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Majid GhayoomiView profile

Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
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Majid Ghayoomi is a Professor and Civil Engineering Undergraduate Coordinator in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering and geomechanics, particularly unsaturated soil mechanics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. He teaches courses such as Soil Mechanics, Engineering Behavior of Soils, and Geotechnical Modeling. Dr. Ghayoomi holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an M.S. from Sharif University, and a B.S. from the University of Tehran. His research interests include bioremediation, hazards mitigation, soil-structure interaction, and materials testing. He leads the Geotechnical Modeling and Innovation lab, advancing bio-inspired solutions and remote sensing applications in geotechnical systems. His recent work emphasizes climate change impacts on seismic resilience, microbial stabilization of soils, and satellite-based soil moisture monitoring. Key contributions include studies on liquefaction mitigation, seismic site response, and infrastructure vulnerability in dynamic environments. His research spans theoretical, experimental (centrifuge modeling), and computational approaches to address complex geotechnical challenges.

ONG Ghim Ping RaymondView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Pavements
• Multimodal Transport Infrastructure
• Transportation Planning
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Dr. ONG Ghim Ping Raymond is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Research) at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). He concurrently serves as Director (Operations) at the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore. His expertise spans sustainable pavements, multimodal transport infrastructure, and urban mobility systems. Dr. Ong holds a B.Eng (Civil) with First Class Honours and a PhD from NUS, followed by postdoctoral research at Purdue University. He has authored/co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed journal articles and 120 conference papers. His research focuses on circular economy applications in infrastructure, car-lite urban design, and mega-projects like Tuas Port and Changi Airport expansions. Dr. Ong actively engages in policy advisory roles, serving on international committees for ASCE, ASTM, and EASTS. He has received prestigious awards including the Alfred Noble Prize (ASCE) and Takeuchi Yoshio Award (OCDI). His teaching accolades include multiple NUS Faculty of Engineering commendations. He advises on critical infrastructure projects for agencies like Changi Airport Group and Defence Science and Technology Agency. Dr. Ong frequently contributes to public discourse on transport and urban planning via media interviews and policy consultations.

Benyuan LiuView profile

Professor

• Data and Computer Communication Networks
• Mobile and Wireless Networks
• Internet Technologies & Applications
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Benyuan Liu is a Professor at the Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences within the Kennedy College of Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell . He serves as Director and Graduate Coordinator for Ph.D. programs, with expertise in Data and Computer Communication Networks, Mobile and Wireless Networks, and Internet Technologies & Applications. Education: B.S., University of Science and Technology of China M.S., Yale University Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging , Deep Learning for Endoscopy , and Edge Computing Systems . Recent work includes automated lesion detection, 3D reconstruction from sensor data, and predictive models for financial and reproductive health domains. The 15 most recent publications highlight applications of deep learning in medical diagnostics (thyroid nodules, gastric lesions, dental caries), computer vision (attention mechanisms, transformers), and financial technology (market psychology analysis). Technical themes include mmwave radar processing, diffusion models for synthetic data, and multi-scale feature extraction. Benyuan Liu leads the Computer Networking Lab and CHORDS initiative at UMass Center for Digital Health. His work bridges network optimization with healthcare AI , emphasizing real-time systems and portable diagnostics.

• Transportation Engineering
• Pavement Mechanics
• Sustainable Infrastructure
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Imad L. Al-Qadi is the Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Director of the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Penn State and has held faculty positions at Virginia Tech and Penn State. His research focuses on sustainable transportation infrastructure, pavement mechanics, and advanced materials. Al-Qadi leads initiatives like the Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT), a high-speed test facility for autonomous vehicles and energy harvesting systems. Key roles include: Director of ICT, advancing multimodal transportation infrastructure Pioneer of the Smart Road and full-scale pavement testing Founder of the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering Research interests span: Highway/airfield sustainability Tire-pavement interaction Energy harvesting Electric vehicles' infrastructure impact Leadership roles include past presidency of ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute and editorship of the International Journal of Pavement Engineering. He has authored over 1,000 publications, including 390 refereed papers, and secured over 180 research grants from federal agencies and industry. Awards include NSF Young Investigator Award (1994), TRB Crum Award (2023), and 2024 Executive Leadership Fellow. His work is internationally recognized, with honorary professorships at institutions in China, Sweden, and the UK.

Kunhee (KC) ChoiView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Transportation
• Construction Management
• Infrastructure Sustainability
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Kunhee (KC) Choi is a Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University, holding the History Maker Homes Endowed Professorship and serving as a Chancellor EDGES Fellow. His research focuses on enhancing transportation systems through cyber-enabled solutions, including digital twinning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. B.E. in Architectural Engineering, Korea University (1999) M.S. in Construction Science, Texas A&M University (2002) Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2008) Dr. Choi’s work addresses four key areas: (1) AI-powered mobility and safety solutions for highway projects, (2) cost-time-risk tradeoff analyses under alternative contracting methods, (3) infrastructure sustainability through life-cycle assessment, and (4) stochastic modeling for civil planning and management. His research has been funded by NSF, USDOT, NCHRP, and TxDOT. Recent publications highlight his emphasis on predictive analytics, flood resilience, pavement engineering, and AI-driven disaster recovery frameworks. The i²dEAS Lab, which he directs, has produced 130+ peer-reviewed publications and secured $500k+ in annual research funding. Chancellor EDGES Fellow (2022) NSF Grant Recipient for Road Safety Research Texas Sea Grant Program Award (NOAA Funding) for AI-based evacuation route modeling Dr. Choi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes integrative learning and interdisciplinary critical thinking in construction management. His lab collaborates with academia, government, and industry to optimize transportation infrastructure performance through safer, more efficient management strategies.

Elie HajjView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Paving Materials
• Asphalt Pavement Engineering
• Transportation Infrastructure Analysis
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Elie Hajj is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), serving as Associate Director of the Western Regional Superpave Center. His research focuses on asphalt pavement engineering, sustainable materials, and infrastructure resilience. He specializes in pavement rehabilitation, numerical modeling of dynamic load impacts, and economic analysis of pavement preservation strategies. Dr. Hajj has received recognition for his 2016 ASTM award for outstanding work on pavement rehabilitation economics. He actively engages in professional service, including TRB webinars and academic seminars on topics like pavement damage assessment and vehicle operating costs. His teaching spans graduate and undergraduate courses in pavement design, materials engineering, and advanced pavement analysis. His research integrates experimental and computational methods to address challenges in pavement performance under superheavy loads, recycled material utilization, and energy-efficient construction practices. Collaborations with industry and government agencies enhance the practical applicability of his findings.

Inge HoffView profile

Professor

• Materials for road construction
• Frost protection
• Laboratory testing
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Professor Inge Hoff is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he has served since 2009. Prior to this, he held roles as senior researcher and research leader at SINTEF. Research Interests : Materials for road construction, frost protection, laboratory testing, pavement dimensioning, road rehabilitation, state development modeling, ground-penetrating radar surveys, and concrete/natural stone coverings. Students : Mentors active PhD fellows Lisa Hannasvik, Arman Hamidi, Clara Weber, and Shoiab Ahmad. Teaching : Coordinates courses like TBA4204/BYGT1102 Transport Infrastructure , BYGT2204 Road and Railway Construction , and BA8600 Pavement Structure Dimensioning . Recent publications highlight his expertise in granular material behavior, asphalt durability under climate stressors, and advanced structural assessment techniques. Collaborations with international researchers and presentations at major conferences (TRB, International Conference on Bituminous Mixtures) demonstrate his ongoing contributions to road engineering.

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.

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Civil Engineering
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Dr. Andy Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland. He holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), an MEng from the National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE), and a BEng from NUCE. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, integrating machine learning and deep learning techniques to assess infrastructure integrity. Key areas include damage detection in bridges, pavements, and buildings, as well as sustainable construction materials like bamboo. Nguyen leads projects such as the 'Next Generation Living Laboratory for Engineering Education and Engagement,' emphasizing real-world applications of technology in civil infrastructure. His work spans crack detection algorithms, finite element model updating, and vibration-based structural analysis. He collaborates on AI-driven solutions for autonomous vehicle object detection and smart maintenance planning. Nguyen’s contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and active supervision of postgraduate research in composite materials and transport infrastructure. His research outputs highlight advancements in computational mechanics, sensor technologies, and data-driven methods for infrastructure resilience. Nguyen’s expertise bridges civil engineering challenges with cutting-edge machine learning, advancing both theoretical and applied solutions for sustainable and safe structures.

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.

Md S HossainView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Waste Management
• Bioreactor Landfill Technology
• Landfill Gas to Energy
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Dr. Md S Hossain is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, directing the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability (SWIS). He holds a B.S. from IIT Bombay, an M.E. from AIT Bangkok, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on sustainable waste management, bioreactor landfills, geotechnical engineering, and slope stabilization, with notable contributions to landfill gas-to-energy and recycled materials utilization. He has over 6 years of professional experience in geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects globally. Research Interests: Sustainable waste management, landfill engineering, slope stabilization, recycled materials, geotechnical site investigations. Key Roles: Director of SWIS, Principal Investigator on numerous grants, and advisor to over 50 graduate students. Dr. Hossain has secured millions in grants from agencies like NSF, EPA, and TxDOT, focusing on waste-to-energy, landfill mining, and slope stabilization using recycled plastics. His awards include the ISWA Leadership Award and Distinguished AIT Alumni recognition. He actively collaborates with international organizations like CCAC and ISWA, advocating for sustainable waste solutions in developing countries. His work spans 50+ projects in Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., emphasizing practical applications like recycled plastic pins for slope stabilization and ET cover systems for landfills. SWIS, under his leadership, promotes global sustainable waste management through education, research, and policy advocacy.

Srishti BanerjiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Construction Materials
• Structural Fire Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure
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Dr. Srishti Banerji is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University and Director of the Systems, Materials, and Structural Health (SMASH) Lab. She leads research on advanced construction materials, structural resilience under extreme loads (particularly fire), sustainable infrastructure, and structural health monitoring. Her group focuses on experimental testing, numerical simulations, and developing design solutions for civil infrastructure. Education: PhD in Civil (Structural) Engineering, Michigan State University (2021) MS in Civil (Structural) Engineering, Concordia University (2016) BS in Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar (2013) Research Focus: Her work spans: 1) Characterization of high-performance/sustainable materials (e.g., UHPC, recycled glass pozzolan), 2) Structural behavior under fire exposure, 3) Integration of electric charging systems in concrete pavements, 4) Non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring, and 5) Retrofitting techniques for infrastructure strengthening. She employs machine learning, thermo-mechanical modeling, and full-scale experimentation. Publication Trends: Her 13+ journal articles primarily analyze fire resistance of concrete/timber structures, UHPC material properties at high temperatures, sensor-based infrastructure monitoring, and sustainable material development. Recent works increasingly incorporate machine learning and electrification concepts. Awards & Honors: Teacher of the Year (USU, 2025) ASCE ExCEEd Faculty Teaching Fellowship (2023) Top Cited Article Award, Fire and Materials Journal (2023) SHMII-11 Early Career Grant (2022) NSERC Scholarship (2015) Best Conference Paper (SEC 2016) Current Projects & Teams: She leads 5+ funded projects including fire performance of polymer concrete, self-healing concrete for bridges, and Utah-sourced UHPC development. Mentees include 3 PhD students (Abdullah Al Sarfin, Mehrnoosh Nazari, Mahmoud Ali) and alumni working on sustainable materials and additive manufacturing.

• Transportation Engineering
• Location Optimization
• Geospatial Information Science
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Tae J. Kwon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta . His research spans Winter Transportation Engineering , Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) , Traffic Optimization , and Geospatial Information Science . Developed LoRWIS , a web-based decision support system for road weather sensor optimization Recipient of multiple awards including ITS Canada Excellence in Research and Development Award (2024) , KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) , and Early Career Research Award (University of Alberta, 3 times) Active in professional committees like the TRB Surface Transportation Weather Research Group (2016–present) Research Highlights : Winter Road Maintenance : Advanced geostatistical and deep learning techniques for road condition monitoring Location Optimization : Pioneered models for RWIS sensor placement using hybrid geostatistical methods Intelligent Transportation Systems : Focused on big data applications for traffic safety and connected vehicles Climate Resilience : Integrated ecological vulnerability into fire hazard modeling Scientific Awards : ITS Canada Excellence in Research (2024) KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) Donald Stanley Best Paper Award (2023) AKCSE Early Achievement Award (2021) University of Alberta Early Career Research Award (2020) Great Supervisor Award (2019) Teaching & Leadership : Teaches courses like CIV E 419 (Transportation Engineering: Highway Planning and Design) and CIV E 612 (Transportation Planning: Methodology and Techniques) Leads the Geospatial Transportation System & Sensing Solutions Lab (GeoTrans) , mentoring PhD students Juan Cuellar and Jiehao Bi Collaborates with agencies including Alberta Transportation , NSERC , and Iowa DOT

Ebenezer FanijoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
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Ebenezer Fanijo is an Assistant Professor at the School of Building Construction, part of the College of Design at Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined in Spring 2023 and specializes in sustainable and smart-resilient infrastructure, focusing on low-carbon construction materials and alternative energy sources. His work addresses carbon emissions in building materials and processes through advanced research on cementitious composites, recycled materials, and green technologies. Dr. Fanijo holds a B.S. in Building Construction (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), M.S. in Civil Engineering (University of Idaho, 2019), and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concurrent MEng in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech (2022). He is also a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and LEED Green Associate with over five years of construction sector experience. Education: B.S. Building Construction, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (First Class Honours) M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Idaho (2019) Ph.D. Civil Engineering & MEng Materials Science, Virginia Tech (2022) Research Interests: His research spans sustainable construction materials, concrete durability, green technologies using recycled/by-product materials, 3D-printed cementitious materials, and advanced sensing for structural monitoring. He emphasizes decarbonizing infrastructure and developing innovative composites to reduce lifecycle emissions. Awards: NSBE Golden Torch Award (2022) – Recognized as Graduate Student of the Year National/international awards for research excellence Teaching & Advising: Dr. Fanijo teaches courses on construction materials, green technologies, and sustainable practices. He developed core curricula such as Construction Materials and Methods and Green Construction Technology . His advising focuses on student mastery of material properties and their integration into environmental performance frameworks. Professional Contributions: He has led funded research projects, published widely in peer-reviewed journals, and pioneered work on alkali-silica reactivity mitigation, asphalt mix design optimization, and corrosion monitoring. His lab integrates AI and nanoscale techniques for material analysis.

S. Madeh PiryonesiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data analytics
• Infrastructure asset management
• Construction management
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Dr. S. Madeh Piryonesi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on data analytics, infrastructure asset management, construction management, and climate-resilient infrastructure. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2019), an MEng from the University of Tehran (2014), and a BSc from the University of Tehran (2012). Education PhD, University of Toronto, 2019 MEng, University of Tehran, 2014 BSc, University of Tehran, 2012 Her research interests include leveraging machine learning for infrastructure resilience, optimizing construction processes, and predictive modeling of pavement conditions. She has received notable awards such as the CSCE/CRC Best Paper Award (2019) and First Place in the LTPP Data Analysis Contest (2018). Awards CSCE/CRC Best Paper Award, 2019 First Place in LTPP Data Analysis, 2018 CNAM Best Presentation Award (3rd Place), 2019 CNAM Best Presentation Award (3rd Place), 2018 She teaches courses such as CVL742 (Project Management) and CVL320 (Strength of Materials). Her work combines data-driven methodologies with practical engineering challenges to enhance infrastructure sustainability and decision-making.