Dr. Morteza Khorami is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) with over two decades of experience in engineering research, construction, and academia. He specializes in construction materials innovation, cement composites, and asbestos replacement. He has led multiple research projects in the UK and abroad, including two in Iran, where he developed alternative materials for fiber cement boards using the Hatschek process. This work contributed to a national asbestos ban, preventing serious health risks. He was also awarded an ICURe grant for developing a low-carbon, non-Portland cement blend. Dr. Khorami has authored over 80 publications, including books, patents, and journal articles, and has served as a Guest Editor for peer-reviewed journals. His work has earned him multiple prizes and awards. In academia, he has held leadership roles such as Deputy Head of Estates Development, Head of Research, Course Director, and Link Tutor, alongside teaching and PhD supervision. Beyond academia, he has worked as a Principal Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, and Site Inspector, contributing to commercial, educational, and residential projects.