Peer-Reviewed Publications (2023–2026)
The Geomaterials Research Laboratory publishes peer-reviewed research across carbon-integrated
geomaterials, cement-stabilized systems, durability engineering, and infrastructure-scale
geomechanics.
Below is a curated selection of journal articles, conference papers, and technical
reports from 2023–2026, including accepted and submitted manuscripts.
Selected Publications (2023–2026)
Coal-derived materials in cementitious systems
High-performance coal char and carbon-integrated materials for concrete strength, durability, and microstructural optimization. Published in Construction and Building Materials and Journal of Building Engineering.
Durability Under Coupled Environmental Loading
Mechanistic evaluation of freeze–thaw cycling, sulfate attack, wet–dry exposure, and long-term degradation in stabilized soils and cementitious composites. Experimental programs support performance-based infrastructure design.
Energy geomechanics & hydrogen storage
Experimental and constitutive characterization of rock formations for hydrogen storage and underground energy applications. Published in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
Lightweight & Engineered Aggregates
Design and evaluation of coal-derived aggregates for strength optimization, alkali–silica reaction mitigation, and structural efficiency. Experimental studies quantify density reduction, durability performance, and field-relevant constructability.
Hydrogen Storage & Subsurface Energy Systems
Mineral–fluid interaction, reservoir integrity assessment, and geomechanical response of rock formations for underground hydrogen storage. Published in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
High-Pressure Geomechanics
Advanced triaxial characterization and constitutive modeling of rock formations under complex stress paths. Research supports underground infrastructure integrity and multiscale material performance prediction.
Developing Engineers and Research Scholars
The Geomaterials Research Laboratory prepares graduate students not only as practicing engineers, but as emerging research scholars in geomaterials and energy geotechnics.
Our training integrates experimental mechanics, materials science, durability engineering, and subsurface energy systems with rigorous analytical thinking and independent inquiry. Students develop the ability to formulate research questions, design experimental programs, interpret complex data, and contribute original knowledge to the field.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and publication-driven research, we cultivate scholars capable of advancing sustainable infrastructure and energy-responsive engineering systems.
Research & Collaboration Opportunities
The Geomaterials Research Laboratory welcomes inquiries from prospective graduate students, funding agencies, industry partners, and international collaborators.
Our research focuses on advanced geomaterials, coal-derived construction materials, durability performance, and energy geomechanics for sustainable infrastructure and subsurface energy systems.
Graduate Students
Highly motivated M.S. and Ph.D. applicants with interests in cementitious materials,
geotechnical engineering, durability mechanics, and energy geomechanics are encouraged
to contact us regarding available research positions and funding opportunities.
Research & Funding Partnerships
We actively collaborate with federal agencies, industry partners, and interdisciplinary
research teams on projects related to sustainable construction materials, hydrogen
storage, subsurface energy systems, and resilient infrastructure.
International Collaborations
The laboratory welcomes joint research initiatives, visiting scholars, and cross-institutional
partnerships to advance global solutions in geomaterials and energy geotechnics.
For inquiries, please contact:
Geomaterials Research Laboratory
Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering
Email: clau1@uwyo.edu