Mohammad (Imran) Hossain

Professional Experience

• Aug 2020-Present, Associate Professor, Bradley University
• Jan 2014-Aug 2020, Assistant Professor, Bradley University
• Jan 2010-Dec 2013, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico
• Aug 2005-Sep 2008, Assistant Engineer, Local Government Engineering Department
• Feb 2004-Aug 2005, Assistant Engineer, Sami Engineering Incorporation
• Feb 2003-Sep 2003, Research Assistant, University of Colorado-Denver

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University, 2022
• Caterpillar Inc. Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching, Bradley University, 2017
• The Annual Innovative Research Award, The 57th Illinois Bituminous Conference, Illinois Center for Transportation, 2016
• Recognition for Excellence in Research, Office of Sponsored Programs, Bradley University, 2015 and 2016
• National Center for Asphalt Technology Professor Training Course Scholarship, Auburn University, 2014

Teaching

• Pavement Management Systems
• Advanced Pavement Design
• Foundation Analysis and Design
• Pavement Design
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Statics
• Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Scholarship

Research Interests

• Assessment of Pavement Infrastructure Systems
• Climate Change Effects on Pavement Structures
• Environmental Hazards Caused by Pavement Materials
• Sustainable Pavement Materials, Design, and Maintenance
• Smart Cities and its Impact on Pavement Design, Performance, and Maintenance

Student Supported

• 45 Undergraduate Students
• 23 Graduate Students

Published Book Chapter

• Tarefder, R. A., Pan, J., and Hossain, M. I. (2015). "Molecular Dynamic Simulation of Asphaltic Material: Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Molecules under Stress and Moisture," Handbook of Research on Advanced Computational Techniques for Simulation-Based Engineering, Chapter 13, A Volume in the Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering (ACEE) Book Series, Editor: Pijush Samui, Publisher: IGI Global, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9479-8.ch013

Selected Recent Peer Reviewed Journal Publications (Asterisk (*) indicates student at Bradley University as a co-author)

• Moutassem, F. and Hossain, M. I. (2022). “Tensile Strength Limits for High Strength Concrete Prestressed Structures.” International Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp. 31-43
• Hossain, M. I., Gopisetti, L. S. P.*, and Miah, M. S. (2020). “Artificial Neural Network Modeling to Predict International Roughness Index of Rigid Pavements.” International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 13, Issue 3, pp. 229-239
• Hossain, M. I., Yadavalli, J. P. S.*, Pan, J., and Azam, H. M. (2019). “Molecular-Dynamics Simulation Approach to Identifying PAH Release from Asphalt Concrete Pavement due to Mechanical and Environmental Factors.” Journal of Transportation Engineering: Part B, Pavement, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 145, Issue 3, DOI: 10.1061/JPEODX.0000122
• Hossain, M. I., Gopisetti, L. S. P.*, and Miah, M. S. (2018). “International Roughness Index Prediction of Flexible Pavements Using Neural Networks.” Journal of Transportation Engineering: Part B, Pavement, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 145, Issue 1, DOI: 10.1061/JPEODX.0000088
• Pan, J., Hossain, M. I., and Tarefder, R. A. (2017). “A Study of Temperature and Moisture Impacts on Asphalt Before and After Oxidative Aging Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations.” Journal of Nanomechanics and Micromechanics, Vol. 7, Issue 4, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NM.2153-5477.0000139

Selected Recent Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings (Asterisk (*) indicates student at Bradley University as a co-author)

• Hossain, M. I. and Sweidan, R.* (2024). “Use of Artificial Neural Network Model to Predict Thermal Cracks in Asphalt Concrete Pavements.” Proceedings of International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024: Pavements, American Society of Civil Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 15-18, pp. 306-315
• Hossain, M. I. and Winkelman, E.* (2024). “Use of Artificial Neural Network Model to Predict Rut in Asphalt Concrete Pavements.” Proceedings of International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024: Pavements, American Society of Civil Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 15-18, pp. 316-326
• Khan, M. Z. A., Islam, M. R., Islam, M. R., Hossain, M. I., and Azam, M. S. (2022). “Stabilization of Subgrade Soil by Combination of Incineration Ash and Coal Based Fly Ash along with Alkali Activators.” Proceedings of International Conference on Transportation and Development 2022: Pavements, American Society of Civil Engineers, Seattle, Washington, USA, May 31-June 3, pp. 107-118
• Hossain, M., Miah, S., Alzarrad M., Wolfe, K., Dial, A.*, Keys, C.*, Spaunhorst, M.*, and Merrill, N.* (2021). “On the Adoption of 5G Cellular Network Using Small Cells in Transportation Infrastructure.” Proceedings of International Conference on Transportation and Development 2021: Transportation Planning and Development, American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation & Development Institute, June 8-10, pp. 341-352
• Jerin, T., Mahzabin, S., Siddique, S., Elma, T. A., Hossain, M. I., and Islam, M. R. (2020) “Modified Asphalt with Carbon Black from Scrap Tire Pyrolysis.” Proceedings of International Conference on Transportation and Development 2020: Highway and Airfield Pavements, American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation & Development Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA, May 26-29, pp. 72-82

More Publication Information can be found on Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=5--29OsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

External Grants

• Maintenance of Peoria County’s Pavement Management System for the Peoria County Highway Department, Including IRI Data Measurement with Cell Phone App; Co-PI; Funding Source: Peoria County Highway Department; Grant Amount: $70,500; Duration: 2019-21
• Small-Cell Installation in Transportation Infrastructure; PI; Funding Source: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $48,500; Duration: 2019-20
• Nano Modified Sulfur Concrete and Productivity Analysis with Automated 3D Printing on Mars; Co-PI; Funding Agency: Illinois Space Grant Consortium; Grant Amount: $36,000; Duration: 2017-21
• Methodology for Evaluating of Seal Coat, Gravel, and Dirt Roads; PI; Funding Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $338,000; Duration: 2016-19
• Second Strategic Highway Research Program Education Connection; PI; Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration; Grant Amount: $10,000; Duration: 2015-16
• Thermodynamics between RAP/RAS and Virgin Aggregates during Asphalt Concrete Production; PI; Funding Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $30,000; Duration: 2015

Research Consultant

• Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures Resistance to Cement-Treated Base Reflection Cracking in the Laboratory; Collaboration: Transportation Consortium of South-Central States; Duration: 2019-21
• Enhancing the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Containing High RAP Content with the Use of Different WMA Technologies; Collaboration: Transportation Consortium of South-Central States; Duration: 2019-21

Service

Advisor

• Faculty Advisor, Chi Epsilon, Bradley University Student Chapter, 2017-Present

Committee Member

• Chair, Teaching Excellence Committee, 2024-Present
• Co-Advisor, Civil Engineering Undergraduate Students, 2024-Present
• Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee, 2020-Present
• Member, Highway Pavements Technical Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation and Development Institute, 2016-Present
• Member, Faculty Advisory Board, Student Scholarship Expo, 2015-Present

Professional Affiliation

• American Society of Civil Engineers

Licensures and Certifications

Certifications

• EIT (New Mexico)