Karadeniz Technical University | Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Vahiddin Alperen Baki is an accomplished researcher and academic in civil and construction materials engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye. He earned his Ph.D. in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Bath, where his doctoral work focused on enhancing the reactivity of natural minerals as supplementary cementitious materials for low-carbon binders. With an h-index of 7, 12 publications, and 209 citations across 192 documents, Dr. Baki has made impactful contributions to sustainable construction, cement decarbonization, and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). His research specializes in mechanochemical activation, thermochemical heat storage, alkali-activated materials, and thermodynamic modeling for greener and more durable cement systems. He has worked with leading international institutions, including Imperial College London and the University of Bath, on projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving the performance of next-generation construction materials. Dr. Baki’s studies have been published in high-impact journals such as Cement and Concrete Research, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, and Journal of CO₂ Utilization. Beyond research, he has actively contributed to conference presentations, academic collaborations, and mentoring of students in civil engineering disciplines. His commitment to developing sustainable materials and innovative approaches to reduce the carbon footprint of the cement industry underscores his leadership in sustainable infrastructure research. With his expertise in advanced cementitious technologies and dedication to scientific advancement, Dr. Vahiddin Alperen Baki stands out as a dynamic researcher whose work continues to shape the future of eco-friendly construction materials and low-carbon building solutions.
Featured Publications
Baki, V. A. (2023). Enhancing the reactivity of natural minerals as supplementary cementitious materials for low-carbon binders [Doctoral thesis, University of Bath].
Chi, L., Wang, X., Liang, X., Baki, V. A., Zhang, J., Liu, Q., Peng, B., Lu, S., Yang, S., … (2025). Enhancing in situ carbonation of fresh paste via Cal–Al layered double oxide and mixing parameter optimization. Materials, 18(21), 4943.
Nayır, S., Yılmaz, Y., Erdoğdu, Ş., Nas, M., & Baki, V. A. (2025). An evaluation of the physical and mechanical properties along with sulfuric acid and temperature resistance of mortars containing silica fume and waste PVC. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 1–29.
Baki, V. A., Skevi, L., & Ke, X. (2025). The effects of NaOH addition on the mechanochemical pre-treatment of wollastonite and their performances as carbonated mineral product. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13(3), 116902.
Su-Cadirci, T. B., Baki, V. A., Dabanli, O., Calabria-Holley, J., & Ball, R. J. (2024). Impact of physico-chemical characteristics on the mechanical strength and pore structure of air lime mortars with Isparta tuff and Banahmeta additives. MATEC Web of Conferences, 403, 02005.