Sripath Visit to OU and ODOT
August 6, 2025
Left to right: Arif Sadri, Syed Ashik Ali, Deepak Madan, Kenneth Hobson, Krishna Srinivasan, Musharraf Zaman, Mushfique Us Saleheen, Dennis Krivihlavek, Khalida Muntasher
Sripath Visits the University of Oklahoma to Explore Collaboration in Pavement Technologies
On August 6, 2025, representatives from Sripath Technologies visited the University of Oklahoma (OU) to explore potential collaborations in the area of pavement materials and preservation. The visit began with morning meetings at the Carson Engineering Center, including discussions with Drs. Musharraf Zaman and Syed Ali, followed by a meeting with Dean John Klier of the Gallogly College of Engineering. The Sripath team toured key research facilities, including the Broce Laboratory and the Asphalt Binder and Emulsion Laboratories, where they interacted with OU researchers and staff to discuss ongoing work in asphalt technologies. The visit also featured a technical presentation by graduate researcher Khalida Muntasher on pavement preservation using micro-surfacing, held during a working lunch. In the afternoon, the Sripath team traveled to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Materials Division in Edmond for a meeting with David Vivanco to discuss potential industry applications. The productive day concluded with a dinner hosted by OU faculty, further strengthening ties between academia, industry, and state agencies.
Sripath Visit to OU
May 15, 2025
Gallogly College of Engineering and Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy Launches Asphalt Emulsion Laboratory to Advance Transportation Research and Innovation
The Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) and Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy (MCEE) of the University of Oklahoma (OU) proudly announces the opening of its new Asphalt Emulsion Laboratory, cutting-edge research and testing facility designed to support advancements in asphalt emulsion and pavement preservation research and innovations. Initiated with a generous donation of more than $45,000 from Sripath® Technologies, LLC, a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative asphalt products, the lab has procured equipment for asphalt emulsion production and testing. Additional facilities for pavement preservation applications are currently being acquired. Housed within the Asphalt Binder Laboratory in Sarkeys Energy Center, this new laboratory will serve as a hub for innovation in asphalt emulsion technologies, offering state, regional, and national stakeholders access to critical testing, training, and research services.
On May 15, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan (president) and Deepak Madan (Chief Operating Officer) from Sripath® Technologies, LLC, visited this newly established lab and met with OU faculties, officials and students. Dr. Srinivasan mentioned that “Sripath thrives on the challenge of confronting long-standing issues facing the asphalt industry, and then engineering additive solutions through research, innovation, and testing.” He also highlighted Sripath’s long-standing relationships with university partners and emphasized the importance of building a strong and productive collaboration with OU. Dr. Syed Ashik Ali, the Asphalt Emulsion Lead at OU, said “Our goal is to lead the way in pavement preservation and environmentally responsible infrastructure solutions. The Asphalt Emulsion Laboratory will play a vital role in enhancing the longevity and sustainability of our roadways.” Dr. Musharraf Zaman, Director of Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC), noted, “With an unprecedented need for increased infrastructure durability, Sripath’s investment in this lab will allow OU researchers to find innovative, cost-effective, and readily implementable solutions. We are excited about the opportunity for enhancing partnership with the industry and addressing the unique environmental challenges faced by the pavement infrastructure in the southern plains region.”
The facility will support ongoing partnerships with state agencies, local municipalities, and industry leaders. It will also provide hands-on learning opportunities for students, preparing the next generation of transportation professionals with real-world skills in asphalt materials testing and evaluation.
