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Prof. Dr. Alvaro Garcia Hernandez is a distinguished academic and current Head of Institute of Highway Engineering at RWTH Aachen University (Germany). He previously served as Associate Professor (2020-2022) and Assistant Professor (2013-2020) at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham. His career includes research fellowships at EMPA (Switzerland), TU Delft (Netherlands), and University of Cantabria (Spain).
- Education: PhD in Civil Engineering (2008) from University of Cantabria, Spain
- Current Role: Chair and Institute of Highway Engineering, RWTH Aachen University
- Research Focus: Self-healing asphalt, thermal properties of pavements, induction heating applications, and sustainable road materials
His research explores advanced pavement technologies, including asphalt mixture optimization and energy harvesting systems. Recent work (2025) includes thermal traffic sensor development and road marking visibility for automated vehicles, while earlier studies (2016-2017) focused on induction healing, microcapsule technology, and climate-resilient asphalt.
Alvaro's publications reveal a strong emphasis on transportation infrastructure and materials innovation, with recurring subfields like:
- Asphalt self-healing mechanisms
- Thermal and electromagnetic repair techniques
- Microstructural optimization
- Climate-adaptive road design
- Rejuvenator delivery systems
- Urban temperature mitigation