Mehdi Chougan
Cardiff University
Welsh Crucible 2026
Mehdi is a Research and Innovation Associate at Cardiff University, contributing to the EPSRC-funded LITHICRETE project, which focuses on transforming lithium mining waste into sustainable solutions for cement decarbonisation. His work centres on developing low-carbon cementitious materials by converting industrial by-products into durable, high-performance construction materials. He collaborates with international academic and industry partners to bridge research and real-world application.
Previously, he specialised in 3D concrete printing of low-carbon composites and was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow at Brunel University London. He holds a PhD in graphene-engineered smart cementitious composites. His experience spans multiple EPSRC projects and industry work in cement decarbonisation. Currently, he focuses on lithium slag valorisation, advancing circular economy practices and reducing carbon emissions in construction.