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Issam Khoury is an Associate Professor and Director of the Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE) at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. (Ohio University), M.S. (Ohio University), and B.S. (Ohio State University) in Civil Engineering. His research focuses on structural instrumentation, pavement performance testing, and geotechnical data analysis. Khoury has extensive experience in highway research projects for agencies like ODOT and FHWA, including work on perpetual pavements, bridge instrumentation, and material testing. He has co-authored over 40 technical reports and papers on topics like pavement durability, fiber-reinforced materials, and forensic infrastructure analysis. His applied research aids in improving transportation infrastructure design and maintenance strategies. Key contributions include instrumentation of test roads (e.g., US 23 in Delaware, OH) and bridges, and validation of ODOT’s design methodologies.
Education:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Ohio University
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Ohio University
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Ohio State University
Research Highlights: Khoury’s work emphasizes field data collection and analysis, including sensor installation for pavements and bridges. He evaluates material properties (e.g., concrete, asphalt) and develops tools like the JPCP Design Catalog for New York State. His research bridges lab testing (e.g., MEPDG material inputs) and real-world infrastructure performance.
Grants & Projects: Leads projects funded by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), FHWA, and others. Recent efforts include optimizing perpetual pavement thickness, analyzing culvert corrosion, and investigating tree-pavement interactions for urban infrastructure resilience.
Labs/Teams: Directs ORITE, which specializes in transportation and environmental research. Collaborates with the Accelerated Pavement Load Facility for large-scale testing.
