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Raquel Moraes serves as an Associate Research Professor at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) within Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, focusing on advancing sustainable pavement technologies through innovative asphalt research.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
- B.S. in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
Dr. Moraes specializes in asphalt technology with expertise in recycled asphalt pavements (RAP), asphalt binder modification, and durability enhancement. Her research addresses critical industry challenges including cracking resistance, moisture susceptibility, and sustainable material integration through bio-based recycling agents and recycled plastics. She develops balanced mix designs for high-recycled-content asphalt that maintain structural integrity while reducing environmental impact.
Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on high-recycled-content asphalt mixtures, with 60% of recent work focused on recycling agent optimization and 30% addressing airfield pavement joint performance. Key trends include the development of bio-based modifiers (15% of publications), recycled plastic integration (10%), and durability assessment protocols for mixtures with >30% recycled content. Her work bridges laboratory innovation with field applications, particularly through NCAT's industry partnerships.
As a core researcher at the National Center for Asphalt Technology, Dr. Moraes contributes to this globally recognized pavement research facility that conducts full-scale accelerated testing and develops industry standards. Her 2024 promotion to Associate Research Professor reflects significant contributions to sustainable pavement engineering, though specific grant details and advising activities were not documented in available sources.
