Dr Hsein Kew CEng MICE
Faculties, deparments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Civil Engineering, Surveying and Construction Management
- School of Built Environment and Geography
- Penrhyn Road
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering
- Email:
- h.kew@kingston.ac.uk
About
I am currently an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at Kingston University, a post I have held since 2015, as well as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). I am a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
I graduated with a BSc in Building Technology in Malaysia and was awarded the Book Prize for best performance in 1999. I received my PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow in 2007 after obtaining a MSc in Facilities Design and Planning from the same University.
As part of my PhD, I worked as a research assistant, funded by Onyx Environmental Trust Fund, and my thesis was among the early pioneering research on rubberised concrete.
After completing my doctorate, I was employed again as a research assistant on an EPSRC-funded project, Application of Low Density Aircrete Products in 2006 here at Kingston University where I subsequently began my academic career as a Lecturer in 2007.
Qualifications
- 2007 - 2009 Postgraduate Teaching Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) (Kingston University)
- 2002 - 2007 PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Strathclyde)
- 1999 - 2000 MSc in Facilities Design and Planning (University of Strathclyde)
- 1996 - 1999 Advanced Diploma in Building (TARC, Malaysia)
Domains
Courses taught
- Management in Construction (Civil Engineering) MSc
- Management in Construction MSc
- Structural Design and Construction Management MSc
- Structural Design and Construction Management with Sustainability MSc
- Quantity Surveying MSc
- Building Surveying MSc
- Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
- Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
- Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
My research interest areas are in concrete technology, innovation in concrete for structural applications, recycling and reuse of waste materials in concrete and self-healing concrete.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
CEng Professional Reviewer
External Examiner:
- 2024-2028 University of South Wales
Publications
Excellence in concrete construction through innovation
(2009). London, U.K.:
Excellence in concrete construction through innovation
Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y. (2008). London, U.K.:
Waste coal cement concrete for sustainable production
Bostanci, Sevket Can, Ajogi, Ede Isaac and Kew, Hsein, 2023, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
Environmental assessment of recycled glass aggregates in reinforced concrete
Gengan, Gavin and Kew, Hsein, 2023, Theory and Building Practice (5), 1, pp 92-101
Use of recycled aggregates for low carbon and cost effective concrete construction
Can Bostanci, Sevket, Limbachiya, Mukeshchandra and Kew, Hsein, 2018, Journal of Cleaner Production (189), pp 176-196
Portland-composite and composite cement concretes made with coarse recycled and recycled glass sand aggregates : engineering and durability properties
Bostanci, Sevket Can, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein, 2016, Construction and Building Materials (128), pp 324-340
Portland slag and composites cement concretes: engineering and durability properties
Bostanci, Sevket Can, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein, 2016, Journal of Cleaner Production (112), 1, pp 542-552
Application of Pre-fabricated Concrete Elements (PCE) in construction projects in Iran
Meibodi, Amir B., Kew, Hsein and Haroglu, Hasan, 2015, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research (2), 11, pp 1037-1045
Suitability of BS EN 197-1 CEM II and CEM V cement for production of low carbon concrete
Limbachiya, Mukesh, Bostanci, Sevket Can and Kew, Hsein, 2014, Construction and Building Materials (71), pp 397-405
Developing viable products using recycled rubber tyres in concrete
Kew, H.Y. and Kenny, M.J. (2009). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C., (eds.) and Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.), Excellence in concrete construction through innovation. London, U.K.:, pp 523-531
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, H.Y., Etebar, K., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kenny, M.J. (2009). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh C., (eds.) and Kew, Hsein Y., (eds.), Excellence in concrete construction through innovation. London, U.K.:, pp 533-543
The use of recycled rubber tyres in concrete
Kew, H.Y., Cairns, R and Kenny, M.J. (2004). In: Limbachiya, Mukesh, (eds.) and Roberts, John J., (eds.), London, U.K.: Thomas Telford Publishing, pp 135-142
The Use of Recycled Rubber Tyres in Concrete Construction
Cairns, R, Kew, H.Y. and Kenny, M.J. (2004). (The Onyx Environmental Trust)
Effects on strength of concrete from incremental rubber aggregate replacement by volume
Pocklington, Istvan and Kew, Hsein(2019). In: Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5), 14-17 Jul 2019 :Kingston Upon Thames, U.K.
Recycled aggregates and reuse in steel-reinforced recycled concrete beams made with equal strength recycled concretes
Hedayatnasab, A., Limbachiya, M. and Kew, H.Y.(2012). In: fib Symposium 2012 : Concrete Structures for Sustainable Community, 11 - 14 Jun 2012 :Stockholm, Sweden
A study showing the influence of differing percentage of coarse RCA containing gypsum on properties of concrete
Hedayatnasab, Arastoo, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein(2011). In: Sixth International Concrete Sustainability Conference, September 2011 :Cambridge, Boston
Behaviour of concrete containing lightweight expanded clay aggregates under high temperatures
Kew, H. Y., Donchev, T. and Petkune, N.(2011). In: Concrete Solutions 2011, 4th International Conference on Concrete Repair, 26-28 Sep 2011 :Dresden, Germany
Out-of-Plane behaviour of FRP strengthened masonry walls
Sayari, A, Donchev, T., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y.(2010). In: 8th International Masonry Conference- Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Masonry Construction, 4 - 7 July 2010 :Dresden, Germany
Developing viable products using recycled rubber tyres in concrete
Kew, H.Y. and Kenny, M.J.(2008). In: Excellence in Concrete Construction through Innovation, 9 - 10 September 2008 :Kingston upon Thames, U.K.
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, H., Etebar, K., Limbachiya, M. and Kenny, M.J.(2008). In: Excellence in Concrete Construction through Innovation, 09 - 10 Sep 2008 :Kingston upon Thames, U.K.
FE modelling of the effect of elevated temperatures on the anchoring of CFRP laminates
Petkova, D., Donchev, T. and Wen, J.(2008). In: International Conference on Concrete Construction, 9-10 September 2008 :Kingston-upon-Thames, U.K.
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products
Kew, Hsein Yang (2007), PhD thesis, University of Strathclyde