Dr. Asli Özbora is a distinguished figure in the field of concrete science and sustainability, currently serving as the General Coordinator of the Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association (TRMCA) since 2021. Before assuming her current role, Dr. Özbora was the Secretary General of TRMCA from 2016 to 2021, underscoring her deep commitment to advancing the quality, environmental friendliness, and sustainability of concrete production.
Her expertise is further recognized on a European scale through her role as the Technical Manager for the European Ready-Mixed Concrete Organization (ERMCO) since 2019, where she plays a pivotal role in promoting concrete solutions that adhere to European Codes and Standards. Dr. Özbora also made significant contributions as the Secretary of the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) from 2019 to 2022 and served as the Sustainability Committee Secretary for ERMCO from 2016 to 2019.
Dr. Özbora’s career began in the technical field, with positions at EPO Construction Chemicals as a Technical Service Representative from 2005 to 2008, demonstrating her early interest in the practical aspects of concrete application and sustainability. Her academic and research prowess was established during her tenure as a Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University’s Civil Engineering Department from 2008 to 2013, and as a Researcher at the university’s Marmaray Laboratories and at Delft University of Technology’s Microlab in the Netherlands. Notably, her work on the 3rd Bosphorus Bridge Project with Hyundai&SK E&C J.V. as a QA/QC Engineer from 2013 to 2015 highlighted her practical expertise in ensuring the quality and sustainability of large-scale construction projects.
Throughout her career, Dr. Özbora has been an advocate for nanotechnology in concrete science, leveraging this multidisciplinary approach to enhance the properties and behavior of concrete while aiming to reduce the ecological footprint of construction materials. Her leadership in the TRMCA and involvement with ERMCO reflect her dedication to promoting sustainable construction practices both in Turkey and across Europe.