Rate My Professor Janet Lees

Lees' research specializations centre on sustainable reinforced concrete infrastructure, including strength assessment and lifetime extension of existing structures, fibre reinforced polymer (FRP)/concrete systems, bridge engineering, structural theory, and new materials. Her strategic themes encompass energy, transport, and urban infrastructure, with a focus on tailored reinforced concrete to minimize cement use, enhance durability against chemical and mechanical threats, and mitigate CO2 emissions through cement efficiency and high-performance materials. A key achievement is her EPSRC Established Career Fellowship (2017-2023) titled 'Tailored Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure: Boosting the Innate Response to Chemical and Mechanical Threats,' promoting material efficiency and reduced environmental impact in construction. She has received the Cambridge Students' Union Best Lecturer Award (2021), Brian Mercer Postdoctoral Award for Innovation from the Royal Society (2002), and best paper prizes for research in civil engineering materials. Through her leadership, Lees influences the field by advancing resilient, low-carbon infrastructure solutions aligned with global sustainability goals.