural, transportation and associated engineering disciplines within the built environment sector.
Qualifications and Professional expertise
- Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
- Transnational Education and International Collaboration
- Accreditations and Approval of Educational Programmes
Publications
Assessment of Punching Shear of Flat Slabs Using Ground Slag
Attaullah, Shah, Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Samad, Shahab, 2018, ACI Materials Journal (115), 3pp 459-469, Published
Strength development characteristics of concrete produced with blended cement using Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag (GGBS) under various curing conditions
Samad, Shahab, Shah, Attaullah and Limbachiya, Mukesh C, 2017, Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences (42), 7pp 1203-1213, E-pub ahead of print
Cost and safety optimisation in 'Berlin' type retaining walls
Eleftherios-Stamatios, Telis, Besseris, George J., Stergiou, Constantinos and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2016, International Journal of Structural Engineering (7), 4pp 355-366, Published
Toughness performance of recycled aggregates for use in road pavement
Omer, Joshua, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Ayan, Vahid and Khavandi, Alireza, 2016, International Journal of Transportation Engineering (3), 3pp 171-180, Published
Water absorption studies in recycled aggregates for pavement materials
Ayan, Vahid, Omer, Joshua, Azadani, Sayed, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Khavandi, Alireza, 2014, Open Access Library Journal (1), e605pp 1-10, Published
Measuring thermal mass in sustainable concrete mixes
Damdelen, Omer, Georgopoulos, Costas and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2014, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research (1), 1pp 60-70, Published
Compaction assessment of recycled aggregates for use in unbound subbase applications
Omer, J. R., Masoud, S, Azadani, N, Ayan, V. and Limbachiya, M.C., 2014, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (20), 2pp 169-174, Published
Measuring thermal mass of sustainable concrete mixes
Georgopoulos, Costas, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Damdelen, Omer, 2014, Journal of Civic Engineering and Architecture (8), 2pp 213-220, Published
Multivariate optimisation of key factors for construction operations
Tellis, Eleftherios Stamatios N., Besseris, Georgios J., Stergiou, Constantinos and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2014, International Journal of Quality Engineering and Technology (4), 3pp 200-2012, Published
Water absorption and frost heaving of recycled aggregates
Omer, Joshua R., Limbachiya, Mukesh C., Ayan, Vahid and Azadani, Seyed Masoud Nasr, 2012, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Construction Materials, Published
Investigation of Compaction in Recycled Aggregates for Application in Subbase Layer of Highway
Ayan, Vahid, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Nasr Azadani, Seyed Masoud and Omer, Joshua R., 2012, International Mathematics Research Notices (38), 2pp 92-102, Published
Performance of granulated foam glass concrete
Limbachiya, Mukesh, Meddah, Mohammed Seddik and Fotiadou, Soumela, 2012, Construction and Building Materials (28), 1pp 759-768, Published
Managing interdisciplinary applied research on sustainability in construction with the help of an innovation broker
Nuesse, Gregor, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Ellis, Alan, 2012, Steel Construction - Design and Research (5), 1pp 41-52, Published
Use of recycled concrete aggregate in fly-ash concrete
Limbachiya, Mukesh, Meddah, Mohammed Seddik and Ouchagour, Youssef, 2012, Construction and Building Materials (27), 1pp 439-449, Published
Advanced finite element analysis to predict off-axis crushing behaviour of composite aero-structures
Ghafari-Namini, N., Ghasemnejad, H. and Limbachiya, M., 2012, Key Engineering Materials (488-89)pp 41-44, Published
Performance of portland/silica fume cement concrete produced with recycled concrete aggregate
Limbachiya, Mukesh, Meddah, Mohammed Seddik and Ouchagour, Youssef, 2012, ACI Materials Journal (109), 1pp 91-100, Published
Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) for building construction industry: a review of the contemporary developments and future directions
Alam, M., Singh, H. and Limbachiya, M.C., 2011, Applied Energy (88), 11pp 3592-3602, Published
Active management of the early innovation phases in steel application research for the construction sector
Nuesse, Gregor, Wieland, Hans-Jochaim, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Herr, Roland, 2011, Steel Construction - Design and Research (4), 1pp 34-40, Published
Recycled aggregates: production, properties and value-added sustainable applications
Limbachiya, M.C., 2010, Journal Wuhan University of Technology, Materials Science Edition (25), 6pp 1011-1016, Published
Utilization of Advanced Data Storage Technology to Conduct Construction Industry on Clear Environment
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C., 2010, Journal of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (66)pp 808-813, Published
Effective information delivery at construction phase with integrated application of RFID, GPS and GSM technology
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C., 2010, Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science (2183), 1pp 425-431, Published
Bulk engineering and durability properties of washed glass sand concrete
Limbachiya, Mukesh C, 2009, Construction and Building Materials (23), 2pp 1078-1083, Published
Evaluation of Portland limestone cements for use in concrete construction
Limbachiya, M.C., Dhir, R.K., McCarthy, M.J. and Chaipanich, A., 2007, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions (40), 5pp 459-473, Published
Chemical-mineralogical characterisation of coarse recycled concrete aggregate
Limbachiya, M.C., Marrocchino, E. and Koulouris, A., 2007, Waste Management (27), 2pp 201-208, Published
Coarse recycled aggregate: a sustainable concrete solution
Desai, Satish B. and Limbachiya, Mukesh C., 2006, Indian Concrete Journal (80), 7pp 17-23, Published
Briefing: Aircrete
Fudge, C.A. and Limbachiya, M.C., 2006, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Construction Materials (159), 2pp 49 -51, Published
Thin joint masonry in the UK
Limbachiya, M., Roberts, J.J. and Fried, A.N., 2005, Masonry International (18), 2pp 85-88, Published
Coarse recycled aggregates for use in new concrete
Limbachiya, M.C., 2004, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability (157), 2pp 99-106, Published
Construction and demolition waste recycling for reuse in concrete production
Limbachiya, M.C., 2002, Wastes Management Journalpp 46-47, Published
Use of recycled concrete aggregate in high-strength concrete
Limbachiya, M.C., Leelawat, T. and Dhir, R.K., 2000, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions (33), 9pp 574- 580, Published
Current perceptions of concrete admixtures
Limbachiya, M.C., 1999, Concrete (London) (33), 10pp 31-33, Published
Effect of initial curing on chloride diffusion in concrete repair materials.
Mangat, P.S. and Limbachiya, M.C., 1999, Cement and Concrete Research (29), 9pp 1475-1485, Published
Suitability of recycled concrete aggregate for use in BS5328 designated mixes
Dhir, R.K., Limbachiya, M.C. and Leelawat, T., 1999, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures and Buildings (134), 3pp 257-274, Published
Pulverized fuel ash concrete: air-entrainment and freeze/thaw durability
Limbachiya, M.C., El Sayad, I., Zhang, D.S., Dhir, R.K. and McCarthy, M.J., 1999, Magazine of Concrete Research (51), 1pp 53-64, Published
Adapting large area pour technology to suspended floor slabs
Limbachiya, M., 1999, Concrete (London) (33), 7pp 26-29, Published
Repair material properties for effective structural application
Mangat, P.S. and Limbachiya, M.C., 1997, Cement and Concrete Research (27), 4pp 601-617, Published
Repair material properties which influence long-term performance of concrete structures
Mangat, P.S. and Limbachiya, M.C., 1995, Construction and Building Materials (9), 2pp 81-90, Published
Excellence in concrete construction through innovation
Limbachiya, Mukesh C and Kew, Hsein Y. (2008). London, U.K.: [Published]
Autoclaved aerated concrete: innovation and development
Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Roberts, John J. (2005). London, U.K.: [Published]
Sustainable construction guide for the development industry
Limbachiya, Mukesh, Sammons, Mike and Harding, Kim (2003). London: [Published]
Recovery and recycling of paper
Dhir, Ravindra K., Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Newlands, Moray D. (2001). London: [Published]
Recycling and reuse of glass cullet
Dhir, Ravindra K, Limbachiya, Mukesh C and Dyer, Thomas D (2001). London: [Published]
Recycling and reuse of sewage sludge
Dhir, Ravindra K., Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and McCarthy, Michael J. (2001). London: [Published]
Recycling and reuse of used tyres
Dhir, Ravindra K., Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Paine, Kevin A. (2001). London: [Published]
Resolving application issues with the use of recycled concrete aggregate
Beggs, A., Dhir, R.K. and Limbachiya, M.C. (2001). Dundee: [Published]
Utilizing ready-mixed concrete and mortar
Dhir, Ravindra K and Limbachiya, Mukesh C (1999). London, U.K.: [Published]
Sustainable Construction: Use of recycled concrete aggregate
Dhir, Ravindra K., Henderson, Neil A. and Limbachiya, Mukesh C. (1998). London: [Published]
Coarse recycled aggregates for use in new concrete
Limbachiya, M. C. (2019). In: Dhir, Ravindra K, Lye, Chao Qun, (eds.), London, U.K.: ICE Publishingpp 3-16 [Published]
Suitability of recycled concrete aggregate for use in BS 5328 designated mixes
Dhir, R. K., Limbachiya, M. C. and Leelawat, T. (2019). In: Dhir, Ravindra K, Lye, Chao Qun, (eds.), London, U.K.: ICE Publishingpp 31-62 [Published]
Differences in losses of prestress between steel and FRP reinforcement
Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M. (2016). [Published]
Using communities of practice to integrate industrial knowledge into cooperative research on sustainability in steel construction
Nuesse, G., Limbachiya, M.C. and Herr, R. (2013). In: Klakegg, O., Kjolle, K., Mehaug, C., Olsson, N., Shiferaw, A., Woods, R., (eds.)pp 390-403 [Published]
Integrated RFID and sensor technologies for effective landslide monitoring and early warning
Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M. (2011). [Published]
Real-time landslides monitoring and warning using RFID technology for measuring ground water level
Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M. (2011). [Published]
Towards linking islands of information within construction projects utilizing combined RF technologies
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C. (2011). In: Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., (eds.), London, U.K.: Springerpp 197-207 [Published]
Effective information delivery at construction phase with integrated application of RFID, GPS and GSM Technology
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C. (2010). [Published]
Moisture content, absorption and movement of low-density aircrete
Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J. (2005). pp 245-252 [Published]
Mortar for low-density aircrete applications
Limbachiya, M.C., Roberts, J.J., Fried, A.N. and Ahmed, A. (2005). pp 501-506 [Published]
Flexural strength of low-density blockwork
Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J. (2005). pp 405-414 [Published]
Use of foamed glass gravel in construction
Fotiadou, S, Limbachiya, M C, Fried, A N and Roberts, J J (2004). [Published]
Use of recycled aggregate in concrete application: case studies
Koulouris, A., Limbachiya, M.C., Fried, A.N. and Roberts, J.J. (2004). [Published]
Large area pours for suspended floor construction
Limbachiya, M.C. (2002). pp 195-204 [Published]
Pretensioned BFRP reinforced concrete beams: flexural behaviour and estimation of initial prestress losses
Petkova, Diana, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Almuhaisen, Refad, Pavlovic, Ana and Donchev, Ted(2019). [Published]
Differences in losses of prestress between steel and FRP reinforcement
Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M.(2016). [Published]
Influence of the degree of prestressing on the behaviour of BFRP reinforced beams
Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M.(2015). [Published]
Investigation in connections between steel, composite and hybrid structural elements
Petkune, N., Donchev, T., Hadavinia, H. and Limbachiya, M.(2014). [Published]
The application of infrared thermography for assessment of the condition of structural elements
Petkune, N., Donchev, T., Wertheim, D., Limbachiya, M. and Hadavinia, H.(2013). [Published]
Contribution of composite cements in reducing embodied CO[sub]2
Bostanci, Sevket, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Georgopoulos, Costas(2013). [Published]
Opportunities for strengthening of damaged steel shear walls
Donchev, T., Petkova, D., Hadavinia, H., Petkune, N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Hussein, Y.(2012). [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]
Advanced finite element analysis to predict off-axis crushing behaviour of composite aero-structures
Ghafari-Namini, N., Ghasemnejad, H. and Limbachiya, M.(2011). [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]
Numerical modelling and experimental investigation of GFRP-steel sandwich shear walls
Maleki, Ahmad, Donchev, Ted, Hadavinia, Homayoun and Limbachiya, Mukesh(2011). [Published]
Barrier performance of SiO2 coated PET film for Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP) envelope
Alam, M, Singh, H. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2011). [Published]
Integrated RFID and sensor technologies for effective landslide monitoring and early warning
Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M.(2011). [Published]
A study into the absorption property of recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt pavement mixes
Azadani, S.M.N., Omer, J. R., Limbachiya, M.C. and Ayan, V.(2011). [Published]
An investigation into the sustainability of FRP reinforcing bars
Pearson, M.C.K., Donchev, T. and Limbachiya, M.(2011). [Published]
A study into the absorption properties of recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt mixes
Ayan, Vahid, Masoud Nasr Azadani, Seyed, Omer, Joshua and Limbachiya, Mukesh C(2011). [Published]
Investigation of water absorption in recycled aggregates for application in subbase layer of highway
Ayan, Vahid, Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Nasr Azadani, Seyed Masoud(2011). [Published]
Real-time landslides monitoring and warning using RFID technology for measuring ground water level
Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M.(2011). [Published]
Improving construction quality control and management using automated data collection technologies
Hedayat Nasab, A., Majrouhi Sardroud, J. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2011). [Published]
Influence of recycled concrete aggregates on specific gravity and absorption rates of mixes
Limbachiya, M.C., Nasr Azadani, S.M. and Ayan, V.(2011). [Published]
Recycling glass waste for reuse in concrete construction
Limbachiya, M.C. and Fotiadou, S.(2010). [Published]
A new experience in rehabilitation with in-plant asphalt cold recycling
Ayan, V., Nasr Azadani, S.M. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2010). [Published]
Improving construction supply chain management with integrated application of RFID technology and portal system
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C.(2010). [Published]
Out-of-Plane behaviour of FRP strengthened masonry walls
Sayari, A, Donchev, T., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y.(2010). [Published]
Effective information delivery at construction phase with integrated application of RFID, GPS and GSM Technology
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C.(2010). [Published]
Integrated advance data storage technology for effective construction logistics management
Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, Mukesh C.(2010). [Published]
Ubiquitous tracking and locating of construction resource using GIS and RFID
Majrouhi Sardroud, J., Limbachiya, M.C. and Saremi, A.A.(2010). [Published]
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, H., Etebar, K., Limbachiya, M. and Kenny, M.J.(2008). [Published]
Behaviour and design of low density aircrete mansonry
Limbachiya, M., Fudge, C.A. and Roberts, J.(2008). [Published]
Moisture content, absorption and movement of low-density aircrete
Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J.(2005). [Published]
Mortar for low-density aircrete applications
Limbachiya, M.C., Roberts, J.J., Fried, A.N. and Ahmed, A.(2005). [Published]
Flexural strength of low-density blockwork
Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J.(2005). [Published]
Performance of recycled aggregate concrete
Koulouris, A., Roberts, J.J., Fried, A.N. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2004). [Published]
Use of foamed glass gravel in construction
Fotiadou, S, Limbachiya, M C, Fried, A N and Roberts, J J(2004). [Published]
Use of recycled aggregate in concrete application: case studies
Koulouris, A., Limbachiya, M.C., Fried, A.N. and Roberts, J.J.(2004). [Published]
Advantages and implications of high performance low density aircrete product for the UK construction industry
Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J.(2004). [Published]
Predicting the behaviour of laterally loaded masonry panels
Fried, A.N., Roberts, J.J., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kanyeto, O.(2004). [Published]
Large area pours for suspended floor construction
Limbachiya, M.C.(2002). [Published]