The cement industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the urgent need for energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and better material performance. Understanding material's physical properties such as size, shape, and density is critical for optimizing cement formulation, enhancing strength development, and improving construction workability.
In this webinar, we'll explore how advanced particle and density analysis supports innovation in cement research and manufacturing. Highlights include groundbreaking academic research from Rice University, where cutting-edge solutions such as AI-driven concrete mix optimization and the development of structural descriptors for waste-derived cements are helping the industry shift toward more sustainable and high-performing materials.
You’ll also learn how Bettersize instruments (Bettersizer S3 Plus and BetterPyc 380) provide detailed insights into particle behavior, enabling smarter process control and improved cost-efficiency in industrial production.
In This Webinar, You'll Learn:
- Current challenges in construction materials and how advanced research and instrumentation are addressing them
- Insights into AI-powered concrete mix design and optimization
- Utilization of various industrial waste materials in the production of sustainable cement
- Impact of particle size, shape, and density on cement quality and performance
- Role of Bettersizer S3 Plus and BetterPyc 380 in advancing cement R&D, QA/QC, and production
- Practical strategies to balance material performance with energy and cost efficiency
Who Should Attend?
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Academics in Cement and Materials Science
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Cement Researchers
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Material Scientists
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Professionals in Cement Production and Optimization
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Plant Managers
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Process Engineers
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QA/QC Experts
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Analytical Chemists in Construction Materials
About the Webinar Speakers
Dr. Kai Gong is an Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Rice University. His research lies at the intersection of materials science, civil engineering, environmental sustainability, and data science. He leads the Sustainable Infrastructure Materials Group, which focuses on addressing fundamental challenges in building materials, particularly emerging cement and concrete technologies, with the goal of advancing a more durable, sustainable, and resilient built environment. To achieve this, his group integrates (i) computational simulations and (ii) advanced experimental characterization with (iii) materials informatics and data-driven modeling. His research has been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2021 Le Chatelier Medal from Cement and Concrete Research and the 2024 Giatec Best Paper Award in Sustainability and Construction.
Prior to Rice, he completed his postdoctoral research at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University and in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. He earned his Ph.D. joint in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Materials Science from Princeton University, and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Monash University and Central South University.
Weichen Gan, MS,is an Application Scientist at Bettersize Instruments. He earned a Master's degree in material science and engineering from the University of Florida and received his Bachelor's degree in material science and engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. Since joining Bettersize, Weichen has been focusing on the characterization of the physical properties of inorganic materials and helps provide relevant solutions.