My research centers on the development and evaluation of climate-resilient pavement systems. I am deeply engaged in studying the performance and durability of roadway and airfield materials under various environmental stressors, focusing on sustainable and innovative solutions for infrastructure challenges. Collaborating with industry leaders and academic peers, I develop adaptive management strategies that incorporate advanced materials testing and predictive modeling. Current research initiatives include enhancing the predictive capabilities of pavement performance models and refining techniques in transportation geotechnics. Past research has explored the environmental impact of construction materials and methods, as well as the implementation of eco-friendly practices in project management.
Courses Taught
- CEE 736/836: Asphalt Mixtures & Constructn
- CEE 796/896: Spc Top/Transportation Eng
Research Interests
- Pavements
- Recycling
- Transportation Engineering
Selected Publications
Khan, A. R., Ali, A., Pandya, H., Mehta, Y., Elshaer, M., & Decarlo, C. (2024). Evaluation of Impact of Mixing Method on Laboratory- and Plant-Produced Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Mixture. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 150(2). doi:10.1061/jpeodx.pveng-1366
Raza Khan, A., Ali, A., Mehta, Y., & Elshaer, M. (n.d.). Evaluation of Low- and Intermediate-Temperature Cracking Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Mixtures. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. doi:10.1177/03611981231211900
Ali, A., Kabir, S. K. F., Ali, A., Elshaer, M., Mehta, Y., & Nazzal, M. (2023). Compactability and Performance of Warm-Mix Additives at Lower Than Traditional Compaction Temperatures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35(12). doi:10.1061/jmcee7.mteng-16309
Marath, A., Saidi, A., Ali, A., Mehta, Y., Elshaer, M., & Decarlo, C. (2023). Laboratory Evaluation of the Electrical Resistivity and Mechanical Performance of Electrically Conductive Asphalt Mixtures. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2677(12), 255-266. doi:10.1177/03611981231167423
Saidi, A., Purdy, C., Ali, A., Mehta, Y., Elshaer, M., & Decarlo, C. (2023). Assessment of the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Emulsion–Cement Paste. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2677(11), 750-763. doi:10.1177/03611981231166944
Elshaer, M., Ghayoomi, M., & Daniel, J. S. (2020). The role of predictive models for resilient modulus of unbound materials in pavement FWD-deflection assessment. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN, 21(2), 374-392. doi:10.1080/14680629.2018.1500297
Elshaer, M., Ghayoomi, M., & Daniel, J. S. (2019). Impact of subsurface water on structural performance of inundated flexible pavements. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, 20(8), 947-957. doi:10.1080/10298436.2017.1366767
Elshaer, M., & Daniel, J. S. (2018). Impact of pavement layer properties on the structural performance of inundated flexible pavements. TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS, 16, 11-20. doi:10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.06.002
Elshaer, M., Ghayoomi, M., & Daniel, J. S. (2018). Methodology to evaluate performance of pavement structure using soil moisture profile. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN, 19(4), 952-971. doi:10.1080/14680629.2017.1283356
Knott, J. F., Elshaer, M., Daniel, J. S., Jacobs, J. M., & Kirshen, P. (2017). Assessing the Effects of Rising Groundwater from Sea Level Rise on the Service Life of Pavements in Coastal Road Infrastructure. TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD, (2639), 1-10. doi:10.3141/2639-01
