Name: Prof John Kinuthia. Current position: Professor John Kinuthia is the head of the Advanced Materials Testing Centre at the University of South Wales, UK. Education/Academic qualification: PhD in Civil Engineering Materials, University of Glamorgan, 1997. MSc in Highway Engineering, University of Birmingham, 1988. BSc in Civil Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1983. Experience: His research is on the development of sustainable building and construction materials by utilising natural, industrial, and agricultural waste and by-product materials. He has special expertise in soil and cement-based cementitious systems, incorporating emergent concepts and technologies such as 3D printing and smart concrete, as well as nano- and geo-polymer materials. Engagement with the industry and enthusiastic teaching enhances his satisfaction in these research interests. Professor Kinuthia was awarded the Royal Society Brian Mercer Award for Innovation on unfired scaly systems. The deployment of these novel materials in Africa to provide new homes at a lower cost was supported by UNESCO.