M. Emin Kutay

Dr. M. Emin Kutay is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on transportation infrastructure evaluation, asphalt mixture characterization (both experimental and modeling), mechanistic-empirical pavement analysis and design, pavement preservation techniques, and geotechnical engineering. He has authored numerous publications and received prestigious awards including the Academic Leadership Fellow (2024-2025) and AAPT Walter J. Emmons Award (2008).

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland-College Park (2005)
• M.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland-College Park (2002)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2001)

His research interests emphasize sustainable and durable infrastructure solutions. Recent work includes developing cost allocation models for flexible pavements, evaluating rejuvenator performance, and advancing finite element frameworks for pavement analysis. He has also contributed to climate impact studies on pavement durability and standardized testing methodologies for asphalt materials.

Awards:

• Academic Leadership Fellow, MSU (2024-2025)
• TRB Best Poster Award (2023)
• William A. Bradley Award (2015)
• ASCE Arthur M. Wellington Prize (2009)
• AAPT Walter J. Emmons Award (2008)

His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications, enhancing pavement design longevity and environmental sustainability. Grants and collaborations focus on advancing asphalt technology and infrastructure resilience.