Dr. Kamal Hossain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kamal Hossain is an Associate Professor in the Advanced Road Transportation Engineering Lab at Carleton University, specializing in Transportation Engineering. He holds a Postdoctoral degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation from the University of Waterloo, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). His research interests encompass pavement engineering, pavement materials, and winter road maintenance, with teaching responsibilities in highway pavement engineering and infrastructure management. Hossain has contributed to over 80 journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports. He is actively involved in multiple technical committees of professional associations, such as the Transportation Research Board and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. His work also emphasizes sustainability in transportation infrastructure, including the effects of climate change on pavement performance and advancements in pavement preservation technologies. Over the years, he has received numerous awards including the Research Achievement Award from the Faculty of Engineering & Design at Carleton University and recognition for his editorial contributions to academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and research in Transportation Engineering and related fields.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Contributed to academic curriculum and research activities.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Memorial University •

Engaged in teaching and research projects related to civil engineering.

Consultant

— Present

Multi-Materials Stewardship Board • Newfoundland and Labrador

Provided consulting services related to transportation.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Illinois Center for Transportation •

Conducted research on pavement technology.

Lecturer

— Present

University of Waterloo •

Delivered lectures in civil engineering.

Graduate Researcher/Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Waterloo •

Conducted research on various aspects of civil engineering.

Project Engineer/Construction Engineer

— Present

Construction Industry • Dhaka, Bangladesh

Worked on construction projects and engineering solutions.

Awards

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Research Achievement Award

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Editor's Choice Paper

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Paper Pavements Award

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.