Dr. Naim Sedira is a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, with expertise in civil engineering materials. He has actively contributed to international research projects, academic committees, and doctoral juries. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied construction technology, supporting sustainable and performance-driven solutions for the built environment. His research centers on waste based alkali-activated binders, the valorization of mining and industrial by-products, microstructural and mechanical characterization, and biomimetic approaches in civil engineering, with publications in high-impact scientific journals. His scholarly work demonstrates significant research impact, with 164 citations, 13 publications, and an h-index of 6.