1st International Conference on Innovative use of Hemp in Construction Sector (IIHC)

Prof. Merta research interest is focusing on the development, characterization and optimization of advanced high-performance composite building materials (primarily cement-based) with enhanced environmental sustainability, circular-based design approach and improved durability toward their application in civil engineering structures. Her goal is to understand the complex relationships between the microstructure of the material, the interaction between the constituents at mesoscale and the influence on the final macroscopic properties of the material by a holistic approach considering the entire lifecycle of the material.

Hempstatic is specialized in the production of hemp-lime products. We incorporate today’s technical, design and ecological requirements into our high-quality materials. Passion for detail, passion for innovation and awareness of sustainability are our guiding principles.

Hempstatic responds flexibly to your request with our offer and accompany you in the implementation of your creative project. Hempstatic promotes the future potential of the regenerative resource industrial hemp in the building materials industry with full commitment and dedication and aim to actively promote the development of the regional bio-based value chain in order to create emerging novel industrial symbioses

Dr. Laetitia Marrot is a senior researcher within the FRISSBE project. She completed her MSc in Materials Science in 2010 in France, and graduated in 2014 with a PhD in biobased composite materials from the University of South Brittany. After her PhD, Dr. Marrot worked both in academia and industry for various fields (transportation, agriculture, packaging), in France and in the USA. Dr. Marrot started her research career in Slovenia in 2018, and she was awarded in 2020 funding for a two years Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) individual fellowship at the InnoRenew Center of Excellence. Dr. Marrot’s main interest is to develop environmentally friendly materials to reduce our dependence on petrol-based resources. Her expertise spans plant fibers, polymeric and cementitious composites reinforced by natural fibers, biocarbon, smart textiles and sustainable coatings. Within the FRISSBE project, she researches innovative ways to increase the fire performances of sustainable bio-based materials.

We welcome on board Dr. S. Thirumalini is Head of the Heritage Research Lab at Vellore Institute of Technology, India. Her primary scientific research area is the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage objects. She has long experience in investigation of traditional building materials using analytical techniques such as XRD, XRF, SEM, TGA with DTA, FT-IR, carbonation and self-healing studies using organic lime mortars with emphasis on optimization of lime mortar products. She is an active member of RILEM – International Federation of Laboratories and Experts in Building Materials and Indian Society of Earthquake Engineering. Her lecture on conservation of historic structures will acknowledge the importance on preserving the historical monuments for future endeavors.

We welcome on board architect Mr. Andrej Smid, Studio B@za for sharing his knowledge and ideologies as a key note speaker for our 1^st international conference on innovative use of hemp in construction sector held at Ljubljana, Slovenia on Nov 13^th & 14^th.

Studio B@za has a wide range of services that offers: design, engineering, consulting, supervision, translations and related services. they design public and private buildings, residential, industrial, business, shopping and other multipurpose buildings, consult investors and clients, supervise the building processes.