Vanessa Overhage

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Dr. Vanessa Overhage is a leading researcher at the forefront of sustainable construction materials, with a primary focus on textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) and its transformative potential for the building industry. Her most-cited work, "Current and Future Trends in Textiles for Concrete Construction Applications" (2023, 15 citations), provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating high-performance technical textiles into concrete matrices, enabling the creation of lightweight, material-minimized structures that drastically reduce environmental impact. Overhage’s major contributions lie in bridging materials science and structural engineering—she has pioneered methods to optimize the mechanical properties of TRC, demonstrating how fabric reinforcement can replace traditional steel rebar in slender, durable components. Her research has been instrumental in advancing eco-efficient construction, with applications ranging from thin-shell roofs to prefabricated building panels. Beyond her citation record, Overhage is recognized for her collaborative work with industry partners to scale TRC from lab to field, and she has been honored with early-career awards for innovation in sustainable materials. For students and researchers, her work offers a compelling vision of how textiles can reshape the built environment, making concrete structures both stronger and greener.