Florence Sanchez

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Overview:

The Sanchez group is dedicated to advancing sustainable construction materials with minimal environmental impact, focusing on performance, durability, and leveraging emerging technologies. We explore pioneering concepts like integrating nanotechnology into concrete and advancing 3D printing for concrete structures. Our research investigates the intricate interplay between material chemistry and mechanics, emphasizing the role of interfaces and interfacial processes in enhancing structural integrity and overall performance. By delving into fundamental chemo-mechanical mechanisms at the atomistic- to micro-scale to understand the evolution of material engineering properties in response to internal and external stressors, our goal is to engineer resilient, durable, and energy efficient infrastructure materials. Ultimately, our overarching objective is to innovate materials and construction solutions that meet sustainability goals and promote a carbon-neutral future.

Awards:

-National Science Foundation CAREER Award
-French Ministry of Higher Education and Research Fellowship, 1993-1996