Mohammad (Imran) Hossain

Education

Ph.D., University of New Mexico

M.S., Ohio State University

M.Engg., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Teaching

• Pavement Management Systems
• Pavement Design
• Foundation Analysis and Design
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Civil Engineering Materials
• 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

Students Supported and Mentored

• 34 Civil Engineering Undergraduate Students
• 12 Construction Technology Undergraduate Students
• 1 Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Student
• 22 Civil Engineering and Construction Graduate Students
• 4 Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students

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

• Podder, J., Islam, M. R., Rahaman, M. O., Yasmin, S., Sakib, N., Mamun, M. A. A., and Hossain, M. I. (2025). “Performance of RAP Binder Rejuvenated by Recycled Rice Bran Oil and Quantification of Its Effect on Mixture.” International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Link
• Hossain, M. I., Mohammed, A. I.*, and Qasimi, M. F. K.* (2025). “Opportunities of Using Additive Manufacturing Waste Materials in Asphalt Concrete.” Proceedings on International Conference on Transportation and Development: Airfield and Highway Pavements 2025: Innovation and Sustainability in Highway and Airfield Pavements Technology, American Society of Civil Engineers, Glendale, Arizona, USA, June 8-11, pp. 24-32, Link
• Hossain, M. I. and Vlahos, S.* (2025). “Evaluating the Effects of Modern Agricultural Vehicles on Rural Roads.” Proceedings on International Conference on Transportation and Development: Airfield and Highway Pavements 2025: Design, Construction, Condition Evaluation and Management of Pavements, American Society of Civil Engineers, Glendale, Arizona, USA, June 8-11, pp. 232-239, Link
• 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, Link
• 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, Link
• 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, Link
• 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, Link
• 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, 13, Issue 3, pp. 229-239, Link

Selected External Grants

• Concrete Strength Sensing Using REBEL Sensors; Affiliation: PI; Funding Source: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $85,000; Duration: 2025-26
• Aging Characteristics of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Binder Rejuvenated by Locally Available Materials; Affiliation: Senior Investigator; Collaboration: Roads and Highways Department and Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh; Grant Amount: $24,000; Duration: 2023-24
• Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures Resistance to Cement-Treated Base Reflection Cracking in the Laboratory; Affiliation: Consultant; Collaboration: Transportation Consortium of South-Central States; Grant Amount: $120,000; Duration: 2019-21; Link
• Enhancing the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Containing High RAP Content with the Use of Different WMA Technologies; Affiliation: Consultant; Collaboration: Transportation Consortium of South-Central States; Grant Amount: $105,000; Duration: 2019-21; Link
• Small-Cell Installation in Transportation Infrastructure; Affiliation: PI; Funding Source: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $48,500; Duration: 2019-20; Link
• Methodology for Evaluating of Seal Coat, Gravel, and Dirt Roads; Affiliation: PI; Funding Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $338,000; Duration: 2016-19; Link
• Second Strategic Highway Research Program Education Connection; Affiliation: PI; Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration; Grant Amount: $10,000; Duration: 2015-16; Link
• Thermodynamics between RAP/RAS and Virgin Aggregates during Asphalt Concrete Production; Affiliation: PI; Funding Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $30,000; Duration: 2015; Link

Professional Experience

• Jan 2026-Present, Chairperson (Acting), Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University
• Jan 2024-Present, Civil Engineering Undergraduate Students Co-Advisor, Bradley University
• 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

Selected Honors and Awards

• Inclusive Excellence Award, Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, Bradley University, 2025
• Phi Kappa Phi Faculty Achievement Award, Bradley University, 2025
• 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 57^th 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

Service

Advisor

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

Committee

• Chairperson, Teaching Excellence Committee, 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 & Certifications

Certifications

• EIT (New Mexico)