جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrew F. Brahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Asphalt Emulsion
• Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation
• Sustainability in Civil Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew F. Braham is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas, College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). His research focuses on asphalt emulsion technology, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, and sustainability in civil engineering. Dr. Braham directs a comprehensive laboratory specializing in flexible pavement materials research and serves as Associate Director of the Southern Plains Transportation Center. Dr. Braham earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008), M.S. (2002) and B.S. (2000) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at Southeast University in Nanjing, China (2009-2010). His research interests center on asphalt emulsion technology, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation techniques, and sustainability applications in civil engineering. Dr. Braham has developed innovative testing methodologies for asphalt emulsion particle size analysis and has extensively studied cold in-place recycling and full-depth reclamation processes. His work bridges laboratory research with practical field applications, focusing on extending pavement life while reducing costs and environmental impacts. Analysis of Dr. Braham's recent publications reveals a strong focus on asphalt emulsion characterization, pavement preservation techniques, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. His research spans material science, transportation engineering, and environmental considerations, with particular emphasis on practical applications for state transportation agencies. The work demonstrates progression from fundamental material characterization to applied field implementation and economic analysis. Associate Director of Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC) (2023-present) Chair of TRB Committee AKN18 'Pavement Maintenance, Preservation, and Rehabilitation' (2025-present) Co-chair of AASHTO TSP-2 Emulsion Task Force Research Subcommittee (2023-present) Member of International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) Sustainability Committee (2025-present) Dr. Braham has advised numerous graduate students through their doctoral and master's research, with many now working in transportation agencies and research institutions. His research has been funded by diverse sources including the Arkansas Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, National Science Foundation, and various industry associations. He has developed and taught multiple courses on transportation infrastructure, sustainability in civil engineering, and pavement design. His laboratory capabilities include comprehensive testing for asphalt binder, asphalt emulsion, and asphalt mixture analysis. He also directs the TREAT Mobile Lab, which provides hands-on training for asphalt emulsion applications and pavement preservation techniques across the country.

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Civil Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andy Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland. He holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), an MEng from the National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE), and a BEng from NUCE. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, integrating machine learning and deep learning techniques to assess infrastructure integrity. Key areas include damage detection in bridges, pavements, and buildings, as well as sustainable construction materials like bamboo. Nguyen leads projects such as the 'Next Generation Living Laboratory for Engineering Education and Engagement,' emphasizing real-world applications of technology in civil infrastructure. His work spans crack detection algorithms, finite element model updating, and vibration-based structural analysis. He collaborates on AI-driven solutions for autonomous vehicle object detection and smart maintenance planning. Nguyen’s contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and active supervision of postgraduate research in composite materials and transport infrastructure. His research outputs highlight advancements in computational mechanics, sensor technologies, and data-driven methods for infrastructure resilience. Nguyen’s expertise bridges civil engineering challenges with cutting-edge machine learning, advancing both theoretical and applied solutions for sustainable and safe structures.

Khurram K. Afridiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Power Transfer
• Power Electronics
• Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Khurram K. Afridi is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cornell University's College of Engineering. With a BS from Caltech and SM/PhD from MIT, he leads the High-Frequency Power Electronics and Control (HFPEC) research group. His work focuses on high-frequency power electronics, wireless power transfer systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Dr. Afridi's research spans capacitive wireless power transfer systems for electric vehicles, high-frequency power converters , impedance control networks , and power density optimization . His team has developed innovative approaches for multi-MHz wireless power transfer, reduced-fringing-field systems, and high-efficiency power conversion architectures. Recent work emphasizes practical implementation challenges including thermal management, pavement-embedded systems, and dynamic charging applications. His publications reveal a strong focus on high-power-density systems , wireless charging technologies , and advanced power conversion techniques . The research spans both theoretical modeling and practical implementation, with numerous papers in top conferences like APEC, ECCE, and IEEE journals. Key themes include improving power transfer efficiency at multi-MHz frequencies, developing novel matching network designs, and creating practical systems for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. First Place Prize Paper Award, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2023 First Place Best Contribution Award, IEEE WPTCE, 2023 Second Place Prize Paper Award, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2022 Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, 2022 Cornell Engineering Research Excellence Award, 2021 NSF CAREER Award, 2016 Dr. Afridi has successfully advised numerous graduate students who have received multiple Outstanding Presentation Awards at major conferences. His research has been supported by significant funding including the NSF CAREER Award. The HFPEC group maintains strong industry connections and focuses on translating theoretical advances into practical power electronics solutions with real-world impact. Current research directions include electrified roadways, dynamic wireless charging systems, and high-power-density power conversion architectures for next-generation applications.

Samer M. Madanatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Infrastructure Management
• Facility Performance Modeling
• Optimal Management Policies under Uncertainty

Samer Madanat is the Xenel Distinguished Professor of Engineering Emeritus and former Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Berkeley. He holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Systems from MIT and specializes in transportation infrastructure management with focus on facility performance modeling and developing optimal management policies under uncertainty. His research interests center on lifecycle maintenance optimization for bridge networks, pavement resurfacing policies minimizing costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and decision support systems for infrastructure planning. He has led significant research projects on network reliability and maintenance optimization under multiple constraints. Dr. Madanat received the Science and Technology grant from the University of California Office of the President in 2000 and served as Editor-in-Chief of the ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems from 2001-2011. His research group has included graduate students investigating large-scale infrastructure optimization challenges.

Cristina Torres-Machiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Infrastructure Asset Management
• Sustainability and Resilience in Transportation
• Decision-Making and Optimization Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Torres-Machi is an Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, holding the Beavers Professorship of Construction Engineering. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Valencia and Universidad Católica de Chile (2015), a MSc in Planning and Management in Civil Engineering (2012) and BSc in Civil Engineering (2008) from Universitat Politècnica de Valencia. Her research focuses on infrastructure asset management, sustainability/resilience in transportation, and decision-making optimization systems. She leads the Innovation for Resilient Infrastructure (IRI) research group, advancing methodologies for long-term infrastructure management. Recognized with awards including the Abertis International Award (2016) and excellence in PhD dissertation (2015/2017), she serves as Chair of ASCE’s Construction Research Council and Vice-Chair of TRB’s Transportation Asset Management committee. Her work integrates machine learning, predictive analytics, and data science to improve pavement performance and lifecycle cost analyses. Professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and active roles in TRB committees. Research emphasizes pavement rehabilitation strategies, flood impact modeling, and equitable infrastructure adoption trends. Over 60 publications (60+ citations) span journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters, with projects funded by public/private agencies. Current projects explore satellite-based monitoring, EV infrastructure impacts, and disaster-resilient traffic systems. Her recent work addresses procurement fallacies in design-build projects and integrates social vulnerability assessments in natural hazard planning.

Morten Birkvedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morten Birkved is a Professor at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, and Head of SDU Life Cycle Engineering. He leads the SDU Climate Cluster and actively contributes to research on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) , Circular Economy , and Environmental Sustainability . His work spans cross-disciplinary collaborations in Denmark and internationally. Education: M.Sc. in Environmental Chemistry, PhD in Sustainable Development His research interests focus on integrating LCA with circular economy principles, analyzing environmental impacts of construction materials, and developing sustainable solutions for agriculture and energy systems. Recent projects include microbial protein production, green fuels in shipping, and biorefineries for organic waste valorization. Recent publications highlight 2025 advancements in: Eco-design strategies for buildings Hybrid wastewater treatment systems Carbon-storing asphalt pavements Comparative LCA of housing typologies These studies emphasize Denmark as a case study region and leverage both parametric and probabilistic modeling approaches. Scientific Awards Recipient of SCC Fast Track Prize (2025) Teaching & Supervision Supervised PhD research on circular agriculture and plastic circularity Lectured on chemical processes and environmental impacts since 2019 Labs & Projects Coordinates EU-funded initiatives like FLAVOURFERM (plant-based fermentation) and AgriLoop (circular agriculture) Develops microbial platforms for waste-to-protein conversion Advances biostimulants for sustainable agriculture

• Remote Sensing
• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ayman Habib is the Thomas A. Page Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. He serves as Co-Director of the Civil Engineering Center for Applications of UAS for a Sustainable Environment (CE-CAUSE) and Associate Director of the Joint Transportation Research Program. His work focuses on integrating remote sensing technologies like LiDAR and UAV systems into infrastructure monitoring, environmental management, and transportation engineering. Key areas include sensor calibration, mobile mapping systems, and applications in forest inventory, pavement maintenance, and stockpile monitoring. Research interests span remote sensing, geomatics, and UAV-based solutions for civil engineering challenges. He actively develops methodologies for automated data processing, LiDAR intensity normalization, and machine learning-driven infrastructure assessment. His projects address sustainability through precise environmental and transportation systems analysis. Selected publications highlight advancements in LiDAR-based road cracking detection, forest reconstruction via neural networks, and UAV calibration for agricultural and environmental applications. His work emphasizes scalable solutions for infrastructure maintenance and environmental monitoring, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches in civil engineering and computer science.

Md S Hossainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Waste Management
• Bioreactor Landfill Technology
• Landfill Gas to Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Md S Hossain is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, directing the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability (SWIS). He holds a B.S. from IIT Bombay, an M.E. from AIT Bangkok, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on sustainable waste management, bioreactor landfills, geotechnical engineering, and slope stabilization, with notable contributions to landfill gas-to-energy and recycled materials utilization. He has over 6 years of professional experience in geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects globally. Research Interests: Sustainable waste management, landfill engineering, slope stabilization, recycled materials, geotechnical site investigations. Key Roles: Director of SWIS, Principal Investigator on numerous grants, and advisor to over 50 graduate students. Dr. Hossain has secured millions in grants from agencies like NSF, EPA, and TxDOT, focusing on waste-to-energy, landfill mining, and slope stabilization using recycled plastics. His awards include the ISWA Leadership Award and Distinguished AIT Alumni recognition. He actively collaborates with international organizations like CCAC and ISWA, advocating for sustainable waste solutions in developing countries. His work spans 50+ projects in Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., emphasizing practical applications like recycled plastic pins for slope stabilization and ET cover systems for landfills. SWIS, under his leadership, promotes global sustainable waste management through education, research, and policy advocacy.

• Large deformation FE analysis of soils
• Soil–structure interaction
• Offshore foundation systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yuxia Hu is a Professor at the University of Western Australia, affiliated with the School of Engineering (Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering) and the School of Social Sciences, Planning and Transport Research Centre. Her research focuses on geotechnical engineering, particularly in large deformation FE analysis, offshore foundation systems, and soil-structure interaction. She has contributed to advancements in suction caissons, plate anchors, and computational mechanics, with applications in offshore wind energy and infrastructure stability. Research Interests: Large deformation FE analysis of soils, soil-structure interaction, offshore foundation systems, soil mechanics, and pavement engineering. Awards: Telford Premium, British Geotechnical Association Prize, and Significant Junior/Senior Paper Award. Grants: Leads projects on offshore anchors, carbon capture in pavements, and road maintenance optimization. Her work addresses challenges in geotechnical design and sustainable infrastructure, with a focus on numerical modeling and experimental validation. Collaborations span academia and industry, emphasizing practical solutions for complex soil-structure systems.

• Environmental Informatics
• Hydrology
• Water Resources Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caterina Valeo is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, holding a PhD from McMaster University. Her research focuses on environmental systems modeling with applications in forest management, urban water infrastructure, and climate resilience. Her work spans disturbance modeling in forested regions (including pine beetle infestations and forest fire impacts on watershed hydrology), sustainable urban water development through low-impact design tools like bioretention cells and permeable pavement, and climate change analysis using artificial neural networks for flood frequency prediction. She integrates hydrological, hydraulic, and water quality models to study pollutant dispersion in rivers and nearshore ecosystems, with emphasis on macrophyte-periphyton dynamics and dissolved oxygen impacts on aquatic habitats. Her research provides practical solutions for forest regeneration planning, stormwater management in Canadian climates, and climate-adaptive water infrastructure design through advanced computational approaches including fuzzy logic and neural network quantile estimation.

• Civil Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Pavement Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nina Kristiina Raitanen is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University . Her work focuses on quiet pavement technologies , sustainable transportation systems , and project-based learning (PBL) in civil engineering education. She has contributed to research on noise reduction in road infrastructure and lifecycle thinking for sustainable development. Her recent publications highlight trends in transportation engineering , emphasizing materials science and environmental engineering to address urban noise pollution and improve road sustainability. Topics include quiet pavement design, product requirements, and evaluation metrics for acoustic performance.

Srishti Banerjiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Construction Materials
• Structural Fire Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Srishti Banerji is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University and Director of the Systems, Materials, and Structural Health (SMASH) Lab. She leads research on advanced construction materials, structural resilience under extreme loads (particularly fire), sustainable infrastructure, and structural health monitoring. Her group focuses on experimental testing, numerical simulations, and developing design solutions for civil infrastructure. Education: PhD in Civil (Structural) Engineering, Michigan State University (2021) MS in Civil (Structural) Engineering, Concordia University (2016) BS in Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar (2013) Research Focus: Her work spans: 1) Characterization of high-performance/sustainable materials (e.g., UHPC, recycled glass pozzolan), 2) Structural behavior under fire exposure, 3) Integration of electric charging systems in concrete pavements, 4) Non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring, and 5) Retrofitting techniques for infrastructure strengthening. She employs machine learning, thermo-mechanical modeling, and full-scale experimentation. Publication Trends: Her 13+ journal articles primarily analyze fire resistance of concrete/timber structures, UHPC material properties at high temperatures, sensor-based infrastructure monitoring, and sustainable material development. Recent works increasingly incorporate machine learning and electrification concepts. Awards & Honors: Teacher of the Year (USU, 2025) ASCE ExCEEd Faculty Teaching Fellowship (2023) Top Cited Article Award, Fire and Materials Journal (2023) SHMII-11 Early Career Grant (2022) NSERC Scholarship (2015) Best Conference Paper (SEC 2016) Current Projects & Teams: She leads 5+ funded projects including fire performance of polymer concrete, self-healing concrete for bridges, and Utah-sourced UHPC development. Mentees include 3 PhD students (Abdullah Al Sarfin, Mehrnoosh Nazari, Mahmoud Ali) and alumni working on sustainable materials and additive manufacturing.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resource Management
• Urban Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Ertl is a Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. His research focuses on urban water systems, emphasizing sustainable drainage, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He has coordinated 55 projects, including international initiatives in Albania and Austria, addressing stormwater management, wastewater heat recovery, and sewer infrastructure resilience. Key Projects : Analysing re-activated watercourses for urban resilience (2024–2028) Resilient rainwater management in Austria (2024–2028) Assessing pollutant emissions in Albania (2024–2027) Research Themes : Building Information Modeling (BIM) in wastewater systems Uncertainty analysis under climate change Stormwater pollution and heat island mitigation Awards : 2018: Goldene Ehrennadel des ÖWAV 1993: Best student award at AGIT 93 His recent publications highlight multidisciplinary approaches to wastewater energy recovery, spatial compatibility of nature-based solutions, and prioritization of stormwater management sites. He has supervised numerous theses and contributed to media discussions on urban climate resilience, including articles in Austrian outlets like futurezone.at and Der Kurier.

• Transportation Engineering
• Location Optimization
• Geospatial Information Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tae J. Kwon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta . His research spans Winter Transportation Engineering , Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) , Traffic Optimization , and Geospatial Information Science . Developed LoRWIS , a web-based decision support system for road weather sensor optimization Recipient of multiple awards including ITS Canada Excellence in Research and Development Award (2024) , KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) , and Early Career Research Award (University of Alberta, 3 times) Active in professional committees like the TRB Surface Transportation Weather Research Group (2016–present) Research Highlights : Winter Road Maintenance : Advanced geostatistical and deep learning techniques for road condition monitoring Location Optimization : Pioneered models for RWIS sensor placement using hybrid geostatistical methods Intelligent Transportation Systems : Focused on big data applications for traffic safety and connected vehicles Climate Resilience : Integrated ecological vulnerability into fire hazard modeling Scientific Awards : ITS Canada Excellence in Research (2024) KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) Donald Stanley Best Paper Award (2023) AKCSE Early Achievement Award (2021) University of Alberta Early Career Research Award (2020) Great Supervisor Award (2019) Teaching & Leadership : Teaches courses like CIV E 419 (Transportation Engineering: Highway Planning and Design) and CIV E 612 (Transportation Planning: Methodology and Techniques) Leads the Geospatial Transportation System & Sensing Solutions Lab (GeoTrans) , mentoring PhD students Juan Cuellar and Jiehao Bi Collaborates with agencies including Alberta Transportation , NSERC , and Iowa DOT

Patrick Singletonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Travel Behavior
• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Safety
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patrick Singleton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, specializing in transportation research. His work bridges travel behavior, safety analysis, and health impacts of transportation systems, with a focus on active transportation and data science applications. Academic Background: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Portland State University, 2017) Research Areas: Travel behavior, transportation-electrification, pedestrian safety, health-wellbeing in transport Recent research trends emphasize data-driven approaches to pedestrian and bicycle safety, transportation electrification, and the impact of environmental factors like air quality on travel patterns. His lab develops tools for pedestrian data analysis and systemic safety improvements. Scientific recognition includes multiple UDOT awards and a 2017 Best Paper award. He mentors graduate students in transportation modeling and safety analysis.