Zhao Qing Tang

Experienced researcher adept in designing, conducting, and analyzing results of complex research independently, with a specific research focus on sustainable, high-performance, and smart construction building materials. Collaborates closely with faculty and students to ensure excellence in the preparation and execution of research-related tasks. Actively engages with industry professionals and participates in cross-disciplinary research groups to accomplish research objectives. Demonstrates outstanding presentation skills and possesses experience in lecturing and guiding undergraduate and junior postgraduate students in alignment with research tasks.

• Tang, Z. Q., De Souza, F. B., Mulder, R. J., & Duan, W. (2022). Multistep nucleation and growth mechanism of aluminosilicate gel observed by cryo-electron microscopy. Cement and Concrete Research, 159, 106873.
• Tang, Z. Q., Sui, H., de Souza, F. B., Sagoe-Crentsil, K., & Duan, W. (2023). Silane-modified graphene oxide in geopolymer: Reaction kinetics, microstructure, and mechanical performance. Cement and Concrete Composites, 139, 104997.
• Tang, Z. Q., Tian, T., Molino, P. J., Skvortsov, A., Ruan, D., Ding, J., & Li, Y. (2024). Recent advances in superhydrophobic materials development for maritime applications. Advanced Science, 11(16), 2308152.
• Tang, Z. Q., de Souza, F. B., Sagoe-Crentsil, K., & Duan, W. (2024). Enhancing geopolymer performance with silane-functionalized graphene oxide: Efflorescence reduction, pore refinement, and improved high-temperature properties. Construction and Building Materials, 440, 137420.
• Tang, Z. Q., Wong, Y. C., Li, Y., & Masli, E. K. (2025). Recycled Glass and Plastic Waste in Sustainable Geopolymer Systems for Affordable Housing Solutions. Recycling, 10(4), 147.
• Shamsaei, E., Tang, Z. Q., de Souza, F. B., Hosseini, E., Benhelal, E., Korayem, A. H., & Duan, W. (2021). Zeolitic imidazolate framework nanoleaves (ZIF-L) enhancement of strength and durability of portland cement composites. Construction and Building Materials, 272, 122015.
• Jiang, J., Lin, J., Tang, Z. Q., Lu, Z., Wang, F., & Liu, Z. (2024). Decomposition of complex interactions in graphene oxide-superplasticizer-cement composites and proposed guidelines for sample preparation and assessment. Construction and Building Materials, 428, 136393.
• Rehman, M. U., MacLeod, A. J., Aldridge, L., Collins, F. G., Tang, Z. Q., & Gates, W. P. (2025). Differences in hydration kinetics and phase development of Australian bentonite and kaolinite based limestone calcined clay cements. Materials and Structures, 58(6), 226.
• Sui, H., Wang, W., Lin, J., Tang, Z. Q., Yang, D. S., & Duan, W. (2023). Spatial correlation and pore morphology analysis of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) via machine learning and image-based characterisation. Construction and Building Materials, 401, 132721.
• de Souza, F. B., Yao, X., Lin, J., Naseem, Z., Tang, Z. Q., Hu, Y., ... & Duan, W. (2022). Effective strategies to realize high-performance graphene-reinforced cement composites. Construction and Building Materials, 324, 126636.