Advanced Cement Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability, and Science (ACCESS) Lab
Prannoy Suraneni
McArthur Engineering Building, Room 105
The Advanced Cement Chemistry, Engineering, Sustainability, and Science Lab (ACCESS Lab) at the University of Miami is a research group of 10 to 15 undergraduate and Ph.D. students. The lab's primary research goal is to advance sustainable, durable, and resilient concrete infrastructure by uncovering and engineering the process-structure-property relationships in cementitious materials. Equally important is the lab's educational mission: to make concrete science and knowledge accessible to K-12 students and the broader public.
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HVAC and Sustainability Lab
Gang Wang
McArthur Engineering Building, Room 303
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Laboratory is outfitted with state-of-the-art portable instrumentation, including an ultrasonic water flow meter, power meters and analyzer, CO₂ meters, air measurement tools for temperature, humidity, velocity, and pressure, a capture hood, a water pressure meter, and ten data loggers with built-in sensors for temperature, humidity, and light levels. This lab equips undergraduate students in the Architectural Engineering Program with the tools needed to evaluate the performance of building mechanical and electrical systems, including indoor environmental conditions, energy use, and the efficiency of fans, pumps, chillers, motors, drives, and lighting controls.
Ali Gharemaninezhad
McArthur Engineering Building, Room 302
The Advanced Infrastructure Materials Research Lab focuses on advancing civil infrastructure through sustainable and resilient material solutions inspired by nature. The lab conducts both fundamental and applied research at the intersection of materials science, mechanics, chemistry and biology. Current areas of focus include bio-inspired genetically engineered self-healing for sustainable cementitious materials, machine learning for designing next-generation admixtures, low-carbon infrastructure materials, and bio-based corrosion inhibitors.
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Antonio Nanni
McArthur Engineering Building, Rooms 108-113
The Structures and Materials Laboratory at the University of Miami conducts applied and fundamental research on construction materials and structural systems. The lab focuses on developing resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions. As an accredited testing facility, it also prioritizes continuous improvement in testing methods and client service.
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Xianming Shi
McArthur Engineering Building, Room 113A
The Sustainable Materials and Resilient Infrastructure (SMARIN) Lab at the University of Miami focuses on advancing innovative, eco-friendly materials and systems to create more sustainable, durable, and resilient infrastructure. Combining materials science, nanotechnology, and civil and architectural engineering, the lab explores areas such as functional concrete, recycled waste integration, self-healing coatings, and energy-efficient building components. SMARIN’s work aims to reduce the environmental footprint of construction while improving performance, human well-being, and resource efficiency.
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Sustainability Resiliency Adaptation Laboratory (SuReal)
Esber Andiroglu
McArthur Engineering Building, Room 312
The SuReal (Sustainability Resiliency Adaptation Laboratory) develops next generation design solutions to protect infrastructure and enhance resilience in urban communities. The lab focuses on applied research, innovative design and public education to drive sustainable change. Ongoing projects include modular coastal defenses, clean energy systems, building energy optimization, water and wastewater preservation, and the creation of standards for emerging technologies, all supported by community outreach and workforce training to bring these innovations into real world practice.
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