Dr. Jeronimo Rafael Kreiker | Environmental | Innovative Research Award
National Scientific and Technical Research Council | Argentina
Dr. Jeronimo Rafael Kreiker is an Independent Researcher in the New Materials Area at the Centro Experimental de la Vivienda EconĆ³mica under the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĆficas y TĆ©cnicas in Argentina, where he also serves as Deputy Director. Born in Almafuerte in the province of CĆ³rdoba, he holds advanced qualifications in chemistry and quality engineering, supported by an early technical background in the same field. His work centers on the development of sustainable construction materials created from urban and industrial waste, low-energy resources, and circular-economy strategies. He has made significant contributions to cementitious and polymeric composites, recycling of discarded plastics from electrical and electronic equipment, and the valorization of agricultural and paper residues, with a strong emphasis on producing environmentally responsible building components suitable for affordable housing. Throughout his career, Dr. Kreiker has coauthored a wide range of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference contributions in respected scientific outlets, covering topics such as recycled plastic aggregates, biopolymer-based materials, fungal-derived composites, natural fiber reinforcements, and innovative construction technologies. His achievements also include patents related to recycled plastic processing and novel composite formulations, along with extensive technical services, technology transfer initiatives, and collaboration with public institutions and private companies engaged in circular-economy activities. He has successfully led funded research projects at local and national levels and has mentored doctoral candidates who have completed their studies with high distinction. Dr. Kreikerās innovations have earned him recognition in the field of sustainable materials, particularly for advances in recycled rubber components and PET-based building products, which have been acknowledged in national and international innovation platforms. His work has resulted in 22 documents, cited 223 times across 189 publications, and an h-index of 8 according to Scopus, reflecting his growing scholarly impact. Through his research, leadership, and commitment to community-oriented technological development, he stands as a prominent figure driving eco-efficient construction solutions and advancing circular-economy practices across Latin America. This profile strongly aligns with the Innovative Research Award category, highlighting contributions that exemplify outstanding creativity, sustainability, and impact in materials science.
Publication Profile
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Featured Publications
FernĆ”ndez, N., Basso, A. V., Peisino, L. E., LĆ³pez, S., Tapia, A., & Kreiker, J. (2025). A novel biocomposite made of citrus peel waste and mushroom mycelium: Mechanical, thermal, and bio-repellency studies. Recycling.
Fernandez, N., Strzelecki, F., Floreano, A., & Kreiker, J. (2025). Sustainable alternative masonry units to replace the fired clay vault in the BENO system. Construction Reports.
Fernandez, N., Kreiker, J., Strzelecki, F., & Floreano, A. (2025). Beno system with masonry as an alternative to baked clay vaults. Architect.
Gaggino, R., Kreiker, J., Peisino, L. E., SĆ”nchez Amono, M. P., & FernĆ”ndez, N. (2024). Proposal for the recycling of urban solid waste in municipalities of CĆ³rdoba for the development of construction components for social purposes. Urban Notebook.
Granados, A. M., Kreiker, J., & De Rossi, R. H. (2002). Insertion of Fischer carbene complexes into the carbonācarbon bond: Ring expansion of a sulfur heterocycle from five- to six-membered. Tetrahedron Letters.