Shiho Kawashima

Shiho Kawashima is Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University in New York, USA. She received a BS in civil engineering and engineering mechanics from Columbia University in 2003, an MS in structural engineering and materials from Northwestern University in 2009, and a PhD in structural engineering and materials from Northwestern University in 2012. She is a member of the American Concrete Institute, involved in committees 236, 237, 238, 238-A, and 241. She is also Chair of ACerS Cements Division from 2020-2022.

Kawashima’s research interests are in cement and concrete science. In particular, she is interested in characterizing and tailoring the rheology (or flow behavior) of fresh cement-based systems to improve the concrete casting process. In addition, Kawashima is interested in other materials science aspects of cement-based materials, including nano-/microstructural characterization and modification, to improve their properties for various applications.