Admir Masic
Admir Masic is an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is known for his research on ancient Roman concrete, particularly for leading a study that uncovered the construction techniques used in Pompeii just before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. His findings have provided new insights into the mixing processes of Roman concrete, challenging previously held beliefs about ancient construction methods.
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Admir Masic, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor who co-authored the study, told Reuters that he felt like he 'traveled back in time' during the excavation.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman concrete technology at Pompeii ruins
United States· 2025-12-23
Admir Masic is an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at MIT and the lead author of a study documenting the discovery of Roman concrete.
Ancient Pompeii construction site reveals the process for creating Roman concreteUnited States· 2025-12-20
