A/Professor Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch
Professor Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch
Professor (Practice) in Structural Engineering
Dr. Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch is a proud Yowong-Illam-Baluk and Natarrak-Baluk man, belonging to the Taungurung people of Victoria’s North-East Kulin Nations. Grounded in his cultural heritage, Dr. Kilmartin-Lynch’s research embodies a profound commitment to caring for Country and mitigating the environmental impact of waste materials. With an eco-centric perspective guiding his work, he consistently upholds these values, leading to significant global impacts.
Dr. Kilmartin-Lynch’s latest research, focused on repurposing coffee waste as a fine aggregate replacement in concrete, has garnered widespread attention, with coverage in over 1800 media outlets worldwide, ranking it second for attention among the 9,038 studies published in the high impact Journal for Cleaner Production. This accomplishment underscores the reach and influence of his work, demonstrating its relevance and significance on a global scale.
In addition to his research endeavours, Dr. Kilmartin-Lynch possesses a unique skill set and a wealth of experience in policy development and implementation. He is dedicated to elevating Indigenous STEM knowledges and showcasing the vast research potential within Indigenous communities. One of these significant highlights have been on the development of Indigenous plant resins that are traditionally used for hafting and canoe repair and their effect on concrete structures, being able to enhance concrete strength and durability while minimising crack propagation. Through his multifaceted contributions, Dr. Kilmartin-Lynch exemplifies a commitment to environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Infrastructure) Hons, RMIT University
- Doctor of Philosophy , RMIT University
Research Projects
Current projects
Indigenous Plant resin applications in sustainable concrete production
This research explores the traditional knowledge behind specific plant resins utilised within Indigenous communities and how they react with cementitious materials in concrete structures. Showcasing the depth of Indigenous knowledges and their practical applications within foundational engineering and the development of sustainable concrete that puts Country first
- Repurposing of COVID-19 single-use face masks for pavements base/subbase. M Saberian, J Li, S Kilmartin-Lynch, M Boroujeni, Science of the Total Environment 769, 145527
- Preliminary evaluation of the feasibility of using polypropylene fibres from COVID-19 single-use face masks to improve the mechanical properties of concrete. S Kilmartin-Lynch, M Saberian, J Li, R Roychand, G Zhang, Journal of Cleaner Production 296, 126460
- Application of COVID-19 single-use shredded nitrile gloves in structural concrete: Case study from Australia. S Kilmartin-Lynch, R Roychand, M Saberian, J Li, G Zhang, Science of The Total Environment 812, 151423
- A sustainable approach on the utilisation of COVID-19 plastic based isolation gowns in structural concrete. S Kilmartin-Lynch, R Roychand, M Saberian, J Li, G Zhang, S Setunge, Case Studies in Construction Materials 17, e01408
- Utilisation of COVID-19 Waste PPE in the Applications of Structural Concrete. S Kilmartin-Lynch, R Roychand, M Saberian, J Li, F Chen, International RILEM Conference on Synergising expertise towards sustainability and robustness of CBMs and concrete structures.
- Transforming spent coffee grounds into a valuable resource for the enhancement of concrete strength. R Roychand, S Kilmartin-Lynch, M Saberian, J Li, G Zhang, CQ Li, Journal of cleaner production 419, 138205
- Effect of Different Additives on the Compressive Strength of Very High-Volume Fly Ash Cement Composites. R Roychand, J Li, M Saberian, S Kilmartin-Lynch, MMU Islam, International conference on Variability of the Sun and sun-like stars: from asteroseismology to space weather.
- Carbon sequestration from waste and carbon dioxide mineralisation in concrete–A stronger, sustainable and eco-friendly solution to support circular economy. R Roychand, J Li, S Kilmartin-Lynch, M Saberian, J Zhu, O Youssf, T Ngo, Construction and Building Materials 379, 131221