CILANTRO Welcomes New PhD Researcher to the MIRE Group

The CILANTRO project is pleased to announce that Théo Costa joined the team at the end of January as our first PhD student. Based at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) within the MIRE research group, Théo will be a key contributor to our research into sustainable construction materials.

Academic and Professional Background

Théo graduated from the ENSIL-ENSCI engineering school in Limoges, France, specialising in Industrial Ceramics. Throughout his engineering studies, he developed a deep understanding of materials science and its application in developing new technologies. His expertise includes:

• Processing and Formulation: Extensive knowledge of milling and shaping processes, as well as chemical formulations of materials.

• Laboratory Expertise: Significant experience with laboratory equipment, experimental designs, and measurement uncertainties.

• International and Industrial Experience: Théo has completed two research internships in Spain focused on material development and a master’s internship at ArianeGroup, where he worked on production methods for ceramic matrix composite materials.

Research Focus within CILANTRO

Théo’s doctoral thesis is titled “Negative carbon cement: a tribological solution for decarbonation, silicification, and use of limestone carbon”. His primary work involves the production of cementitious materials using milling energy.

This research is fundamental to CILANTRO’s goal of creating low-energy alternatives to traditional high-heat cement manufacturing. As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of researchers, the project has set a target to include three PhD and Postdoc positions. We are delighted to have Théo as the first researcher to join this initiative and look forward to the contributions his work will bring to the project.

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