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Peer-reviewed International Journal Publications (*corresponding author, +co-first author)

2025

  1. Han, S., Vaziri, N. M., Khayat, K. H.*, Surface Treatment Methods of Plastic Aggregate’s Surface to Improve Performance of Plastic Aggregate Concrete: A Review, ACI Materials Journal, (Under review)
  2. Han, S., Kim, J., Farrugia, K., Jun, H., Borg, R. P., Kim, J. H, Yoon, J.* Optimization of CO2 curing conditions for sustainable cementitious materials: Machine learning approach for predicting strength and CO2 uptake, Journal of Building Engineering, (Under review)
  3. Wei, J.*, Gu, Y., Zhou, B., Han, S., Teng, L., Zang, J., Effect of cost-effective organic retarder on flexural properties of fiber-reinforced alkali activated slag materials, Journal of Building Engineering, 111, 113283, (2025), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.113283
  4. Han, S., Shin, T. Y., Kim, S. M., Kim. J. H.*, Khayat, K. H., CO2-induced changes in rheology, structural evolution, and particle characteristics of cement paste, Cement and Concrete Composites, 163, 106180, (2025), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106180
  5. Tirmazi, S. M. T., Shah, S. H. A.*, Mahmood, M. S., Ali, T., Ali, U., Han, S.*, Mechanical and Thermal Performance of High-Strength Concrete Reinforced with Steel and Coir Fibers under Elevated Temperatures, Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance, 10, 2, (2025), https://doi.org/10.1080/24705314.2025.2489861
  6. Han, S., Kim, J. H.*, Singh, R. K., Shah, S. P., CO2 utilization for cementitious materials – A review, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 29, 100227, (2025), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kscej.2025.100227
  7. Ahn, E., Han, S.*, Shin, M.*, Khayat, K. H., Popovics, J. S., Quality evaluation of 3-D printed concrete by monitoring ultrasonic scatter energy, Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, 1-17, (2025), https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2025.2454358

2024

  1. Han, S., Han, T. H., Hilario, J. H. P., Kim, J. H.*, Pre-treatment of waste hydrated cement used for replacement of fine aggregate using amine-based CO2 solvent, Journal of Building Engineering, 97, 110711, (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110711
  2. Han, S., Han, T. H., Kim, J. H.*, Surface coating method for cement-based materials to improve chloride ion penetration resistance using amine-based CO2 solvent, Journal of CO2 utilization, 83, 102823, (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2024.102823
  3. Shin, T. Y., Han, S., Lee, J. H., Kim, J. H.*, Form pressure exerted by concrete for a large-scale structure: Its quantification and physicochemical interpretation, Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, e03304, (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03304
  4. Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Kim, J. H.*, Performance of CO2-cured alkali-activated blast-furnace slag incorporating magnesium oxide, Construction and Building Materials, 429, 136462, (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136462
  5. Han, S. H., Kim, S. M., Jun, Y., Han, T. H., Kim, J. H.*, Carbon-Captured Sodium Hydroxide Solution for Sustainable Alkali-Activated Slag, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 40, e00915, (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136462
  6. Han, S. H., Khayat, K. H., Park, S., Yoon, J.*, Machine Learning-based Approach for Optimizing Mixture Proportions of Recycled Plastic Aggregate Concrete Considering Compressive Strength, Dry Density, and Production Cost, Journal of Building Engineering, 83, 108393, (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108393

2023

  1. Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Kim, J. H.*, The use of monoethanolamine CO2 solvent for the CO2 curing of cement-based materials, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, e00559, (2023), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2022.e00559
  2. Gwon, S.+, Han, S. H.+, Vu, T. D., Kim, C., & Shin, M.*, Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Kenaf and Jute Fiber‑Reinforced Cement Composites, International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 17 (5), 16, (2023), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-022-00565-1
  3. Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Kim, J. H.*, Performance of CO2-Cured Alkali-Activated Slag Pastes During Curing and Exposure, International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 17 (3), 11, (2023), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-022-00563-3 – Best Paper Award
  4. Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Bae, Y. H., Kim, J. H.*, Seawater-mixed alkali-activated materials: A comparative investigation of metal slag suitability, Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 12, 7, (2023), https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2022.2135039

~2022

  1. Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Kim, J. H.*, The use of alkaline CO2 solvent for the CO2 curing of blast-furnace slag mortar, Construction and Building Materials, 342, 127977, (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127977
  2. Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Kim, J. H.*, Early-age strength of CO2 cured alkali-activated blast furnace slag pastes, Construction and Building Materials, 288, 123075, (2021), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123075
  3. Jun, Y., Kim, J. H.*, Han, S. H., Kim, T., Influence of seawater on alkali-activated slag concrete, Materials and Structures, 54(3), 121, (2021), https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-021-01719-5
  4. Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Shin, T. Y., Kim, J. H.*, CO2 curing efficiency for cement paste and mortars produced by a low water-to-cement ratio, Materials, 13(17), 3883, (2020), https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13173883
  5. Shin, T. Y., Han, S. H., Kim, J. H.*, Estimation of yield stress and plastic viscosity of concrete using the slump flow test, Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute, 32(2), pp. 165–171, (2020), https://doi.org/10.4334/JKCI.2020.32.2.165
  6. Kim, J.H.*, Han, S.H., Choi, B.I., Influence of pumping pressure on the viscosity curve and rheological stability of mortar incorporating polycarboxylate, Cement and Concrete Composites, 105, 103419, (2020), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.103419
  7. Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Shin, T. Y., Kim, J. H.*, Effects of CO2 Curing on Alkali-Activated Slag Paste Cured in Different Curing Conditions, Materials, 12(21), 3513, (2019), https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12213513
  8. Shin, T. Y., Kim, J. H.*, Han, S. H., Rheological properties considering the effect of aggregates on concrete slump flow, Materials and Structures, 50(6), 239, (2017), https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-017-1104-9
  9. Park, C., Kim, J. H.*, Han, S. H., A pore water pressure diffusion model to predict formwork pressure exerted by freshly mixed concrete, Cement and Concrete Composites, 75, 1-9, (2017), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2016.09.009
  10. Yim, H. J., Kim, J. H.*, Han, S. H., Kwak, H. G., Influence of Portland cement and ground-granulated blast-furnace slag on bleeding of fresh mix, Construction and Building Materials, 80, 132-140, (2015), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.12.051

Journal Articles in Review and Preparation (*corresponding author, +co-first author)

  1. Ju, S., Han, S., Yoon, J.*, Kim, M., Cho, M., Jun, H., Pyo, S., Utilization of Fluidized Bed Combustion Fly Ash and Bottom Ash Through Indirect Carbonation, (Submitted)
  2. Shin, T. Y., Han, S., You, R., Jun, Y., Kim, J. H.*, Rheology of alkali-activated materials incorporating workability-enhancing admixtures, (Submitted)
  3. Jun, H.+, Han, S.+, Wi, S., Yoon, J.*, Influence of CO2 Curing on Carbonation Depth, Phase Composition, and Micro-Mechanical Properties of FBC Ash-Blended Cementitious Materials, (Submitted)
  4. Jun, Y., Hilario, J. H. P., Han, S., Kim, J. H.*, Effect of curing conditions on microstructural evolution of cement pastes: Challenging the universal benefit of drying pre-conditioning for CO₂ curing, (Submitted)
  5. Han, S., Ahn, E.*, Shin, M., Popovics, J. S., Khayat, K. H., Methodology for surface defect assessment in 3D concrete printing using computer-vision and ultrasonic testing considering structural build-up, (Submitted)
  6. Li, H., Addai-Nimoh, A., Han, S., Khayat, K. H.*, Effect of rheology modifications on fiber orientation and dispersion in 3D-printed ultra-high-performance concrete, (Submitted)
  7. Vaziri, N. M., Han, S., Khayat, K. H.*, A comprehensive review of various types of thermoplastic aggregates and their impact on short-term and long-term properties of cementitious composites, (In preparation)
  8. Han, S., Li, H., Gu, Y., Wei, J., Khayat, K. H.*, Size Effect Law of 3D-Printed Fiber-Reinforced Mortar, (In preparation)
  9. Han, S., Shin, T. Y., Kim, S. M., Jun, Y., Kim. J. H.*, New approach to fabricate CO2-captured alkali-activated material with reclaimed water, (In preparation)
  10. Han, S., Shin, T. Y., Park, J., Kim. J. H., Khayat, K. H.*, CO2 utilization to enhance shape stability for 3DCP, (In preparation)
  11. Ahn, E., Han, S., Khayat, K. H., Shin, M.*, Popovics, J. S., Evaluation of Interlayer debonding in 3D printed concrete using guided waves, (In preparation)
  12. Han, S., Gu, Y., Ahn, E.*, Popovics, J. S., Khayat, K. H., Interlayer bonding of 3D printing of fiber-reinforced concrete evaluated by nondestructive testing, (In preparation)
  13. Han, S., Yoon, J.*, Khayat, K. H., Prediction of anisotropic behavior of 3D-printed cement-based materials using ML approach, (In preparation)
  14. Shah, S. H. A., Gu, Y, Tirmazi, S. M. T., Hussain, Z. N., Ahn, E., Yoon, J.*, Han, S.*,  Impact of kaolin and eggshell powders on high-performance concrete: A study on strength and durability enhancement, (In preparation)
  15. Li. H., Han, S., Addai-Nimoh. A., Khayat, K. H.*, Surface coating for recycled low-density polyethylene aggregate to enhance performance in cement-based materials using alkali-activated fly ash, (In preparation)
  16. Han, S., Han, J., Kim, J. H.*, Internal CO2 curing for cement-based materials using ligthweight aggregate, (In preparation)
  17. Kim, S. M., Han, S., Kim, J. H.*, Use of monoethanolamine for enhancing structural build-up in cement-based materials, (In preparation)

Patents

  1. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Aqueous carbonation curing method of binder composition using carbon dioxide absorbent, US, 17739346 (Pending)
  2. Kim, J. H., Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Shin, T. Y., Curing method of cement comprising alkali-activated slag, Korea, 10-2357971 (Registration)
  3. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Curing method of cementitious materials using alkanol amine, Korea, 10-2021-0060310 (Pending)
  4. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Curing method of cementitious materials using alkaline activator aqueous solution, Korea, 10-2607272 (Registration)
  5. Kim, J. H., Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Shin, T. Y., Manufacturing method for alkali-activated concrete using existing batch plant equipment, Korea, 10-2021-0161518 (Application)
  6. Kim, J. H., Jun, Y., Han, S. H., Shin, T. Y., Manufacturing equipment for alkali-activated concrete, Korea, 10-2625731 (Registration)
  7. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., Method of manufacturing alkali active slag concrete using carbon dioxide dissolved mixing water, Korea, 10-2023-0076187 (Pending)
  8. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., Coating agent with carbon dioxide to improve the durability of concrete structures and method for using the same, Korea, 10-2023-0052153 (Pending)

Invisted Seminars

  1. Han, S., “CO2 utilization for cementitious materials”, Department of Civil Urban Earth and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Sep. 18 (2025) 
  2. Han, S., “Application of Aqueous Carbonation Technology in Concrete and Cement-Based Materials for Infrastructure”, Tier-1 UTC DuRe-TranspWebinar, Jul. 9 (2025)

Conferences Proceedings

  1. Han, S., Khayat, H. K., “Enhanced shape stability of flowable mortar through CO2 injection for 3D concrete printing application”, C3 Symposium 2025, Chicago, IL, USA, Oct. 2-5 (2025)
  2. Han, S., Li, H., Gu, Y., Khayat, H. K., “Size effect of 3D-printed fiber-reinforced concrete considering fiber distribution”, 14th Advances in Cement-Based Materials, ACerS Cements Division, Rolla, MO, USA, Jun. 19 – 21 (2024)
  3. Kim, J. H., Jun, Y., Han, S. H., “[Invited Paper] Carbon Utilization on the Production of Alkali-Activated Materials”, 77th RILEM Annual week & 1st Interdisciplinary Symposium on Smart & Sustainable Infrastructures, RILEM Week 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Sep. 4-8, (2023)
  4. Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Kim, J. H., “Aqueous CO2 curing for cement-based materials using monoethanolamine solution”, 33rd KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering, Singapore (2022)
  5. Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Kim, J. H., “CO2 curing for alkali-activated slag mortar using alkaline solution”, 3rd ACBM Technical Review, Online, (2021)
  6. Han, S. H., Jun, Y., Shin, T. Y., Kim, J. H., “Size effect of cementitious materials on CO2 curing”, Asia Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium (YRGS), Shanghai, China (2019)
  7. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., “Pumping pressure effect on the rheology of cement-based materials and its interpretation on the stability of pumped concrete”, The 9th International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete, Dresden, Germany (2019)
  8. Han, S. H., Kim, J. H., “Rheological Properties of Mortar under A High Pressure using the Viscosity Curve for Evaluating the Pumpability”, Asia Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium (YRGS), Tyoko, Japan (2017)
  9. Kim, J. H., Han, S. H., Jeong, D. J., “Characterizing the bleeding effect on form pressure – pore water pressure is revealed”, ACI Spring Convention, Milwaukee, USA (2015)