Jon S. Belkowitz, PhD, PE
Chief Technical Officer
Bio:
Dr. Jon Belkowitz is the Chief Technical officer at Intelligent Concrete, LLC
specializing in Concrete Research, Development, and Education with a focus
on Nanotechnology. Before Intelligent Concrete, LLC, he served in the United
States Air Force from 1996 to 2006 specializing in Civil Engineering. His tour
of duty introduced Dr. Belkowitz to a wide variety of concrete types and uses
which were dependent upon the engineering practices of different host
nation forces, developing nations, and disaster repair initiatives. Jon has
worked in private testing laboratories on structural engineering and
materials development projects to include the application of nanotechnology
in concrete. Dr. Belkowitz has worked as a consultant on projects in the
United States, India, Turkey, Africa, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, and
Germany. Jon has worked as Chief of Materials for a 3D concrete printing
firm, an advisor for NASA on 3D printing of concrete holds patent
applications on 3D printing with concrete, and is an ACI member on the
subject. Jon received his Masters of Material Science from the University of
Denver and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in
Nanotechnology in Concrete at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken,
New Jersey. Jon’s mission is to save the world with all the concrete.
Education:
B.S. – Civil Engineering. Colorado School of Mines
M.S. – Material Science. University of Denver
PhD – Mechanical Engineering. Stevens Institute of Technology. Doctorate Thesis: The impact of Colloidal Silica on strength & Durability of concrete.
Military Service:
United States Air force. 1996-2004. Civil Engineering Specialist.
Awards: Air Force Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal for Service in Kosovo
Airman of the Year 1999
Provided engineering support for flight operations in Africa,
Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Germany. Attended United States Air Force Academy majoring in Civil Engineering.
Work History:
Surface Tec. Chief Technical Officer. Concrete Division.
LaFarge North America. Chronolia/Extensia Supervisor.
University of Denver. Research/Teaching Adjunct Professor.
Stevens Institute of Technology. Adjunct Professor.
Colorado Engineering & Geotechnical Group. Structural Engineer.
Associations/Membership:
Chairman – ACI Committee 241-A, Application of Nano-technology in concrete
President – ACI Rocky Mountain Chapter
Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member – American Society of Civil Engineers
ACI Committee – 236D, Nanotechnology in Concrete
Recent National/International Speaking Engagements:
“The Impact of Colloidal Silica Hydrogels on Concrete Structures.” New Zealand Engineers and Architects. New Zealand, Australia. May 2019.
“Dispersion Properties and Performance Evaluation of Colloidal Silica in Cementitious Composites.” ACI Convention, Quebec City, Canada. March’19
“The Truth about Nano-Engineered UHPC.” ACI Convention, Quebec City,
Canada, March 2019.
“Colloidal Silica Hydrogel Basics.” Australia Architects and Engineers. New Zealand, Australia. February 2019.
“Juno XP – An alternative Supplementary Cementitious Material.” TRB, Washington DC. Jan 2019.
“Colloidal Silica: Concrete Savior or Snake Oil.” Bridge Conference, Sydney, Australia. Sept 2018.
“Nanotechnology in Concrete.” 38th Annual Nebraska Concrete Paving Assoc. Lincoln, Nebraska. Jan 2017.
(Complete list of presentations for previous 9 years available upon request)
Journal/books publications:
Too numerous to list. A complete list of journal articles and books authored available upon request.