Daniel Hochstein

Daniel Hochstein serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Manhattan University, where he has held faculty positions since 2010, progressing from Adjunct Instructor to his current rank. He previously served as an Adjunct Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University from 2014-2015 and maintains licensure as a Professional Engineer in Delaware and Engineering Intern in New York.

Hochstein earned his PhD from Columbia University following completion of both his MS and BS degrees at Manhattan University. His educational foundation directly supports his research and teaching in civil engineering materials.

His research program focuses on durability mechanisms in construction materials, with particular expertise in asphalt weathering under ultraviolet radiation, thermal properties of lightweight concrete, recycled material integration, and moisture-heat transfer in cementitious systems. This work addresses critical sustainability challenges in infrastructure through material innovation and performance enhancement.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals concentrated efforts in thermal energy storage applications for concrete, detailed asphalt degradation modeling under combined UV-moisture exposure, and computational optimization of reinforced concrete structures. He has also contributed significantly to engineering pedagogy through competition-based learning methodologies.

Hochstein's scholarly recognition includes:

• Columbia University Visiting Scientist appointment during sabbatical (2024)
• New York University Scholar-in-Residence (2022)
• Professional Development Grant from The Brothers of the Christian Schools (2020)
• ASEE Unleashed Scholarship (2020)
• Full Membership in Sigma Xi (2020)
• ASCE ExCEEd Faculty Fellowship for teaching excellence (2018)
• NCAT Professor Training Course Travel Stipend (2017)
• AISC Educator Workshop Travel Grant (2016)

He has mentored students including Dominguez O. on recycled waste oil applications for asphalt rejuvenation and Ceconi M. on reinforced concrete shear wall optimization. His research has secured over $40,000 in recent funding from sources including the EPA ($25,000 for asphalt recycling), Manhattan College Summer Grants, and transportation research centers, focusing on sustainability and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Professionally, Hochstein contributes through active committee roles in ASTM International (C09, D04, G03), RILEM technical committees (PPB, TES, PHC), and Transportation Research Board working groups. He also serves his community as a Captain in the Mount Kisco Fire Department with national certifications in fire officer and instructor roles.