Research Seminar: “Low-contaminant” construction materials made of industrial by-products. How low is low enough?

This research seminar is hosted by Professor Konstantin Sobolev, Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Our presenter is KONSTANTIN KOVLER, PhD in Structural Engineering (Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, 1986). Affiliated with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology since 1991, specializing in high-performance building materials, recycling of industrial residues, and radiological safety in construction.

• Editor of leading journals and special issues in materials science and environmental radioactivity.
• Fellow (2006) and Honorary Member (2022) of RILEM, and Co-Chair of the ENA Working Group on NORM in Building Materials.
• Organizer of international conferences and symposia on concrete durability, early-age concrete, and sustainable construction.
• Active in European research initiatives and standardization, including chairing six committees at the Israeli Institute of Standards and representing Israel in ISO’s Technical Committee on Radiological Protection.
• Author of six granted patents, over 120 peer-reviewed papers, and 35 books and chapters.
• In 2018, played a key role in opposing a proposed national radiation law, leading to its withdrawal.

All students, faculty and staff are welcome.

Questions? Contact Professor Konstantin Sobolev at sobolev@uwm.edu.