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Dr. Shadi Saadeh is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management at California State University, Long Beach, College of Engineering. He joined CSULB in 2007 after research positions at Texas Transportation Institute (2003-2005) and Louisiana Transportation Research Center (2006-2007). His research focuses on experimental characterization and modeling of highway materials, with emphasis on sustainable infrastructure development.
Education includes:
- BSc Civil Engineering - University of Jordan (1997)
- MSc Civil Engineering - Washington State University (2002)
- PhD Civil Engineering - Texas A&M University (2005)
Research spans granular material behavior, asphalt technology, and advanced characterization using X-ray CT and image analysis. Recent work emphasizes sustainable materials including recycled plastics, biochar additives, and permeable pavements to reduce environmental impact.
Publications demonstrate strong focus on pavement performance testing (82% of recent articles), recycling technologies (43%), and advanced material characterization (37%). Trends show increasing emphasis on sustainability aspects since 2020.
