Zahid Hossain

Dr. Zahid Hossain is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Graduate Programs in Engineering at Arkansas State University (A-State). He specializes in Transportation Engineering, Sustainable Materials, and Geotechnical Engineering. His research focuses on innovative pavement materials, environmental sustainability, and advanced material characterization techniques. Dr. Hossain holds a Ph.D. from The University of Oklahoma and has been recognized with the Fellow of ASCE and President's Gold Medal from Khulna University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK)
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Oklahoma
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Oklahoma
• B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Bangladesh)

Research Interests:

Dr. Hossain’s work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure, including asphalt modification with recycled materials, soil stabilization, and lean construction methodologies. His recent studies involve nanotechnology applications in materials science, moisture resistance of binders, and seismic site analysis in Arkansas. He employs advanced techniques like FTIR spectroscopy and AFM for material characterization.

Scientific Awards & Affiliations:

• Fellow, ASCE
• Green Belt Certification (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Member, American Concrete Institute and National Dean List

Advising & Research:

Dr. Hossain leads interdisciplinary teams at the Center for Efficient and Sustainable Use of Resources (CESUR), focusing on green technologies and pavement durability. His grants include projects on warm mix asphalt feasibility and corrosion mitigation in metal culverts.

Labs & Teams:

Active in CESUR, he collaborates on projects involving rice husk ash utilization, soil stabilization, and pavement performance evaluation.