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Narayanan Neithalath

Professor, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment

Neithalath's research interests are on decarbonization of concrete through innovations in cement manufacturing, as well as through sustainable cementitious materials and construction processes such as 3D printing

Recent stories

A man kneels beside a large 3D printer and freshly printed ASU logo made of concrete.

A new Fulton Schools research center is focusing on developing methods to end the harmful environmental impacts of manufacturing major construction materials.

man pouring concrete

ASU’s Narayanan Niethalath is leading research supported by the National Science Foundation to develop an environment friendly method of manufacturing cement.

A group photo of Ram Pendyala and his research team with their bicycles.

Fulton Schools faculty members Ram Pendyala and Claudia Zapata will help to lead new national research centers in creating innovative and more sustainable transportation systems.

image of steel wire coiled

ASU researchers are developing an innovative process to manufacture high-quality steel wires from recycled iron feedstock to support a circular economy.

Additional stories

image of a bridge

Fixing fragile foundations

ASU engineering experts offer perspective on the Biden administration’s $2 trillion plan to improve American infrastructure.
man seated near creatios made of printed concrete

Neithalath awarded $2 million to recast concrete construction

ASU engineering faculty member Narayanan Neithalath is fostering a new global network to coordinate concrete construction technology research and development.
men applying a coating to a rooftop

Keeping it cool: New building coatings beat the heat

Coatings for buildings will conserve energy and curb harmful carbon emissions if a startup venture by two recent ASU engineering doctoral graduates succeeds.