The Lopez-Arias Lab advances the field of construction materials to shape the next generation of infrastructure. We investigate how materials behave from the microscale to the macroscale, developing multifunctional solutions that enhance durability, energy, and environmental performance.

Our research is focused on the development of resilient materials. This includes strengthening infrastructure against natural hazards such as wildfires and floods, improving structural integrity and service life, and enhancing performance under high energy demands, scarce resources, environmental exposure, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.