Baoshan Huang

Baoshan Huang is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, where he has served since January 2002. His research focuses on sustainable infrastructural materials, pavement engineering, and geotechnical systems. He leads a robust research program funded by federal and state agencies including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).

His educational background includes a PhD from Louisiana State University (2000), and both an MS (1988) and BS (1984) from Tongji University, China. He is a registered professional engineer in Louisiana.

Huang’s research interests span infrastructural materials, including asphalt and concrete characterization and multi-scale modeling, pavement engineering covering design, testing, maintenance, and asset management, and geotechnical engineering involving soil improvement and deep foundations. His work emphasizes sustainability through recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), waste tire rubber, and industrial byproducts.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in sustainable pavement materials, with a focus on recycling (RAP, RAS, tire rubber), bio-based modifiers (bio-char), and performance evaluation using advanced rheological and mechanical testing. Many studies integrate statistical modeling for pavement performance and safety analysis, particularly in transportation safety and crash frequency prediction.

He has held significant professional service roles, including:

• Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
• Chairman, ASCE Bituminous Materials Committee (2010–2012)
• Steering Member, ASCE Pavement Committee
• TRB Committee Member (AFK30, AFK40)
• Faculty Senator, University of Tennessee (2010–2013)

Huang has advised numerous graduate students and secured over $6.5 million in research funding. His collaborative work with researchers like X. Shu and Q. Dong reflects an active, team-based research environment. His lab engages in experimental characterization of materials using techniques such as GPC, FTIR, neutron scattering, and discrete element modeling. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles underscore his academic impact.