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Dr. Hassan Baaj is a Professor at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering, serving as the Director of the Centre for Pavement & Transportation Technology (CPATT) and holding the Norman W. McLeod Chair in Sustainable Pavement Engineering. He also serves as Associate Dean - Research & External Partnerships. His expertise spans pavement design, materials engineering, and sustainable infrastructure. He has led numerous international committees, including RILEM's Technical Committee 278 on Crack Healing of Asphalt. His research focuses on smart pavements, recycled materials, and mechanistic design.
Education:
- PhD in Civil Engineering, 2002, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, France
- Diplôme d'Études Approfondies in Civil Engineering, 1998, École Nationale des Travaux Publics de l’État, France
- Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology, 2020, University of Waterloo
Research Interests: Sustainable pavement materials, asphalt binder modification, recycled materials integration, smart infrastructure technologies, and pavement performance prediction using AI. His work emphasizes environmental impact reduction and innovation in transportation engineering.
Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles focusing on asphalt technology, recycled materials, and smart pavement systems. Recent trends include AI-driven performance prediction and eco-friendly material solutions.
Awards:
- 2022: Outstanding Performance Award (University of Waterloo)
- 2020: Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award
- 2017: Norman W. McLeod Best Oral Presentation Award
Teaching & Advising: Courses include CIVE 542 (Pavement Design), CIVE 644 (Sustainable Materials), and CIVE 740 (Transportation Engineering). He actively supervises graduate students in pavement engineering and material science.
Labs & Teams: Leads CPATT, a multidisciplinary center advancing pavement technology through R&D. Collaborates with industry partners on smart pavement systems and eco-materials.
