My research deals with the evaluation of aging mechanism and effects of various additives on performance of asphaltic materials. Through accomplishing my research, my expertise has been expanded to multi-scale (i.e., nano- to mixture-scale) and multi-aspect (i.e., physical, mechanical, and chemical) characterization of asphaltic materials so that the effects of old asphalt recycling and the rejuvenation/modification process on overall properties of asphalt binders/mixtures and performance of pavement structures can be identified with more scientific rigors. 

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I have been most fortunate in my academic career to have had ample opportunity both to teach and to do research. As an instructor, I have been afforded a great deal of experience with a wide range of courses, including: Materials of Construction and Pavement Design and Evaluation. The anonymous reviews by my students have been consistently laudatory, citing my knowledge, teaching style, and enthusiasm as highlights of the courses. I am committed to working with my students and have maintained professional relationships with many of them years beyond the classroom.

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Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Lincoln, USA.

• M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Lincoln, USA.                           

• M.Sc.,Civil Engineering, Tehran, Iran. 

• B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Tehran, Iran. 

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Teaching:

• Materials of Construction (CIVE378)

• Pavement Design and Evaluation (CIVE472/872)

• Bituminous Materials and Mixtures (CIVE471/871)

• Aging and Restoration of Construction Materials (CIVE498/898)