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Jan Olek is the James H. and Carol H. Cure Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and the Director of the North Central Superpave Center. He specializes in materials engineering, focusing on concrete material technology, high-performance concrete, supplementary cementitious materials, mixture optimization, and durability of construction materials. He has directed several research projects, including investigations into anti-icing chemicals, performance evaluations of ultra-thin whitetopping, and the development of rapid-setting, self-compacting concrete. Olek has also served as an invited speaker and external examiner for various academic institutions, contributing to workshops and committees in the field of concrete research. His notable awards include being named Distinguished Alumni of Cracow University of Technology and receiving the Bength Frieberg Award for Young Author from the International Society for Concrete Pavements. He has published extensively in respected journals, contributing valuable insights into the properties and performance of concrete materials.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Currently serving as Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering and Director of the North Central Superpave Center.
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