Dorothy Sherratt

Dorothy Sherratt graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physics from the University
of Glasgow in 2024. In her final year, she also undertook an internship in
quantum computing with the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research
Centre. Dorothy used simulations to determine the optimal material and
shape for boxed-in qubits used in high frequency experimental testing.

Dorothy then worked as a Heidelberg Materials graduate, in the cement
business line, working under Andy Simpson. Some of her projects included,
producing Environmental Product Declarations for a range of bagged
cementitious products. This novel work improved circularity of the supply
chain and created reports tracking sales data, to target potential customers.
This work gave Dorothy a deep understanding of the cement industry,
sparking her passion for cement science and improving the sustainability of
cement production and use.

Dorothy’s current project, supervised by Professor Phil Renforth, focuses on
the carbonation properties and process of cement, with the aim to create a
robust model for carbon dioxide absorption within cements and concretes.
In addition, a study of the potential opportunity for carbon dioxide capture
during cement’s service life will be explored.

Cement-based materials, concrete, carbon dioxide removal, carbon dioxide
utilisation, carbonation reactions.