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Bharati is a PhD researcher in Civil Engineering at the University of Manchester, where her work focuses on the development of low-carbon cementitious materials for sustainable construction. Her research investigates the durability performance of MgO–SiO₂ binder systems, with particular emphasis on their application in reinforced concrete and their long-term behaviour under carbonation and steel corrosion.
Bharati has research experience across both academia and industry-linked projects. She was involved in a collaborative project with NEOM, where she has worked on the development and characterisation of brine-based concrete formulations using advanced experimental techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Engineering, Construction technology and management, National Institute of Technical teachers training and research
31 Jul 2018 → 3 Nov 2020
Award Date: 3 Nov 2020
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
5 Aug 2013 → 27 Jun 2017
Award Date: 27 Jun 2017
Areas of expertise
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- cement and concrete
- Alternate binders
- MgO-SiO2 binders
- steel passivation
- corrosion
- chloride binding
- carbonation
- Magnesium silicate hydrate
- magnesium based binders
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Research output
- 2 Article
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Characterisation of passive layer on steel immersed in MgO-SiO2 binder suspension solution
Thakur, B., Engelberg, D. & Unluer, C., 1 Oct 2025, In: Corrosion Science . 255, 113149.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigation of the effects of silica source and superplasticizer type and dosage in MgO-SiO2 systems
Bharati, B. & Unluer, C., 1 Aug 2026, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 171, 106627.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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1st Prize in 3 Minute Thesis Oral presentation
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2nd Prize , Oral presentation at ILCCC Conference, London, UK (2024)
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