Ahmed Abed

Dr. Ahmed Abed is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston University. His research focuses on asphalt recycling, low-energy asphalt technologies, and life cycle sustainability assessment of pavements. He has 18 years of combined academic and industry experience, including 10 years in research and teaching and 8 years in civil engineering project management.

Education:

• PhD in Pavement Engineering (2015–2019)
• MSc in Highways and Transportation (2010–2013)
• BSc in Highways and Transportation (2000–2004)

Research Interests:

• Climate change impact on pavement design
• Recycled asphalt mix performance modeling
• Pavement life cycle sustainability
• Non-destructive pavement testing techniques

Key Projects:

• SMARTi: Smart pavement monitoring systems
• PavementLCM: Life cycle management strategies
• Prevention and Management of Road Surface Damage

Professional Activities:

• Organized the 7th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavement (2023)
• Member of Chartered Institution of Highway and Transportation (CIHT)