Mena Souliman

Dr. Mena Souliman is the Ronald D. Brazzel Endowed Professor of Civil Engineering and Chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Texas at Tyler. His expertise spans resilient pavement materials, fatigue endurance, and sustainable infrastructure. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University (2012), an M.S. (2009), and a B.C.E. from Hashemite University (2007).

Research Interests: Dr. Souliman focuses on advancing pavement engineering through innovations in materials, laboratory characterization, and predictive modeling. His work includes:

• Resilient pavement materials and fatigue analysis
• Infrastructure sustainability and circular economy
• Artificial neural networks in pavement performance prediction
• Smart technologies for pavement monitoring
• Geosynthetic reinforcement and material recycling

Publications: His 120+ technical works address topics like asphalt fatigue, environmental impact, and AI-driven solutions. Recent trends emphasize machine learning applications and sustainable material utilization.

Awards: He has received the International Road Federation Fellowship (2009), 2017 Crystal Talon Award, 2018 Crystal Quill Awards, and the 2021 UT Tyler President’s Scholarly Achievement Award.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his research has driven state/national initiatives in pavement performance and infrastructure resilience. He mentors students in civil engineering and sustainable technologies.

Labs & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects in UT Tyler’s Civil Engineering department, collaborating on smart pavement tools like SMART3PM and CMI3 metrics for road safety.