Last month, international scientists gathered for the 17th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reactions (ICAAR) in Ottawa, Canada. Miriam Krüger, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Alisa Machner (Chair of Mineral Building Materials), distinguished herself at this conference.
Miriam Krüger participated in the conference's "Young Researcher Contest," where contributions were evaluated based on categories such as best 3-minute pitch, best poster, and research relevance. Krüger impressed the jury with her poster, which stood out for its exceptional quality and comprehensive presentation of her research. Her research project, supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), focuses on the alkali-aggregate reaction – a chemical reaction identified as a leading cause of premature concrete damage since its discovery in 1930. By using calcined clays and innovative analysis of the chemical environment in concrete, Krüger's work aims to better understand the mechanism of this reaction and thus effectively prevent future damage.
Recognition on an international stage like ICAAR underscores the significance and impact of Krüger's research on the global understanding and approaches to solving one of the most pressing problems in construction. Her work makes an important contribution to reducing the carbon footprint in the construction industry by decreasing the cement content in concrete mixtures.
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