Jad Bawab is a PhD candidate in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University, UAE. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's in Structural Engineering from Beirut Arab University, Lebanon. His primary research focus is on reducing carbon emissions in the concrete industry, with particular interest in accelerated carbonation curing and supplementary cementitious materials. In addition to his academic work, he is a tutor at the University College’s tutorial center, providing support to undergraduate students across a range of subjects.