After finishing high school, Imrose dreamed of building bridges that connect communities and skyscrapers that touch the sky, igniting his journey to become a civil engineer. His passion for knowledge, innovation, and mentoring future engineers inspired him to pursue an academic career.

In January 2023, he commenced his academic journey at Teesside University, where he plays an integral role in enriching the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies (SCEDT) through his active contributions to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, and business engagement. He is a Postgraduate Research Tutor (PGRT) for SCEDT and Marketing and Recruitment Champion for the Engineering Department. Prior to this role, he worked as a Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Leeds (UK) and the University of Newcastle, Australia. He was involved in projects funded by UKRI EPSRC and the Australian Research Council. He was also actively involved in teaching several modules at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Imrose authored more than 50 high-impact scientific articles in his research fields which are published in various international journals and conferences. A list of publications is available on Google Scholar and ResearchGate. He is volunteering as a Reviewer for several top scientific journals published by Springer Nature, Elsevier, Emerald, and Wiley

Imrose's main research interests embrace, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Sustainable and zero-carbon construction materials
• Artificial Intelligence (machine learning and IoT) in material and structural characterisation and assessment
• Resilience-based design of cities, infrastructures and management
• Ageing and historical masonry infrastructures

Member (Emerging Leader) of the UK Young Academy. UKYA identifies, connects and develops early-career professionals who are committed to making a real difference to the world and addressing societal issues through their work.

Community Advisory Board Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Knowledge Networks for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. The network supports projects in the ICE work programme to build resilience and mitigate the significant effects of climate change, in line with UNSDG 13. 

Business Climate Coalition Member of the Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council. The coalition's goal is to unite local businesses in the Borough, fostering collaboration among them to promote sustainability and support their efforts in preparing for a sustainable future.

Imrose is currently accepting PhD students in areas such as sustainable construction materials and infrastructures, smart and resilient infrastructure, the deployment of various AI techniques in structural engineering, and the assessment of ageing and historical masonry infrastructures.

Whether you are self-funded or willing to apply for external funding, please reach out and discuss the opportunities.

Apart from Imrose's active involvement in UK-based research, he is collaborating with researchers from around the world, notably from Canada, the United States, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Nigeria, and South Africa.

He is involved in several enterprise activities (University of Teesside Enterprises, UTEL) focused on low and zero-carbon construction materials, geopolymer cement and concrete. It includes the development and processing of material solutions, materials testing and characterisation.