Yusuf Mehta

Yusuf Mehta, Ph.D., P.E., is a Full Professor and Director of the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs) at Rowan University's Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable transportation infrastructure, pavement materials, and innovative construction technologies. He leads the CREATEs lab, which houses a $3M Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) for accelerated pavement testing.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (1999)
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Oklahoma (1995)
• B.E., Civil Engineering, University of Mumbai, India (1993)

Research Interests:

• Pavement materials innovation (e.g., recycled plastics, polymer modifiers)
• Infrastructure sustainability and resilience
• Advanced pavement testing methodologies
• Climate change adaptation strategies for pavements
• Geosynthetic-reinforced pavement systems

Awards:

• 2022 Rowan University Entrepreneurship Award
• 2018 South Jersey ASCE Distinguished Engineer
• 2014 Rowan Research Achievement Award
• 2012 AASHTO High Value Research Award

Grants & Collaborations:

• State/NJDOT-funded projects on pavement recycling and performance
• US Army Corps of Engineers partnership (HVS acquisition)
• NSF-funded transportation curriculum integration initiatives

Labs/Teams: Directs CREATEs with advanced facilities for pavement innovation. Active in Rowan Engineers Without Borders.