Dr Samarin has established an international reputation for his work on concrete, carried out for over 30 years in industry in Australia. His principal contributions have been to concrete durability, and to non-destructive testing; he is the author of over 30 publications, relating to these topics. Dr Samarin serves by invitation on 3 ASTM and 2 RILEM standards committees, as well as Australian standards committees relating to cement and concrete. He is currently the leader of a large research team in the field of materials technology, working for the largest Australian manufacturer of building and construction materials and products