Dr. Mansour Solaimanian

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Biography

Mansour Solaimanian is a Research Professor at Penn State University, affiliated with the Larson Transportation Institute and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He specializes in Geotechnical Materials Engineering with significant contributions to the field of pavement materials. Solaimanian's research focuses on the characterization, testing, and evaluation of various pavement materials and geotechnical structures, aiming to enhance the performance and sustainability of transportation infrastructure. He has published extensively on topics such as recycled asphalt mixtures, the rheological behavior of bio-asphalts, and moisture susceptibility of hot mix asphalt. With a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990, he has a prominent academic career marked by numerous conference proceedings and journal articles that contribute to both theoretical and practical aspects of civil engineering. His work addresses critical challenges in modern pavement engineering, including the use of recycled materials and innovative testing methods. He is recognized for driving advancements in material performance and has held various editorial roles in prominent engineering journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

— Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on materials and pavement engineering.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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