Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Ferraro Lab
Led by Christopher Ferraro · Civil and Coastal Engineering
What we study
The Ferraro Lab studies sustainable construction materials, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of portland cement by developing alternative binders and aggregates. They use virtual modeling and interdisciplinary research with other engineering departments.
What working here is like
- Computational
- Building & testing
- Coding helps
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Characterization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in crushed concrete from a source with known AFFF exposure: Outlooks for recycling
2026 · Journal of Hazardous Materials Organics
Studies PFAS in recycled concrete from a known AFFF exposure site.
- Optimization of pretreatments for municipal solid waste incineration ash reuse in cement manufacture: A critical review
2026 · Resources Conservation and Recycling
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- Evaluation of coal combustion residuals in cement systems
2026 · Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Evaluation of per & polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) immobilization during bound recycling of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) impacted pavements
2026 · Journal of Hazardous Materials Organics
Tests if recycling concrete and asphalt from AFFF-impacted pavements traps PFAS.
- Evaluation of Nonproprietary Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Resistance to Chloride Penetration
2026 · ACI Materials Journal
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