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Cristina Torres-MachiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Infrastructure Asset Management
• Sustainability and Resilience in Transportation
• Decision-Making and Optimization Systems
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Cristina Torres-Machi is an Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, holding the Beavers Professorship of Construction Engineering. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Valencia and Universidad Católica de Chile (2015), a MSc in Planning and Management in Civil Engineering (2012) and BSc in Civil Engineering (2008) from Universitat Politècnica de Valencia. Her research focuses on infrastructure asset management, sustainability/resilience in transportation, and decision-making optimization systems. She leads the Innovation for Resilient Infrastructure (IRI) research group, advancing methodologies for long-term infrastructure management. Recognized with awards including the Abertis International Award (2016) and excellence in PhD dissertation (2015/2017), she serves as Chair of ASCE’s Construction Research Council and Vice-Chair of TRB’s Transportation Asset Management committee. Her work integrates machine learning, predictive analytics, and data science to improve pavement performance and lifecycle cost analyses. Professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and active roles in TRB committees. Research emphasizes pavement rehabilitation strategies, flood impact modeling, and equitable infrastructure adoption trends. Over 60 publications (60+ citations) span journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters, with projects funded by public/private agencies. Current projects explore satellite-based monitoring, EV infrastructure impacts, and disaster-resilient traffic systems. Her recent work addresses procurement fallacies in design-build projects and integrates social vulnerability assessments in natural hazard planning.

Jason WeissView profile

Professor

• Concrete Materials
• Cementitious Materials
• Early Age Behavior of Concrete
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Jason Weiss is a Professor and the Miles Lowell and Margaret Watt Edwards Distinguished Chair in Engineering at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering, where he is affiliated with the School of Civil and Construction Engineering. He previously served as Head of the School from 2015 to 2020 and was a long-time faculty member at Purdue University, holding the Jack and Kay Hockema Professorship and directing the Pankow Materials Laboratory. His educational background includes a B.A.E. from Pennsylvania State University, and M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1997 and 1999, respectively. Dr. Weiss’s research centers on the behavior of cement and concrete, with a strong emphasis on early-age shrinkage, cracking, durability, transport properties, internal curing, and performance prediction of concrete structures. He is widely recognized for developing and advancing test methods such as the ring test, dual ring test, and electrical resistivity measurements for assessing cracking potential and durability. His work has significantly influenced specifications for concrete pavements through the FHWA’s Performance Engineered Mixtures program. He has authored over 425 publications, including more than 225 peer-reviewed journal articles, and his editorial leadership includes serving as Editor-in-Chief of the American Concrete Institute’s Journal of Materials, Associate Editor of the Transportation Research Record, and former Editor-in-Chief of both the ASTM journal Advances in Civil Engineering Materials and the RILEM journal Materials and Structures. NSF Career Award RILEM L'Hermite Medal ACI W. P. Moore, Young Member, Philleo, Wason, and Arthur Anderson Awards ASCE Huber Award ESCSI Erskine Award ACPA Knutson Award Multiple teaching awards including the University Murphy Award and induction into the Purdue Teaching Academy Dr. Weiss has been deeply involved in mentoring and advising, recognized through multiple teaching and advising awards. He has led large research teams and secured significant funding for infrastructure materials research. His work is supported by federal agencies and industry partners, particularly in advancing performance-based specifications for durable and sustainable concrete. He leads research within the Infrastructure Materials Laboratories at Oregon State, including the Concrete Performance Lab and Kiewit Building Materials Lab, focusing on innovative mixture designs, durability testing, and field implementation.

Ronald BlabView profile

Professor

• Road Engineering
• Pavement Design
• Material Science (Asphalt/Concrete)
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Prof. Ronald Blab is a distinguished academic at TU Wien's Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, holding the position of Professor in the Institute of Transport Sciences. His research focuses on advanced road engineering topics, including pavement design, material science, and infrastructure management. He leads projects on performance-based design approaches and innovative testing methods for pavements, such as multi-directional Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) analyses. Notable contributions include work on bonded concrete overlays, unbound block pavement systems, and winter service infrastructure resilience. Blab has authored over 400 publications and supervised numerous theses, with recent work emphasizing sustainable materials and structural longevity under dynamic loads. He holds an honorary doctorate (Dr. h.c.) and has been pivotal in advancing Austrian engineering standards. His research integrates computational modelling, field testing, and lifecycle cost analysis for infrastructure solutions. Key projects include the implementation of lifecycle cost assessment (LCCA) in Austrian pavement design and the development of design catalogs for regional road networks. His academic leadership extends to lectures on winter maintenance strategies and the rebranding of TU Wien's Civil Engineering Faculty to emphasize environmental engineering.

Tomasz SiwowskiView profile

Professor

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Composite Materials in Construction
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Prof. Tomasz Siwowski, PhD, DSc, Eng., is the Head of the Department of Roads and Bridges at the Faculty of Civil, Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszów University of Technology. Appointed as the Minister of Science's representative to the Scientific Council of the Road and Bridge Research Institute, he specializes in structural analysis, composite materials, fatigue strength, and infrastructure durability. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in large-scale infrastructure projects. PhD, DSc, Eng. in Civil Engineering Expert in composite materials and bridge diagnostics Over 200 publications and patents His research focuses on new materials for road infrastructure , diagnostics and durability of structures , and fatigue analysis of steel bridges . Recent studies include implementing FRP composites for bridge decks and repurposing renewable energy components in civil engineering. The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in distributed fiber optic sensing for structural health monitoring and hybrid construction systems combining concrete with composite materials. As President of Promost Consulting , he directs design and management of major infrastructure projects. The Road and Bridge Research Institute, where he serves on the Scientific Council, develops innovative materials and European-standard construction systems for transportation facilities. His career spans both academic leadership and practical bridge construction supervision .

Hyun-Jong LeeView profile

Professor

• Asphalt theory and mixtures
• Pavement performance and life cycle
• Design of long term performing pavements
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Hyun-Jong Lee is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Sejong University. He has been serving at Sejong University since 2001 and has established himself as a leading researcher in pavement engineering and infrastructure maintenance with applications of artificial intelligence techniques. Dr. Lee's educational background includes: Ph.D. from North Carolina State University (1996) M.S. from KAIST (1988) B.S. from Yonsei University (1986) His research interests focus on asphalt theory and mixtures, pavement performance and life cycle, design of long term performing pavements, and pavement maintenance and management using machine learning. Dr. Lee has pioneered the application of deep learning techniques to infrastructure inspection problems, bridging traditional civil engineering with modern artificial intelligence approaches. His fingerprint research areas include Pavement Engineering (100%), Asphalt Concrete Engineering (90%), Asphalt Mixture Engineering (86%), and related subfields. Dr. Lee's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applying advanced computer vision and deep learning techniques to solve critical infrastructure maintenance challenges. His work spans road manhole detection, pavement patching detection, bridge deck crack analysis, and road marking deterioration assessment, showcasing a comprehensive approach to transportation infrastructure monitoring and maintenance. Among his notable achievements are: Development of Seoul City asphalt overlay design guide Establishment of pay adjustment factors for Seoul City Sinkhole/Cavity detection using 3D GPR scanner Dr. Lee has successfully led research projects that translate theoretical advancements into practical applications for city infrastructure management. His work with Seoul City demonstrates the real-world impact of his research on urban transportation systems. With an h-index of 23 and over 2010 citations, he maintains an active research profile with growing publication output in recent years. His laboratory focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies for infrastructure inspection, particularly utilizing deep learning algorithms for automated detection and assessment of road and bridge conditions. The research team has established collaborations with transportation authorities to implement their research findings in real-world infrastructure management systems.

Hani TitiView profile

Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Pavement Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
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Hani Titi is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College of Engineering & Applied Science. Holding the Lawrence E. Sivak Faculty Fellowship, he earned his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (1996) with additional degrees from Jordan University of Science & Technology and Yarmouk University. Research focuses on: Geotechnical and pavement material characterization Mechanistic-Empirical pavement design Finite element analysis of pile behavior X-ray microcomputed tomography for aggregate durability Nondestructive pavement evaluation methods His publications predominantly address pavement material performance, recycled materials, and accelerated testing methods, showing consistent focus on sustainable infrastructure and geotechnical innovation over the past decade.

Benjamin BowersView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Design
• Pavement Materials
• Infrastructure Resilience
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Benjamin Bowers is the McCartney-Chase Highway Engineering Distinguished Associate Professor of Pavements and Materials in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville), M.S. (Civil Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and B.S. (Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte). His research focuses on sustainable pavement design, infrastructure resilience, and the integration of reclaimed materials into transportation systems. Key projects include a $1.25M FAA grant on airfield pavement resilience and a $1.539M NOAA grant addressing sea level rise impacts. He co-led Auburn’s team honored with the FHWA Environmental Excellence Award and received the Resilient Roads Roundtable’s Innovators and Influencers Award. Bowers is a principal investigator for NCAT test track studies and actively involved in industry initiatives like the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s carbon emissions task force. His work bridges academia and practice through collaborations at the Alabama Transportation Conference and the Transportation Research Institute. Bowers contributes to advancing cold recycling techniques, polymer-modified asphalt, and resilient infrastructure policies, emphasizing sustainability and cost optimization in transportation systems.

Zongzhi LiView profile

Professor

• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Infrastructure Asset Management
• Statistical and Econometric Modeling
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Zongzhi Li is a Professor at the Armour College of Engineering , Illinois Institute of Technology , serving as Director of Transportation Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering and Management . His expertise spans transportation systems analysis, infrastructure asset management, and risk modeling. Education : Ph.D. in Transportation and Infrastructure Systems Engineering (2003), MSIE in Operations Research (2002), MSCE in Transportation Engineering (2000) from Purdue University; BE in Civil Engineering (1992) from Chang’an University. Research focuses on statistical and econometric methods for transportation demand, pavement performance, and safety analysis; simulation modeling for ITS; risk and uncertainty modeling in dynamic networks; and sustainable asset management addressing system interdependencies. Recent publications (2013-2009) emphasize optimization of transportation performance measures, safety audits , life-cycle cost analysis , and interdependent project investments , reflecting his work in statistical modeling, risk assessment, and sustainable infrastructure. Scientific Awards : Sigma Xi Research Excellence (2011), Arthur M. Wellington Prize (2011), Reason Foundation Senior Research Fellowship (2009), Charley V. Wootan Award (2001), IRF Fellowship (1998). Contact: lizz@illinoistech.edu , 312.567.3556. Available for media interviews on transportation engineering topics.

• Pavement Engineering
• Asphalt Mixtures Fatigue and Damage
• Long-Life Pavement Structural Design
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Xinghai Peng serves as a Research Fellow at RWTH Aachen University's Institute of Highway Engineering since January 2025, focusing on advanced pavement engineering research. His work bridges experimental material science and structural design methodologies for sustainable infrastructure. His academic background includes: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Changsha University of Science & Technology (2013-2017) Master's Degree in Highway Engineering from Changsha University of Science & Technology (2017-2019) Ph.D. in Highway Engineering from Changsha University of Science & Technology (2019-2024) Exchange studies at University Malaysia Sabah (2018) Dr. Peng's research centers on asphalt mixture fatigue mechanics , long-life pavement structural design , and digital twin applications for pavement performance prediction . His experimental work investigates time-temperature equivalence principles, three-dimensional stress states, and bio-based material modifications to develop durable, sustainable pavement solutions. Current projects emphasize microstructural characterization and multiaxial fatigue modeling. His 12 publications (2021-2024) reveal consistent focus on asphalt mixture fatigue behavior, bio-oil/rubber modification effects, and three-dimensional stress state analysis. Published primarily in Construction and Building Materials and Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering , his work integrates laboratory testing with theoretical modeling to advance sustainable pavement engineering practices. He participated in a National Natural Science Foundation of China project (2021-2024; grant 52078063) studying time-temperature equivalence of asphalt mixture fatigue under three-dimensional stress states, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capabilities in transportation infrastructure research. Based at RWTH Aachen's Institute of Highway Engineering (Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1), Dr. Peng collaborates within Germany's leading pavement research ecosystem while maintaining ties with Chinese research institutions through prior projects.

Omar SweiView profile

Associate Professor

• Infrastructure Systems
• Asset Management
• Sustainable Engineering
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Dr. Omar Swei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. His primary research focuses on applying operations research methods to enhance infrastructure systems' design, maintenance, and sustainability. He holds a strong academic background from MIT and has been recognized with prestigious awards including the 2020 TRB Best Poster Award and the 2015 ASCE Best Paper Award. Dr. Swei's expertise spans Asset Management, Life Cycle Modeling, Optimization Methods, and Sustainable Infrastructure Management. He teaches courses such as CIVL 300 (Construction Engineering and Management), CIVL 519 (Risk and Decision Analysis for Infrastructure Management), and CIVL 522 (Project and Construction Economics). His work emphasizes developing optimal infrastructure policies under uncertainty and improving economic and environmental performance through innovative analytical frameworks. Recent research trends in his publications highlight sustainable infrastructure design, climate change mitigation strategies for pavements, and probabilistic models for infrastructure resilience. He has pioneered the integration of reinforcement learning and deep learning techniques to address complex infrastructure management challenges. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, economics, and environmental science to create actionable solutions for global infrastructure sustainability. Education: M.S./Ph.D., Civil & Environmental Engineering, MIT Fulbright Scholar (2016–2017) Awards: 2020 TRB Best Poster Award (2nd Place) 2015 ASCE Workshop Best Paper Award Dr. Swei collaborates with industry and governmental agencies to translate research into practical tools for infrastructure decision-making. He leads UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management program, fostering innovation in water resource systems.

Qian ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-performance cementitious materials
• Advanced materials in infrastructure
• Multi-scale material modeling
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Qian Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Florida A&M University-Florida State University's College of Engineering. Their research focuses on high-performance materials, structural applications of advanced materials, and infrastructure durability. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2015), an M.S. from the same institution (2010), and a B.S. from Tsinghua University (2009). Education : Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2015) M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2010) B.S. Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University (2009) Research Interests : Dr. Zhang specializes in multi-functional cementitious materials, thermal properties of construction materials, and fire safety engineering. Their work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure solutions and innovative material applications, including self-healing concrete and ductile interlayers to prevent reflective cracking in pavements. Research Trends : Recent publications highlight advancements in additive manufacturing materials, corrosion-resistant infrastructure, and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) applications. Key themes include material durability under extreme conditions, fiber-reinforced composites, and lifecycle sustainability. Awards & Grants : Not explicitly listed in available texts. Advising & Labs : No students or lab affiliations specified in provided data. Their research likely leverages university engineering facilities for material testing and structural analysis.

• Materials and Structures for Sustainable Construction
• Hybrid Structures (Concrete/Timber/Steel)
• Multiscale-Multiphysics Modeling
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Lin Wan-Wendner is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, KU Leuven, with a focus on materials and structures for sustainable construction. They are affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering Technology and lead research on hybrid structures combining concrete, timber, steel, and novel materials, as well as multiscale-multiphysics modeling of structural behavior and 3D concrete printing. Research Highlights : Sustainable structural design, hybrid material systems, computational modeling, and additive manufacturing in construction. Current Projects : Promotor for initiatives like HYBRE (demountable hybrid structures), 3D4WALL (3D-printed wall elements), and climate-resistant composite materials. Engagement : Committee member for steel-timber composites, editorial board member of Low-carbon Materials and Green Construction , and reviewer for journals including Engineering Structures and Structural Concrete . Recent publications emphasize chloride binding in geopolymers, recycled aggregate modeling, and machine learning applications for concrete durability. Their work bridges theoretical and applied research in structural engineering.

Yang LuView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Multiscale/Multiphysics Modeling
• Nanotechnology Application in Sustainable Construction
• Service Life Prediction of Durable Cementitious Materials
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Dr. Yang Lu (P.E.) is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Boise State University, College of Engineering. He obtained his M.S. from Tsinghua University and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on Computational Multiscale/Multiphysics Modeling and Nanotechnology Application in Sustainable Construction , with applications in asphalt concrete, cementitious materials, and energy-harvesting infrastructure. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers. Key research areas include microstructural crack modeling, chemo-mechanical degradation, thermography for defect inspection, and machine learning in resilient infrastructure design. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities and climate action. Scientific Awards NIST Outstanding Associate Award Dean's Pratt Fellowship (2006) NIST-ARRA Fellowships (2010, 2012) Best Paper Award, COMSOL Conference (2012) ARRA Travel Fund Program Award (2012) Dr. Lu leads the Micromechanics and Smart Infrastructure Group (MMSIG) and plans to establish a Lab for Sustainable Structures and Materials focusing on computational microstructural modeling and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Grace OyeyiView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
• Recycled Materials in Construction
• Pavement Engineering
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Grace Oyeyi is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable transportation infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on innovative uses of recycled materials in pavement systems. She leads projects on lightweight cellular concrete, pavement environmental impacts, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Her work integrates field testing, sensor technology, and data-driven modeling to enhance material performance and reduce environmental footprints. Affiliations: University of Windsor - Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department Research Themes: Recycled Materials Integration in Pavements Environmental Impact Assessment of Construction Materials Smart Infrastructure Monitoring Systems Cold-Climate Pavement Adaptation Her research has produced over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2020, including studies on cellular concrete thermal behavior, recycled aggregate performance, and smart pavement instrumentation. She collaborates with industry and government to translate findings into practical guidelines for sustainable infrastructure development. Key projects include Ontario-based pavement test sections and Nigerian flood-resilient systems. Dr. Oyeyi's work bridges academic research and real-world applications, emphasizing lifecycle sustainability and resilience. She advocates for policy frameworks that incentivize recycled material adoption in construction.

Beatriz Martin-PerezView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Durability of Concrete
• Corrosion of Reinforcements
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Beatriz Martin-Perez is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. and MASc from the University of Toronto and a B.Sc. from the University of Houston. Her work is centered on structural engineering with a focus on the long-term performance and deterioration of concrete infrastructure. Her research interests include the durability of reinforced concrete, corrosion mechanisms, finite element modeling, and the integration of material deterioration models into structural analysis. She also contributes to the development of design guidelines for wind uplift resistance in roofing systems. Her prior research at the National Research Council of Canada involved predictive tools for flexible pavement performance under traffic and environmental loading. She is an active member of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and the American Concrete Institute, contributing to professional standards and research advancement in civil infrastructure. Her career reflects a strong commitment to improving the resilience and service life of civil engineering structures through advanced modeling and experimental validation. Dr. Martin-Perez joined the University of Ottawa in 2002 and continues to lead research in structural durability and performance modeling. Although no specific grants or advising activities are detailed in the source text, her sustained academic position and professional engagement indicate ongoing research leadership.