Syed Haider

Syed Haider is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on pavement engineering, including material characterization, preservation, performance modeling, and rehabilitation. He holds academic leadership roles and has contributed extensively to advancing sustainable and efficient transportation infrastructure solutions.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University (2004)
• M.S., Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (1993)
• B.S. (Hons), Civil Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (1989)

Research Interests:
Dr. Haider’s work spans pavement material science, recycled asphalt mixtures, binder rheology, and statistical methods for infrastructure management. He emphasizes practical applications like pavement preservation treatments, performance-related specifications, and non-destructive evaluation techniques. His recent focus includes calibration of mechanistic-empirical pavement design models and improving Weigh-in-Motion sensor accuracy.

Awards:

• ASCE Fellow (2023)
• Five-time winner of Federal Highway Administration’s Long-Term Pavement Performance Data Contest (2015–2022)
• Walter and Pauline Adams Academy Fellowship (2009–2010)
• Robert G. Packard Award (2008)

Grants & Advising:
His research is supported by grants from agencies like the Federal Highway Administration. He has advised multiple graduate students and contributed to advancing technologies in pavement rehabilitation and sustainability. No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, but collaborations with industry and institutions are evident through his publications.