Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Sciences (IETCC), CSIC
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Research Professor at the Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Sciences. Executive Vice-President of the Women and Science Commission of the CSIC.
Head of the Concrete Laboratory Technical Unit, Deputy Technical Director of the Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Science at the CSIC
The concrete used by the Roman Empire was used to build aqueducts, bridges and buildings that have lasted for over two thousand years. A study analyses whether returning to this ancient material would help to decarbonise modern cement. According to the authors, reproducing the recipe would require a similar amount of energy and water, with similar CO2 emissions; however, its durability could make it a more sustainable option. It is published in the Cell Press journal iScience.
The report Women Researchers 2022 highlights the fact that the presence of women in decision-making positions and in scientific and innovative leadership at the CSIC has increased. Among the shadows, the persistent under-representation of women researchers and the difficulty in achieving a gender balance in all scientific ranks, especially in research professorships.