Dr Alalea Kia - Imperial College London

 Research Fellowships 2021

Airport infrastructure is vulnerable to disruptions caused by severe weather events and aircraft hydroplaning is one particularly severe outcome. Permeable pavements allow stormwater runoff to flow through otherwise impermeable materials. Currently these are unsuited to many applications, because of insufficient strength, durability, long-term permeability, and the need for frequent maintenance. Many attempts have been made to improve the performance of conventional permeable pavements; however, these have all proven unsuccessful. A completely innovative approach is necessary to achieve a durable and strong permeable pavement solving the challenge presented by extreme weather and the need to achieve net zero carbon. Dr Kia will develop next generation, climate-change-resilient, permeable pavements of sufficient permeability, strength, and durability for the extreme airport use case.

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