Danny Xiao

Danny Xiao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is actively involved in teaching and research related to construction materials and transportation systems. His professional affiliations include the Transportation Research Board (TRB), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Wisconsin Highway Research Program (WHRP).

Dr. Xiao's research focuses on pavement materials, including concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, with an emphasis on durability under deicing chemicals and the use of sealers for protection. His work supports infrastructure asset management and is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. He serves as faculty advisor for the American Concrete Institute student chapter and contributes to technical oversight in state-level transportation research.

He is a licensed Professional Engineer and maintains active roles in national and state-level engineering organizations, including the TRB Standing Committees on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements (AKP20) and Asphalt Pavements (AKP30), as well as the ASCE Wisconsin Section.

Dr. Xiao earned his doctorate from the University of Arkansas and previously worked as a Research Associate at the Louisiana Transportation Research Center and the Arkansas Department of Transportation before joining UW-Platteville in Fall 2015.

• Member, Technical Oversight Committee, Wisconsin Highway Research Program (WHRP)
• Member, TRB Standing Committee on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements (AKP20)
• Member, TRB Standing Committee on Asphalt Pavements (AKP30)
• Faculty Advisor, American Concrete Institute UW-Platteville Student Chapter
• Professional Engineer, licensed

He advises undergraduate students through professional organization chapters and contributes to curriculum development in civil engineering. His research integrates practical transportation challenges with material science to improve long-term infrastructure performance. There are no listed grants beyond the WisDOT sponsorship mentioned, but his role in WHRP suggests ongoing engagement with funded research initiatives.

Dr. Xiao is associated with the Civil and Environmental Engineering lab environment at UW-Platteville, where experimental work on pavement materials and durability testing is conducted. He collaborates with state agencies and participates in applied research programs aimed at improving highway infrastructure resilience.