Bouzid Choubane

Bouzid Choubane is a Researcher and Director of the National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP) at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. With over 35 years of expertise in transportation infrastructure and materials, he leads NCPP's outreach, education, and research initiatives to preserve national transportation systems. Previously, he spent 25 years at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), overseeing materials and research programs, and was a Research Associate at Canada's National Research Council.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Florida (1993)
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1987)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, Centre Universitaire de Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria (1984)

Research Interests: Focuses on pavement preservation technologies, asphalt materials, transportation infrastructure resilience, and sustainable construction practices. His work bridges academia, government, and industry to enhance infrastructure durability and efficiency.

Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed papers emphasize asphalt pavement performance, material behavior, and infrastructure management strategies. Recent trends include hydroplaning prediction tools, pavement response models, and long-term material evaluations.

Awards:

• Outstanding Teaching Award (University of Florida)
• President's Recognition Award (University of Florida)
• Meyer-Horne Outstanding Achievement Award (ASTM International)
• Highway Engineer of the Year (Florida DOT)

Advising & Grants: Spearheaded multi-million-dollar FDOT research programs and strategic partnerships. Active in TRB committees and editorial boards, advancing transportation research.

Labs/Teams: Leads NCPP and collaborates with FDOT, academic institutions, and private entities to develop innovative infrastructure solutions.