Kamyar Mahboub, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor

Research Overview

My research concentration is in the area of innovative and sustainable construction materials. My work often involves correlating laboratory and field materials performance data, and developing mechanistic performance models. One major application of this research is in design and construction of longer lasting asphalt and concrete pavements.

Research Interests

• Construction Material Engineering
• Pavement Design Construction and Management
• Transportation Engineering

Education

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1988 (Construction Materials, Pavements, Transportation)

M.S. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1985 (Pavements, Transportation, Fracture Mechanics)

B.S. Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1982 (Structures, Transportation)

Appointments

2013-2016: Associate Dean for Outreach and External Partnerships

1999-2013: Director of Graduate Studies, University of Kentucky College of Engineering

1993-1996: Academic Coordinator, UK Advanced Transportation Institute

1988-1994: Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, and Head of Bituminous Materials Research Section, UK-KTC

1983-1988: Research Associate, Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M Univ.

1985-1988: Consulting Engineer