Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Beyond Steel: Can Basalt-Reinforced UHPC Columns Redefine Seismic Performance?
Steel reinforcement has dominated seismic design for decades. But what if corrosion-resistant basalt bars combined with ultra-high-performance concrete could offer stronger, more stable cyclic behavior?
Engineering properties of expansive soil stabilized with barley husk ash and lime: case study of Jimma town subgrade soils
The subgrade, a compacted or natural soil layer, is foundational to pavement structures. Its stability and strength are crucial for overall performance and durability.
The Story Behind the Paper: In vitro antimalarial activity of phytochemicals from Bombax costatum via inhibition of β-hematin formation
My colleague Hassan and I have collaborated since our MSc (2016), united by a shared mission: fighting malaria. Growing up in Nigeria, we saw its devastating toll. With Africa bearing 70% of global cases, we knew this was where we belonged
