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MAGDY A. ABDELRAHMAN, PH.D. Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Endowed Professor
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department,
Missouri University of Science and Technology,
134 Butler-Carlton Hall, 1401 N. Pine St., Rolla, MO 65409
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (573) 341-6124
PROFILE AND INTERESTS
Civil Engineering faculty, Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Endowed Professor.
Industry, teaching, and research experiences are in the area of infrastructure sustainability with applications in
pavement design, materials, and performance. An expert in asphalt modifications including the use of recycled
modifiers in civil/construction applications; holding a patient in crumb rubber reclaiming. National and
international recognition with services in national committees on asphalt/pavement subjects.
Research and teaching interests are in infrastructure sustainability and recycling of asphalt pavement,
modified asphalt binders, quality control/quality assurance, road materials and construction, design and
characterization of asphalt binders and mixtures, pavement design and analysis, advanced materials
characterization and modeling, and environmental aspects of road material recycling.
Personal Information
Country of Citizenship: USA
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana. Research in pavement materials, August
1991-May 1996. Advisor: Professor Samuel Carpenter.
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt. Research in pavement management, September
1985-April 1988. Advisor: Professor Essam Sharaf.
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, major in Construction Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt, September
1978-May 1983.
Post Doctoral/Educational Experience
• Research Associate, North Central Superpave Center/School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University,
February 1999-June 2000.
• Visiting Researcher, Liverpool and Nottingham Universities, the UK, a Royal Society award, February 1998-
September 1998.
• Graduate Research Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, the University of Illinois-Urbana, August
1991-May 1996.
• The Peace Fellowship Program, the University of Alabama and the University of Illinois-Urbana, September
1989-August 1991.
License
• Fundamental of Engineering (FE), 2002
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EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• MAPA Endowed Professor, Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department, Missouri
University of Science and Technology August 2017-Present.
• Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, North Dakota State University (NDSU), August
2016-July 2017.
• Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, North Dakota State University, August 2010-July 2016.
• Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, North Dakota State University, August 2004-July 2010.
• Research Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
(UNL), May 2002-August 2004.
• Director, Asphalt Products Division, Rouse Polymerics International, Inc. Vicksburg, MS,
June 2000-April 2002.
• Research Associate, North Central Superpave Center/School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University,
February 1999-May 2000.
• Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering Department, Zagazig University, Egypt, June 1996-January
1999.
• Graduate Research Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, the University of Illinois-Urbana, August
1991-May 1996.
• Consultant, Globetrotters Engineering Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, May 1990-August 1991.
• Engineering Work, public service in Egypt. Teaching and Research Assistant, Zagazig University, Egypt,
June 1983-September 1989.
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RESEARCH, CREATIVE, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
1. Abdelrahman, M. and Ragab, M. (2017). “Enhancing the Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt’s Storage
Stability through the Control of its Internal Network Structure.” International Journal of Pavement
Research and Technology. Accepted/In production. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
2. Ghavibazoo, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2016). “Changes in composition and molecular
structure of asphalt in mixing with crumb rubber modifier.” Road Materials and Pavement Design,
DOI: 10.1080/14680629.2016.1138878. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
3. Ragab, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2016). “Investigation of the Physical and Molecular Properties of
Asphalt Binders Processed with Used Motor Oils.” Journal of Materials, vol. 2015, Article ID 632534.
Doi:10.1155/2015/632534. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
4. Ghavibazoo, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2015). “Evaluation of Oxidization of Crumb
Rubber-Modified Asphalt during Short-Term Aging.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board
(TRB). No. 2505: 84-91. DOI 10.3141/2505-11. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
5. Ragab, M., Abdelrahman, M., and Ghavibazoo, A. (2015). “Effect of Dissolved Species from Crumb
Rubber Modifier on Micromechanical Properties of Asphalt Binders.” Advances in Civil Engineering
Materials, American Society of Testing Materials. Vol. 4, No. 1: 275-291. DOI
10.1520/ACEM20150018. ISSN 2165-3984. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
6. Abdelrahman, M., Ragab, M., and Bergerson, D., (2015). “Effect of Used Motor Oil on the Macro
and Micromechanical Properties of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt.” International Journal of Waste
Resources, Vol. 5 (2):165. DOI: 10.4172/2252-5211.1000180. (Primary and advisor of co-primary
author).
7. Waldenmaier, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Attia M. (2015). "Comparison of Single Stage and
Multistage Permanent Deformation Test for Recycled Asphalt Pavement as a Flexible Pavement Base
Layer Material." Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, American Society of Testing Materials, Vol.
4 (1): pp. 202–217. DOI: 10.1520/ACEM20150011. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
8. Ragab, M., Abdelrahman, M., and Ghavibazoo, A. (2015). “Effect of Interaction Parameters on the
Hardness and Elastic Modulus of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt.” International Journal of Pavement
Research and Technology, Vol. 8 (3): pp. 199-205. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
9. Bergerson, D., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2014). “Environmental Study of the Release of
BTEX from Asphalt Modified with Used Motor Oil and Crumb Rubber Modifier.” International
Journal of Waste Resources, Vol. 4 (4):165. DOI: 10.4303/2252-5211.1000165. (Co-primary and
advisor of primary author).
10. Noureldin, E., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Parametric Analysis of Resilient Modulus Modeling
for Recycled Asphalt Pavement in Base Layer.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),
No. 2401: pp. 30-43. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
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11. Ghavibazoo, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Effect of Crumb Rubber Dissolution on Low-
Temperature Performance and Aging of Asphalt-Rubber Binder.” Journal of the Transportation
Research Board (TRB), No. 2445: pp. 47-55. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
12. Ragab, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Effect of Interaction Conditions on Internal Network
Structure of Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalts.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),
No. 2444: pp. 130-141. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
13. Saboori, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Tools for Sustainability Management in Pavement
Industry.” Journal of Frontiers in Construction Engineering. World Academic Publishing Inc., Vol. 3
(3): pp. 55-71. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
14. Ghavibazoo, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Effect of Crumb Rubber Modification on Short Term
Aging Susceptibility of Asphalt Binder.” International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology,
Vol. 7 (4): pp. 297-304. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
15. Abdelrahman, M., Katti, D., Ghavibazoo, A., Upadhyay, H., and Katti, K. (2014). “Engineering
Physical Properties of Asphalt Binders through Nanoclay–Asphalt Interactions.” Journal of Materials
in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-
5533.0001017. (Primary and advisor of one co-primary author).
16. Ragab, M., Abdelrahman, M. and Ghavibazoo, A. (2014). “New Approach for Selecting Crumb
Rubber Modified Asphalts (CRMA) for Rutting and Permanent Deformation Resistance.” Advances in
Civil Engineering Materials, American Society of Testing Materials, Vol. 2 (1), DOI:
10.1520/ACEM20120058. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
17. Ghavibazoo, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2013). “Mechanism of Crumb Rubber Modifier
Dissolution into Asphalt Matrix and Its Effect on Final Physical Properties of Crumb Rubber
Modifier Binder.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 2370: pp. 92-101. (Co-
primary and advisor of primary author).
18. Noureldin, E., and Abdelrahman, M. (2013). “Modeling the Resilient Modulus for RAP Applications
in Base Course Layers.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). No. 2371: pp. 121-132.
(Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
19. Ghavibazoo, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2013). “Effect of Crumb Rubber-Modified
Dissolution on Storage Stability of CRM-Modified Asphalt.” Journal of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB), No. 2370: pp. 109-115. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
20. Ragab, M., Abdelrahman, M., and Ghavibazoo, A. (2013). “Performance Enhancement of Crumb
Rubber–Modified Asphalts through Control of the Developed Internal Network Structure.” Journal of
the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 2371: pp. 96-104. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
21. Waldenmaier, A., Abdelrahman, M., Noureldin, E., and Attia, M. (2013). “The Effects of Moisture
Content on Performance of Recycled Asphalt Pavement as a Flexible Pavement Base Layer.” Modern
Traffic and Transportation Engineering Research, American V-King Scientific Publishing, Vol. 2 (2):
pp. 126-132. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
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22. Waldenmaier, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Attia, M. (2013). “Strain Response of Reclaimed Asphalt
Pavement Material Blends under Extended Loading Testing.” Journal of Materials in Civil
Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-
5533.0000743. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
23. Wen, C., Yazdani, S., Kim, Y., and Abdelrahman, M. (2013). “Bounding Surface Approach to the
Modeling of Anisotropic Fatigue Damage in Woven Fabric Composites.” Open Journal of Composite
Materials, Vol. 2 (4): pp. 125-132. DOI:10.4236/ojcm.2012.24015. (Co-author).
24. El-Yamany, A., Abdelrahman, M., Cheng, F., and Doetkott, C. (2013). “Developing a Quality
Measure for Evaluating the Contractor Performance in Asphalt Pavement Construction.” International
Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 6 (1): pp. 22-30. (Co-primary and advisor of
primary author).
25. Waldenmaier, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2012). “Infrastructure Rehabilitation Using Recycled
Asphalt Pavement: A Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Approach.” Center for Sustainable Engineering (CSE)
Electronic Library, www.csengin.org, October 2012. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
26. Ghavibazoo, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2012). “Composition Analysis of Crumb Rubber during
Interaction with Asphalt and Effect on Properties of Binder.” International Journal of Pavement
Engineering, Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2012.721548. (Co-primary and advisor of
primary author).
27. Abdelrahman, M., and Saboori, A. (2012). "Waste Materials in Construction, Utilization of" in
Robert A. Meyers (ed.) Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Springer Verlag: pp.
11773-11782. (Primary and advisor of co-primary author).
28. El-Yamany, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Zayed, T. (2012). “Utilizing Random Performance Records
in the Best Value Model.” Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 18
(2): pp. 197-208. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
29. Hardy, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Yazdani, S. (2011). "Evaluation of Coarse Aggregate Quality with
Respect to Current Specifications for Pavement Mixtures." Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering,
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 23 (2), DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-
5533.0000142. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
30. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2011). "Effect of State of Stress on the Resilient Modulus of Base
Layer Containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement." Road Materials and Pavement Design, Vol. 12 (1):
pp. 79-97. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
31. Fares, H., Shahataa, K., Elwakil, E., Ewedaa, A., Zayed, T., Abdelrahman, M., and Basha, I. (2011).
“Modeling the performance of pavement marking in cold weather conditions.” Structure and
Infrastructure Engineering. Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2010.504212. (Co-author).
32. Waldenmaier, A., Abdelrahman, M., Gundurao, B., Tabra, W., and Zayed, T. (2010). “Effectiveness
of Superpave Rehabilitation Strategies Using Asphalt Highway Sections of Nebraska.” International
Journal of Pavement, Vol. 9 (2): pp. 87-99. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
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33. Elyamany, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Contractor Performance Evaluation for the Best-Value
of Superpave Projects.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of
Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 136 (5): pp. 606-614. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
34. Abdelrahman, M., Alam, T., and Zollars, J. (2010). “Performance of High Recycled Asphalt Pavement
(RAP) Content as Base Layer in Flexible Pavement.” Journal of Solid Waste Technology and
Management, Vol. 36 (3): pp. 131-142. (Primary and advisor of co-primary author).
35. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Integration of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design
Guide Distresses with Local Performance Indices.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board
(TRB), No. 2153: pp. 13-23. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
36. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Variability in Resilient Modulus of Reclaimed Asphalt
Pavement as Base Layer and Its Impact on Flexible Pavement Performance. Journal of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 2167: pp. 18-29. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
37. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Modeling the Effect of Moisture on Resilient Modulus of
Untreated Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No.
2167: pp. 30-40. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
38. Abdelrahman, M., and Hardy, A. (2010). “Incorporation of Property-Based Testing in Coarse
Aggregate Specifications for Pavement Applications.” Journal of ASTM International, Vol. 7 (10):
DOI: 10.1520/JAI102670. (Primary and advisor of co-primary author).
39. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Sensitivity of Untreated Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement to
Moisture, Density, and Freeze Thaw.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, American Society of
Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 22 (12): pp. 1260-1269. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
40. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2009). “Mechanistic-Empirical Modeling in Network-Level
Pavement Management.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 2093: pp. 76-83.
(Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
41. Alam, T., Abdelrahman, M., and Schram, S. (2009). “Laboratory Characterization of Recycled
Asphalt Pavement (RAP) as a Base Layer.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Taylor &
Francis, DOI: 10.1080/10298430902731362. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
42. Attia, M., Abdelrahman, M., Molakatalla, U., and Salem, H. (2009). “Field Evaluation of Asphalt
Film Thickness as a Design Parameter in Superpave Mix Design.” International Journal of Pavement
Research and Technology, Vol. 2 (5): pp. 205-210. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
43. Abdelrahman, M., Zayed, T., Hietpas, J., and Elyamany, A. (2008). “Rational Best-Value Model
Based on Expected Performance.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 2081: pp.
46-55. (Primary author).
44. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2008). “Enhancing the Performance of Crumb Rubber-Modified
Binders through Varying the Interaction Conditions.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering,
Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/10298430802343177. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
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45. Abdelrahman, M., Jensen, W., and Salem, H. (2008). “Binder Flushing in Low Traffic Volume
Superpave Mixes.” International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 1 (4): pp. 121-
128. (Primary author).
46. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2008). “Evaluation of Superpave Construction Quality on Low
Volume Roads.” Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), No. 77: pp. 299-326.
(Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
47. Abdelrahman, M., Zayed, T., and Elyamany, A. (2008). “Best-Value Model Based on Project Specific
Characteristics.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 134 (3): pp. 179-188. (Primary and advisor of co-author).
48. Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Enhancing the Workability of Recycled Rubber-Asphalt Applications with
the Addition of New Polymers.” Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, Vol. 32 (4): pp.
237-245. (Single author).
49. Salem, H., Bayomy, F., Smith, R., and Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Effectiveness of Using Open-
Graded Base Layer on Subgrade Moisture Regime and Overall Pavement Performance.” Journal of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 1967: pp. 36-45. (Co-author).
50. Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Controlling Performance of Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM) Binders
through Addition of Polymer Modifiers.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No.
1962: pp. 64-70. (Single author).
51. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Improving Prediction Accuracy in the Mechanistic-Empirical
Pavement Design Guide.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 1947: 59-68. (Co-
primary and advisor of primary author).
52. Soleymani, H., Anderson, M., McDaniel, R., and Abdelrahman, M. (2000). “Investigation of the Black
Rock Issue for Recycled Asphalt Mixtures,” Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists
(AAPT), No. 69: pp. 366-390. (Co-author).
53. Abdelrahman, M., and Carpenter, S. (1999). “The Mechanism of the Interaction of Asphalt Cement with
Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM),” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 1661: pp.
106-113. (Primary and advisee of co-primary author).
54. Abdelrahman, M., and Sharaf, E. (1991). “The Use of Field Data in Calculating Earth Roads Maintenance
Cost,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 1304: pp. 32-37. (Primary and advisee
of co-primary author).
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
1. Noureldin, E., and Abdelrahman, M. (2017). “Analysis of Poisson’s Ratio During Uniaxial
Unconfined Compression for RAP-Aggregate Base Layer Blends.” The 96th Annual Meeting of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 17-06296. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
2. Ragab, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2016). “Effect of Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalt Properties on
Its Storage Stability.” The 95th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper
No. 16-6707. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
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3. Noureldin, E., and Abdelrahman, M. (2015). “Correlation Between Permanent Deformation and
Resilient Modulus for Recycled Asphalt Pavement as Base Layer.” The 94th Annual Meeting of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 15-4356 (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
Paper accepted but was not presented.
4. Ragab, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2015). “Effect of Crumb Rubber Modifier Dissolved Amounts and
Released Components on Hardness and Elastic Modulus of Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalt with
Entangled Network Structure.” The 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),
Paper No. 15-4222. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author). Paper accepted but was not presented.
5. Ghavibazoo, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2015). “Changes in Composition and Molecular
Structure of Asphalt in Interaction with Crumb Rubber Modifier.” The 94th Annual Meeting of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 15-4281. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author). Paper accepted but was not presented.
6. Waldenmaier, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Attia, M. (2015). “Strain Assessment of Recycled Asphalt
Pavement Blends as Base Material.” The 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
(TRB), Paper No. 15-4326, Washington D.C., January 2015.(Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
7. Ghavibazoo, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2015). “Evaluation of Oxidization of Crumb
Rubber-Modified Asphalt During Short-Term Aging.” The 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation
Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 1-4305, Washington D.C., January 2015. (Co-primary and advisor
of primary author).
8. Noureldin, E., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Parametric Analysis of Resilient Modulus Modeling
for Recycled Asphalt Pavement in Base Layer.” The 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation
Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 14-5163, Washington D.C., January 2014. (Co-primary and advisor
of primary author).
9. Ragab, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Effect of Interaction Conditions on Internal Network
Structure of Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalts.” The 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation
Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 14-4994, Washington D.C., January 2014. (Co-primary and advisor
of primary author).
10. Ghavibazoo, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Effect of Crumb Rubber Dissolution on Low-
Temperature Performance and Aging of Asphalt-Rubber Binder.” The 93rd Annual Meeting of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 14-5177, Washington D.C., January 2014.(Co-
primary and advisor of primary author).
11. Ragab, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2014). “Characterization of Changes in Liquid Phase of Crumb
Rubber-Modified Asphalts with Entangled Network Structures and Their Effect on the Binders' Storage
Stability.” The 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 14-5218,
Washington D.C., January 2014.(Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
12. Ghavibazoo, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2012). “Monitoring Changes in Composition of Crumb
Rubber Modifier during Interaction with Asphalt and its Effect on Final Modified Asphalt
Performance.” The 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 12-
4337, Washington D.C., January 2012. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
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13. El-Yamany, A., Abdelrahman, M. and Schram, S. (2011). "Benefits of Implementing Best Value
Model on Performance of Pavement Projects." The 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB), Paper No. 11-4023, Washington D.C., January 2011. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
14. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2011). "Effects of Asphalt Film Thickness on Field Performance."
The 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 11-4236. Washington
D.C., January 2011. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
15. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Variability of Rap Resilient Modulus as a Base Layer and Its
Impact on Flexible Pavement Performance.” The 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB), Paper No. 10-3825, Washington D.C., January 2010. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
16. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Modeling the Effect of Moisture on Resilient Modulus of
Untreated Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement.” The 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB), Paper No. 10-3357, Washington D.C., January 2010. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
17. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Integration of MEPDG Distresses with Local Performance
Indices.” The 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 10-2272,
Washington D.C., January 2010. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
18. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2010). “Reliability in Network-Level Pavement Management
Systems.” The 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 10-2294,
Washington D.C., January 2010. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
19. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2009). “Mechanistic-Empirical Modeling in Network-Level
Pavement Management.” The 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper
No. 09-3154, Washington D.C., January 2009. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
20. Hardy, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2009). "Analyzing the Quality of Local Coarse Aggregate Sources
in Pavement Applications." The 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),
Paper No. 09-2935, Washington D.C., January 2009. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
21. Attia, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2009). "Modeling the Resilient Modulus of Base Layer Containing
Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement." The 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),
Paper No. 09-3459, Washington D.C., January 2009. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
22. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2008). “Evaluation of Superpave Construction Quality on Low
Volume Roads.” The 83rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT),
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 2008. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
23. Shahata, K., Fares, H., Zayed, T., Abdelrahman, M., Rahman, S., and Al-Barqawi, H. A. (2008).
“Practices of Sustainable Pavement Marking in Canada: Synthesis.” The 87th Annual Meeting of the
Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 08-0017, Washington D.C., January 2008. (Co-
author).
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24. Shahata, K., Fares, H., Zayed, T., Abdelrahman, M., and Chughtai, F. (2008). “Condition Rating
Models for Sustainable Pavement Marking.” The 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB), Paper No. 08-0018, Washington D.C., January 2008. (Co-author).
25. Abdelrahman, M., Zayed, T., Hietpas, J., and Elyamany, A. (2008). “Rational Best-Value Model
Based on Expected Performance.” The 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
(TRB), Paper No. 08-2418, Washington D.C., January 2008. (Primary author).
26. Alam, T., Abdelrahman, M., Dai, S., and Schram, S. (2008). “Structural Capacity of Recycled Asphalt
Pavement as a Base Layer.” The 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),
Paper No. 08-2522, Washington D.C., January 2008. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
27. Abdelrahman, M., and Schram, S. (2007). “Field Evaluation of Implementation Issues for Superpave
on Low-Volume Roads.” The 86th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper
No. 07-3461, Washington D.C., January 2007. (Primary and advisor of co-primary author).
28. Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Controlling Performance of Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM) Binders
through Addition of Polymer Modifiers.” The 85th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB), Paper No. 06-2521, Washington D.C., January 2006. (Primary author).
29. Schram, S., and Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Improving Prediction Accuracy in the Mechanistic-
Empirical Pavement Design Guide.” The 85th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
(TRB), Paper No. 06-2500, Washington D.C., January 2006. (Co-primary and advisor of primary
author).
30. Salem, H., Bayomy, F., Smith, R., and Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Effectiveness of Using Open-
Graded Base Layer on Subgrade Moisture Regime and Overall Pavement Performance.” The 85th
Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Paper No. 06-1231, Washington D.C.,
January 2006. (Co-author).
31. Abdelrahman, M., And Schram, S. (2004). “Enhancing Crumb-Rubber Binder Performance with
Polymer Modifiers.” The Second Gulf Conference on Roads, Dubai, March 2004. (Primary and advisor of
co-primary author).
32. Abdelrahman, M., and Bayomy, F. (2002). “Application of Interpenetrating NetworkTM Technology on
CRM Asphalt Modifiers.” The First Gulf Conference on Roads, Kuwait, March 2002. (Primary author).
33. Abdelrahman, M., and Carpenter, S. (1998). “Controlling Low Temperature Properties of Asphalt-Rubber
Binders.” The Second Transportation Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada, June 1998. (Primary and advisee of co-primary author).
34. Abdelrahman, M., and Sharaf, E. (1991). “The Use of Field Data in Calculating Earth Roads Maintenance
Cost.” The 70th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Washington D.C.,
January 2006. (Primary-author).
35. Abdelrahman, M., and Sharaf, E. (1989). “Earth Roads Maintenance Cost Model,” 1st Annual
Conference, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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36. Abdelrahman, M., and Sharaf, E. (1988). “Development of a Condition Index for Earth Roads in Egypt.”
The Third International Road Federation Regional Meeting, Riyadh, KSA, February 1988. (Primary and
advisee of co-primary author).
Reviewed Research Reports
1. Ragab, M., Waldenmaier, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2013). “Asphalt Pavement Thermal Crack
Maintenance Best Management Practices: Survey and Literature Review.” Final Report, the North
Dakota Department of Transportation. Report Number: SPR-R034 (009). (Co-primary and advisor of
primary authors).
2. Yang, M., Abdelrahman, M., Ahmari, S., and Alanazi, H. (2013). “Survey and Literature Review of
Fast-Track PCC Pavement Repair Processes and Materials.” Final Report, the North Dakota
Department of Transportation. Report Number: SPR-R034 (010). (Co-primary author).
3. Saboori, A., Abdelrahman, M., and Ragab, M. (2012). “Warm Mix Asphalt Processes Applicable to
North Dakota.” Final Report, the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Report Number: SPR-
R033 (003). (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
4. Abdelrahman, M., Hardy, A., and Saboori, A. (2010). “A Property-Based Specification for Coarse
Aggregate in Pavement Applications.” Final Report, the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Report Number: 2010-35. http://www.lrrb.org/pdf/201035.pdf. (Primary and advisor of co-primary
authors).
5. Song, J., Abdelrahman, M., and Asa, E. (2009). “Use of Thermal Camera during Asphalt Pavement
Construction.” North Dakota Department of Transportation. Report No. 91-400-0708. (Co-primary
author).
6. Attia, M., Abdelrahman, M., and Alam, T. (2009). “Investigation of Stripping in Class 7 (RAP) and
Full- Depth Reclamation Base Materials.” Minnesota Department of Transportation. Report No.
MN/RC 2009-5. http://www.lrrb.org/pdf/200905.pdf. (Co-primary and advisor of primary author).
7. Abdelrahman, M., El-Yamany, A., and Schram, S. (2009). “Best-Value Based on Performance.”
Minnesota Department of Transportation. Report No. MN/RC 2008-40.
http://www.lrrb.org/pdf/200840.pdf. (Primary and advisor of primary authors).
8. Jensen, W., and Abdelrahman, M. (2006). “Research the Use of Crumb Rubber in Performance
Graded Binder.” Nebraska Department of Roads. Report No. SPR-01 (05). (Co-primary author).
9. Abdelrahman, M. (2005). “Investigating Binder Flushing of SP-2 Mixes in Nebraska.” Nebraska
Department of Roads. Report No. SPR-P1 (04) P559. (Single author).
10. Azizinamini, A., Yakel, A., and Abdelrahman, M. (2003). Editor of the Proceedings of the ASCE
International Conference on High Performance Materials in Bridges, Kona, Hawaii. (Co-author).
11. Darter, M., Abdelrahman, M., Okamoto, P., and Smith, K. (1993). “Performance-Related
Specifications for Concrete Pavements, Final Report. Volume I: Development of a Prototype
Performance-Related Specification.” Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation,
Report No. FHWA-RD-93-042; 3E8B. (Co-primary and advisee of primary author).
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Grants, Contracts, and Awards
Principle Investigator
• CAREER: A Program of Research Focused on Understanding of Interaction of Recycled Materials
with Asphalt, Outreach, Academic and Engineering Development. National Science Foundation,
Award No. 0846861, 2009-2015. (100% Responsibility).
• Asphalt Pavement Thermal Crack Maintenance Best Management Practices: Survey and Literature
Review. North Dakota Department of Transportation, Contract No. 91131139, 2013. (100%
Responsibility).
• Current Processes of Warm Mixes in North Dakota. North Dakota Department of Transportation,
Contract No. 91-11-0446, 2011-2012. (100% Responsibility).
• A Property-Based Specification for Coarse Aggregate in Pavement Applications. Minnesota Department
of Transportation, Contract No. 89423, 2007-2010. (100% Responsibility).
• Best Value Based on Performance Contracting. Minnesota Department of Transportation, Contract No. 88127,
2005-2009. (100% Responsibility).
• Investigation of Stripping in MN Class7 (RAP) and Full Depth Reclamation Base Material. Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Contract No. 88200, 2005-2009. (100% Responsibility).
• Development of New Specifications for Terminal Blend Asphalt Crumb Rubber Binder. Nebraska
Department of Roads, Project No. P585, 2005-2006. (100% Responsibility).
• Investigating Binder Flushing of Superpave Mixes (SP-2) in Nebraska. Nebraska Department of Roads,
Project No. P559, 2003–2004. (100% Responsibility).
• Assess Current Pavement Designs and Rehabilitation Strategies in Nebraska. Nebraska Department of
Roads, Project No. P545, 2002–2004. (100% Responsibility).
• Material Selection and Design Consideration for Moisture Damage of Asphalt Pavements. Nebraska
Department of Roads, Project No. P564, 2003–2004. Completed after leaving UNL.
• Restricted Zone in Hot Mix Asphalt. Nebraska Department of Roads, Project No. P556, 2002–2004.
Completed after leaving UNL.
• Developing New Asphalt-Rubber Products for the Asphalt Industry. Rouse Polymerics International,
Inc., 2000-2002. (100% Responsibility).
• Micro-Paver Training Program, a Pavement Management System. US Army CERL and Zagazig University.
The US-Egypt Joint Fund Program, NSF Award No. OTH2-005-004-98, Egypt, 1999. (100%
Responsibility).
• Effect of Modified Binder Characteristics on the Performance of Asphalt Mixes. A Royal Society award, the
University of Liverpool and the University of Nottingham, UK, 1998. (100% Responsibility).
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Co-investigator or an Assistant
• Survey and Literature Review of Fast-Track PCC Pavement Repair Processes and Materials. The North
Dakota State University and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Project No. 91131138,
2013.
• Use of Thermal Camera during Asphalt Pavement Construction. The North Dakota State University
and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Project No. 914000708, 2008-2009.
• Performance-Related Specifications for Rigid Pavement and statistical analysis for NCHRP-9-12 on RAP.
Purdue Civil Engineering and the North Central Superpave Center, 1999-2000.
• SHRP Asphalt Testing Specifications. The University of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Transportation,
1993–1996.
• Performance-Related Specifications for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements. The University of Illinois and
the Federal Highway Administration, FHWA Contract No. DTF61-90-C-00068, 1991-1993.
• Using Pavement Performance Data to Develop Mechanistic-Empirical Concepts for Deteriorated and
Rehabilitated Pavements. University of Illinois and Globetrotters Engineering, FHWA Contract No. DTFH61-
90-Z-00011, 1990-1991.
Patent/Inventions
Rouse, M., Deeb, V., White, M., and Abdelrahman, M. (2004), “Elastomer Reclaiming Composition
and Method.” Patent No. 6815510 the US & No. 10/294897 the EU.
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National and International Media Coverage of Research Activities
1. NSF Discovery: Old tires become material for new and improved roads
http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=131175&org=NSF
2. UK Wired News: Shredded tyre remnants used to reduce traffic noise
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-04/23/car-tyres-road-surface
3. NSF Broader Impacts Project: Broader Impacts Perspectives Brochure
http://www.nsf.gov/od/iia/special/broaderimpacts/
4. Government Technology: Where the Rubber Is the Road
http://www.govtech.com/transportation/Where-the-Rubber-Is-the-Road.html
5. Red Orbit: Turning Old Tires Into A Useful Material To Improve Roadways
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113126349/old-tires-transformed-help-improve-roadways-
042214/
6. Soft Pedia: Old Tires Can Be Used to Make New Roads
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Old-Tires-Can-Be-Used-to-Make-New-Roads-438656.shtml
7. Green Car Congress: Crumb rubber from old tires can lower road noise and reduce need for road
maintenance
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/04/20140422-crumb.html
8. Before it is News: Turning Old Tires Into A Useful Material To Improve Roadways
http://beforeitsnews.com/science-and-technology/2014/04/turning-old-tires-into-a-useful-material-to-
improve-roadways-2689978.html
9. NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity: Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report
http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/research/documents/RCA_reports/annual_report_external_funding/R
_TP_7851_FY14_Annual_Report_web2F.pdf
10. Video interview, University of Arizona, Tuscan. ICOSSE '11 - 2nd International Congress on
Sustainability Science & Engineering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny7bzssFHfg
11. Phys.org: Old tires become material for new and improved roads
http://phys.org/news/2014-04-material-roads.html
12. Laboratory Equipment: Old Tires Help Make New, Improved Roads
http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2014/04/old-tires-help-make-new-improved-roads
13. ZME Science: Old tires become material for new and improved roads
http://www.zmescience.com/research/materials/old-tires-rubber-asphalt-22042014/#!FPfRa
14. Science Blog: Old tires become material for new and improved roads
http://scienceblog.com/71890/old-tires-become-material-for-new-and-improved-roads/
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TEACHING, ADVISING, AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum Development
Developed Courses
The NSF CAREER award has provided support to develop new courses and to restructure other courses to
include infrastructure sustainability components in the civil engineering curriculum. Developed the
following courses at NDSU:
• CE499/696 Infrastructure Sustainability and Recycling (2012). Elective/graduate level course on
material recycling as an aspect of infrastructure sustainability.
• CE793 Modeling Recycled Base Layer (2012). Advanced graduate-level course on modeling base
layer in a flexible pavement system with a focus on the use of recycled materials in the base layer.
• ENGR291 Introduction to World-class Engineering (2013-2014, co-developer). First Year
Engineering Experience pilot program.
• CE757 Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation (2009). Training in management skills and
advanced engineering tools.
• CE458/658 Bituminous Materials and Mixtures (2005). Training on advanced testing protocols and
hands-on-experience with state-of-the-practice techniques in asphalt testing.
Restructured the following Courses at NDSU:
• CE419/619 Pavement Design (2013). Emphasis on the use of engineering fundamentals and
theoretical approaches in pavement design and analysis.
• CE303/L Civil Engineering Materials and Lab (2012). The course links material properties to
infrastructure applications.
• CE457 Pavement Management Systems (2006). Management tools, such as Life-Cycle-Cost
analysis, and communication tools, such as report preparations, and state-of-the-art software training.
Updated Lab Facilities-NDSU
• Developed new Superpave lab that is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for both educational and
research applications. Added new capabilities for testing and characterizing base materials for research and
graduate courses.
Co-curricular Advising/Student Leadership
• Advisor of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter (2005-2014). During
my tenure as advisor, the team has won three national championships.
• Undergraduate Research Advising.
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Graduated Ph.D. as Major Professor-NDSU
• Mohy Ragab, Ph.D., 2016. Title of thesis: Enhancing the Performance of Crumb Rubber Modified
Asphalts through Controlling the Internal Network Structure Developed. Dr. Ragab is currently a
development specialist at an asphalt-rubber company.
• Ehab Noureldin, Ph.D., 2015. Title of thesis: Analysis on Structural Modeling for Recycled Asphalt
Pavement Used as a Base Layer. Dr. Noureldin is currently a research faculty at Cairo University,
Egypt.
• Amir Ghavibazoo, Ph.D., 2015. Title of thesis: Characterization of Activities of Crumb Rubber in
Interaction with Asphalt and its Effect on Final Properties. Dr. Ghavibazoo is currently a research
engineer at a consultant firm.
• Mohamed El-Sharkawy Attia, Ph.D., 2010. Title of thesis: Characterization of the Structural Behavior
of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement as Base Layer. Dr. Attia is currently an Assistant Professor at
Zagazig University, Egypt.
• Ahmed El-Yamany, Ph.D., 2010. Title of thesis: Developing a Rational Approach for Contractor
Selection Based on History of Construction Quality and Long-Term Performance. Dr. El-Yamany is
currently an Assistant Professor at Zagazig University, Egypt.
• Scott Schram, Ph.D., 2008. Title of thesis: Mechanistic-Empirical Modeling and Reliability in
Network-Level Pavement Management. Dr. Schram is currently the Bituminous Engineer of the State
of Iowa.
Graduated M.S. as Major Professor-NDSU
• Arash Saboori, M.S., 2012., Title of thesis: Warm-Mix-Asphalt Processes Applicable to North
Dakota. Mr. Saboori is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of California-Davis.
• Amy Hardy, M.S., 2009. Title of thesis: Evaluation of Coarse Aggregate Quality with Respect to
Current Specifications for Pavement Mixtures. Ms. Hardy is currently working for an engineering
consultant company.
• Tahsina Alam, M.S., 2008. Title of thesis: Structural Properties of Recycled Asphalt Pavement as a
Base-Layer. Ms. Alam is currently a Research Engineer with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and works for the office that steered her research project at NDSU.
• Bharathi Gundurao, M.S., 2006. Title of thesis: Effectiveness of Superpave Rehabilitation Strategies
in the State of Nebraska. Ms. Gundurao is currently working for an engineering consultant company.
• Udit Molakatola, M.S., 2006. Title of thesis: A Field Study to Evaluate Asphalt Film Thickness as a
Superpave Mix Design Criterion. Mr. Molakatola is currently working for an engineering consultant
company.
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Graduated Ph.D. and M.S., International Institutions
• Chong Dan, Ph.D., 2015. Title of thesis: Life Cycle Optimization of Flexible Pavement Design and
Management Based on the Principles of Sustainability. Hong Kong Polytech University, Hong Kong.
• Wael Elias Tabara, M.S., 2010. Title of thesis: Flexible Pavement Condition-Rating Model for
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Selection. Concordia University, Canada.
Personal/Professional Development to Improve Teaching Effectiveness
• NSF Gateways-ND Cohort One, STEM teaching and learning at NDSU. 2015-2017.
• Sustainability in Engineering Education. NSF funded workshop. Center for Sustainable Engineering
(CSE), Syracuse University. May 2011.
• NDSU Spring 2007 Pilot Student Rating of Learning study. 2007-2008.
• Using technology in teaching that are conducted by Information Technology Services (ITS).
• ABET accreditation process (NDSU), completed two cycles. 2006 and 2012.
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SERVICE
Editorial Activities
• Associate Editor, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
2014-Present.
• Editorial Board, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology (IJPRT). 2012-Present.
• Editorial Board, Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management (JSWMT). 2006-Present.
Sponsored National/International Activities (Selected Examples)
• Presented a seminar titled “The advancement in rubberized asphalt binder.” The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, Hong Kong. Sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. July 2015.
• External examiner of Ph.D. final exam of Dr. Dan Chong. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong
Kong. Sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. July 2015.
• Proposed Group Consultant, National Research Center proposal, Jazan University, KSA. 2014.
• Developed and taught a short course titled “Solid Waste in Construction Applications,” The Twenty-
Eighth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Sponsored by the
Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management (JSWMT). March 2013.
• Invited speaker/presenter on the topic of infrastructure sustainability; International Congress on
Sustainability Science and Engineering (ICOSSE 11), Tucson, Arizona. Sponsored by the National
Science Foundation. January 2011.
• Sustainability in Engineering Education. NSF funded workshop. Center for Sustainable Engineering
(CSE), Syracuse University. May 2011.
• International Workshop on Pavement Sustainability, US-Europe. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University. Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and the National Science
Foundation. January 2010.
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Invited Professional Activities (Selected Examples)
• Promotion and Tenure external review reports.
• Proposal/project reviewer:
- Environment and Conservation Fund, Hong Kong. 2016.
- National Science Foundation (NSF). 2009, 2011, and 2014 (CAREER Proposals Panel).
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sponsored projects. 2009-2014.
- Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Annual activities. 2009-2016.
• Session chair for international conferences; examples: Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the
International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Average one session a year.
• Technical presentations for State Department of Transportation engineers to promote research ideas;
examples: the North Dakota Department of Transportation, the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, and the Nebraska Department of Roads. For example, I am member of the steering
committee of the 2016 North Dakota Asphalt Conference.
• Review papers for reputable journals; examples: ASCE, TRB, the International Journal of Pavement
Engineering (IJPE) and others.
• Professional organization membership; examples: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American
Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Transportation Research Board (TRB), and others.
National Committee Membership and Professional Associations
• Transportation Research Board (TRB), of the National Academies: Committee AFP70 on “Mineral
Aggregate.” Communication coordinator. (Three terms) 2010-Present.
• Transportation Research Board (TRB), of the National Academies: Committee AFK40 on "Characteristics
of Bituminous-Aggregate Combinations to Meet Surface Requirements." Research Co-ordinator (Chair
of Sub-committee on Research Activities). (Four terms) 2005-2014 & 2016-Present.
• Transportation Research Board (TRB), of the National Academies: Committee AFK30 on "Characteristics
of Non-bituminous Components of Bituminous Paving Mixtures.” (Three terms) 2004-2010 & 2016-
present.
• Transportation Research Board (TRB), of the National Academies: Sub-Committee AFD00 on “Pavement
Sustainability.” 2010-Present.
• Transportation Research Board (TRB), of the National Academies: Committee AFH20 on “Management of
Quality Assurance.” Research Co-ordinator (Chair of Sub-committee on Research Activities). (Two
terms) 2009-2015.
• American Society of Civil Engineers: Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Committee.
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) Committee Service (Selected Examples)
University-Level Committees
• NDSU Program Review Committee, 2012-2017.
- Chair of the “DATA Standing Sub-committee” on improving the review process.
• NDSU Faculty Senate Improving Quality of Academic Operations Committee (IQAOC). 2014-2017.
• NDSU Listening Groups, appointed by the Vice President of Research. 2011.
• NDSU Faculty Senate. 2009-2012.
• NDSU Institutional Review Board Committee. 2005-2009.
NDSU Academic Programs
• NSF Gateways Cohort One, STEM teaching and learning. 2015-2017.
• NDSU Cohort Mentoring Program, new faculty mentorship program. 2011-2014.
• NDSU programs to help new faculty; examples: FORWARD Teaching Effectiveness program,
FORWARD Mentoring Program, and other faculty training programs.
• NDSU Teaching Academy, Peer Review of Teaching. 2011-2015.
• Participated in NDSU outreach programs to promote infrastructure sustainability education, examples:
Expanding Your Horizon, STEM Kids, CEE Department seminars, Transportation Learning Program,
and student organization seminars. 2009-2017.
College-Level Committees
• Member of the leading team of the NDSU Grand Challenges for Engineering program. 2016-Present.
• First Year Engineering Program, College of Engineering (NDSU). 2013-2017.
• College of Engineering Committees (NDSU), 2005-2017.
Department-Level Committees
• Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering (NDSU) Promotion and Tenure Committee. 2017.
• Chair, Transportation Engineering Search Committee. 2011.
• Civil and Environmental Engineering Committees (NDSU), 2004-2017.
• National/regional recruitment events.
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AWARDS AND HONORS
• Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Endowed Professorship in Flexible Pavement,
2017.
• Researcher of the Year, 2009 (NDSU).
Granting Organization: College of Engineering and Architecture
• CAREER Award, 2009.
Granting Organization: National Science Foundation
• Visiting Researcher Award, 1998.
Granting Organization: Royal Society of the United Kingdom
• Encouraging Research in Area of Interest, 1997.
Granting Organization: University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia
Graduate Student Awards (while under my advising)
• Anthony Waldenmaier, College of Engineering (NDSU) Teaching Assistant of the Year, NDSU. 2015.
• Mohy Ragab, Graduate Research Assistantship, NDSU. 2014.