Dr Kamal Elyasi Gomari holds a PhD in Chemical and Materials Engineering from Teesside University. His doctoral research focused on the investigation of the chemical and physical properties of polymers and biopolymers for applications across a range of industries.

Since completing his PhD, he has developed his research career through a number of multidisciplinary projects focused on sustainable materials, waste valorisation, carbon capture, and circular economy solutions that support the transition to net zero.

As a Research Associate at Teesside University, he contributed to the CharNival project, funded by Research England, investigating biochar derived from biomass sources for wastewater treatment and CO₂ capture. He subsequently worked on the Mevocrete project, funded by Innovate UK, developing carbon-negative concrete using waste-derived materials. He also worked on the Managing and Valorising Waste Materials project, focusing on converting waste streams into high-value products for soil applications in support of the UK's net-zero targets.

Currently, Dr Kamal Elyasi Gomari is a Principal Technician (Research) within the MECRETE project at Teesside University, funded by EPSRC. His research focuses on developing sustainable cementitious materials, enhancing their reactivity and exploring their potential as alternative binders for low-carbon construction.

·         Sustainable (Construction) Materials

·         Waste Valorisation and Circular Economy

·         Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Sequestration (CCUS)

·         Biochar and Biomass-Derived Materials

·         Geopolymer Technology

·         Soil Remediation and Carbon Management

·         Materials Characterisation

·         Environmental Impact Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

·         Digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV)