UTC 2022 Funding - Cycle 1 Research Projects

Projects are organized by their associated institutions. Multi-organizational projects fall under the institute of the Lead PI. All Cycle 1 projects began either on September 1, 2023, or October 1, 2023.

Louisiana State University

Project No.: CY1-LSU-01
Title: Integration and Deployment of Novel Tools for Rapid Assessment of Pavement Conditions and Remaining Life
Performing Institution(s): Louisiana State University
Principal Investigator(s): Mostafa A. Elseifi and Mahmood Jasim
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-LSU-UARK-02
Title: Next-Generation Permeable Pavement for Enhanced Durability and Functionality
Performing Institution(s): Louisiana State University and University of Arkansas
Principal Investigator(s): Mostafa A. Elseifi, Louisiana State University; Kofi S.S. Christie, Louisiana State University; Haitao Liao, University of Arkansas
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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Louisiana Tech University

Project No.: CY1-LTU-OU-LSU-01
Title: Replacing Fossil Fuel-Based Asphalt Binder with Sustainable Lignin Binder from Wastes
Performing Institution(s): Louisiana Tech University, University of Oklahoma, and Louisiana State University
Principal Investigator(s): Joan Lynam, Louisiana Tech University; Syed Ashik Ali, University of Oklahoma; Mostafa Elseifi, Louisiana State University; Nazimuddin Wasiuddin, Louisiana Tech University; Kenneth Hobson, University of Oklahoma.
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-LTU-02
Title: A Screening Tool for Assessment of Moisture-Induced Damage of Asphalt Mixes Containing RAP Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Performing Institution: Louisiana Tech University
Principal Investigator: Andrew Peters and Nazimuddin Wasiuddin, Louisiana Tech University
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-LTU-03
Title: Assessment of Wave Impacts on Highway Embankments due to Hurricanes/Tropical Storms in Coastal Louisiana
Performing Institution: Louisiana Tech University
Principal Investigator: Jay X. Wang
Start and Anticipated Completed Dates: 11/01/2023-10/31/2024
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Navajo Technical University

Project No.: CY1-NTU-01
Title: Sustainable Concrete Using Native Materials from the Navajo Nation
Performing Institution: Navajo Technical University
Principal Investigator: Anusuya Vellingiri
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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Oklahoma State University

Project No.: CY1-OSU-UARK-01
Title: Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for Climate Resilient Culverts
Performing Institutions: Oklahoma State University and University of Arkansas
Principal Investigator: Jaime Schussler, Oklahoma State University; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University; Andrew Braham, University of Arkansas
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-OSU-02
Title: Fast Detection and Prediction of Slippery Roadway Conditions for Enhanced Safety
Performing Institution: Oklahoma State University
Principal Investigator: Joshua Q. Li
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024
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University of Oklahoma

Project No.: CY1-OU-01
Title: Assessing Transportation Infrastructure and Community Vulnerability to Increased Flooding Risk in Tribal Lands
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma and Otoe Missouria Oklahoma Tribe
Principal Investigator: Yang Hong, Farina King, and Theresa Tsoodle, University of Oklahoma; James LeClair, Otoe Missouria Oklahoma Tribe
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-10/1/2024
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Project No.: CY1-OU-OSU-TTI-06
Title: Rapid Assessment of Network-Level Pavement Conditions using Novel Tools
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Principal Investigator: Syed Ashik Ali, University of Oklahoma; Joshua Qiang Li, Oklahoma State University; Garrett Dorsett, Texas A&M Transportation Institute; Kenneth Hobson, University of Oklahoma; Musharraf Zaman, University of Oklahoma
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023-09/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-OU-02
Title: Surface Penetration and Imaging for Infrastructure Inspection Using Radar Sensors as UAS Payload
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma
Principal Investigator: Yan (Rockee) Zhang and Hernan Suarez, University of Oklahoma
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-09/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-OU-03
Title: Durability Assessment of Binders with Interlayer Reinforcement for 3D Printed Elements
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma, University of New Mexico (consulting collaborators)
Principal Investigator: Shreya Vemuganti, University of Oklahoma
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-09/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-OU-04
Title: Bond Performance of Advanced Environmentally Friendly Concrete Materials for Rapid Infrastructure Repair and Rehabilitation
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma
Principal Investigator: Royce Floyd, Jeffery Volz, Shreya Vemuganti, University of Oklahoma
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-09/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-OU-05
Title: Development of Biochar-Based Anti-Aging Agent for Carbon Neutral Durable Binder
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma
Principal Investigator: Baharak Sajjadi and Syed Ashik Ali, The University of Oklahoma
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023-09/30/2024
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Texas A&M University

Project No.: CY1-TAMU-UTEP-01
Title: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Durability of Sustainable Pavement Recycling and Stabilization Using Novel Materials
Performing Institution: Texas A&M University and University of Texas-El Paso
Principal Investigator: Nripojyoti Biswas, Texas A&M University; Rajib Mallick, University of Texas-El Paso; Anand J Puppala, Texas A&M University; Soheil Nazarian, University of Texas-El Paso
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 9/1/2023-8/31/2024
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Project No.: CY1-TAMU-02
Title: Risk Assessment of Port Infrastructure Considering Uncertainty in Coastal Forcing and Climate Change Impact
Performing Institutions: Texas A&M University and Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Principal Investigators: Arash Noshadravan, Texas A&M University; James Kruse, Texas A&M Transportation Institute; Brianne Glover, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 9/1/2023-8/31/2024
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Project No.: CY1-TAMU-OU-03
Title: Risk-Based Assessment of System-Wide Vulnerability and Interdependency of Transportation Infrastructure Networks in a Changing Climate
Performing Institution: Texas A&M University and University of Oklahoma
Principal Investigator: Maria Koliou, Texas A&M University; Arif Sadri, University of Oklahoma
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 09/01/2023-08/31/2024
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Texas Southern University

Project No.: CY1-TSU-01)
Title: Characteristics, Benefits, and Challenges of Inland Ports
Performing Institution: Texas Southern University
Principal Investigator: Carol Abel Lewis and Gwendolyn C. Goodwin, Texas Southern University
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023-09/30/2024
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Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Project No.: CY1-TTI-01
Title: Integration and Deployment of Novel Tools for Rapid Assessment of Pavement Conditions and Remaining Life
Performing Institution: Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Principal Investigator: Garrett Dorsett and Tom Scullion, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 09/01/2023-09/01/2024
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Project No.: CY1-TTI-02
Title: Multifunctional Geosynthetic-based Stabilization to Increase Coastal Infrastructure Resilience
Performing Institution: Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Principal Investigator: Puneet Bhaskar, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 09/01/2023-08/31/2024
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University of Arkansas

Project No.: CY1-UARK-LSU-01
Title: Advanced Environment-Friendly Concrete Materials for Rapid Infrastructure Repair and Rehabilitation
Performing Institution: University of Arkansas and Louisiana State University
Principal Investigator: Cameron Murray, University of Arkansas; Hassan Noorvand, Louisiana State University
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024
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University of New Mexico

Project No.: CY1-UNM-01
Title: Increasing Understanding of Climate Emergencies and Enhancing Safety of Rural and Tribal Areas using Wireless Smart Sensors and Human-Environment-Data Interfaces using Augmented Reality (AR)
Performing Institution: University of New Mexico, High Water Mark LLC, The New Mexico Consortium, and Prospect Solutions LLC
Principal Investigator: Fernando Moreu, University of New Mexico
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/1/2023-09/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-UNM-02
Title: Internal Curing of 3D Printed Engineering Cementitious Composites: Paving the Way for Sustainable and Durable Infrastructure in the Southwest Climates
Performing Institution: University of New Mexico
Principal Investigator: Maryam Hojati
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023-9/30/2024
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University of Texas at El Paso

Project No.: CY1-UTEP-01
Title: Use of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) For Structural Health Monitoring of Asphalt Pavements
Performing Institution: The University of Texas at El Paso
Principal Investigator: Cesar Tirado, The University of Texas at El Paso; Soheil Nazarian, The University of Texas at El Paso
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023-9/30/2024
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Project No.: CY1-UTEP-02
Title: Investigation of Hot Mix Asphalt Aging Effect on Mechanical Properties of Mixes Based on Their Binder Performance Results
Performing Institution: The University of Texas at El Paso
Principal Investigator: Imad Abdallah and Miguel Montoya, The University of Texas at El Paso
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 09/01/2023-08/31/2024
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Project No.: CY1-UTEP-03
Title: Assessing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Maturity and Identifying Barriers to Implementation among Transportation Agencies in Region 6
Performing Institution: The University of Texas at El Paso
Principal Investigator: Adeeba A. Raheem and Jeffrey Weidner, The University of Texas at El Paso
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 10/01/2023-09/30/2024
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