This individual is a Professor and Ernest Barenberg Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in pavement materials, 3D concrete printing, and sustainable infrastructure. With a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, their research focuses on innovative concrete technologies, urban heat island mitigation, and smart transportation systems. They lead initiatives in passive sensing for work-zone safety and recycled materials in construction. Active in professional societies like ISCP and TRB, they have received awards for teaching excellence and graduate mentorship. Their work includes editorial roles in leading journals and contributions to national pavement design standards. Committed to education, they teach courses in transportation engineering and project-based learning.