I am a Ph.D. candidate at University of Massachusetts Amherst researching sustainable transportation infrastructure and pavement management systems under the supervision of Dr. Egemen Okte. My work combines probabilistic modeling, life-cycle assessment, and data-driven optimization to help transportation agencies make more informed and sustainable maintenance decisions.

My research covers stochastic life-cycle cost analysis, environmental impact modeling, and surrogate modeling of pavement-induced vehicle emissions. Through collaborations involving FHWA-supported research and real-world highway networks, I aim to bridge advanced analytical methods with practical infrastructure applications.

Research Interests
Pavement Management Systems Pavement–Vehicle Interaction Life-Cycle Assessment Decision-Making Under Uncertainty Structural Reliability Risk-Based Prioritization Infrastructure Health Monitoring
Education
Ph.D., Transportation Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2025 — PresentGPA 4.0
M.Sc., Pavement Engineering
Sharif University of Technology · 1st rank among pavement students
2021 — 2024GPA 3.77
B.Sc., Civil & Environmental Engineering
Isfahan University of Technology · Ranked 4th / 90+ students
2017 — 2021GPA 3.75
Section 01 — Research

Research projects & professional experience.

Active and completed work spanning network-level pavement management, stochastic life-cycle modeling, and pavement–vehicle interaction. Sponsored collaborations with FHWA, Arizona DOT, and Minnesota DOT.

Research Projects
Ongoing
Cost-Efficient Network-Level Pavement Management Framework for Flexible Pavement Preservation & Maintenance
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Ongoing
Surrogate Modeling of Pavement-Induced Excess Fuel Consumption & Vehicle Emissions
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Ongoing
Stochastic Network-Level LCA for Flexible Pavement Preservation & Maintenance Schedules
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M.Sc. Thesis
Probabilistic Comparison of Sustainability of Pavement Maintenance Programs
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Completed
Risk-Based Pavement Maintenance Strategy for Low-Volume Roads at the Project Level
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Academic & Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
UMass Amherst
Jan 2025 — Present
Working with Dr. Egemen Okte on different research projects in pavement management and sustainable infrastructure.
Outreach Coordinator
APSE Student Committee
Feb 2026 — Present
Managing student spotlights and community outreach for the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering student chapter.
Committee Friend — AKN18 & AKN19
Transportation Research Board (TRB)
Jan 2026 — Present
Serving as a committee friend for TRB standing committees AKN18 and AKN19 on pavement management and asset management.
Pavement Lab Assistant
Sharif University of Technology
Feb 2023 — Jan 2024
Served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students, guiding them through hands-on pavement laboratory tests including the Marshall stability test and other standard pavement material testing procedures.
Engineering Intern
Garno Consulting Co.
Aug 2021 — Sep 2021
Internship in civil infrastructure consulting, with a focus on pavement analysis and design review.
Section 02 — Speaking

Conference proceedings & presentations.

Selected podium and poster presentations at transportation research conferences in 2026. Click any conference to view the full list of presentations and event photos.

TRB
Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
Washington, D.C.Jan 2026
3 presentations →
AAPT
Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists Annual Meeting
Boston, MAApr 2026
1 presentation →
MassDOT
MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference
Worcester, MAMay 2026
1 presentation →
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Presentations
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Section 03 — Tools

Tools for pavement engineers.

I am developing a set of open tools for pavement engineers covering life-cycle cost analysis, probabilistic performance modeling, and pavement-vehicle interaction assessment. They will be published here as they become available.

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In development

Tools are currently being built and tested. Check back soon.

Section 04 — Courses

Course-based materials.

I am creating course-based materials on topics I know well, including probabilistic modeling, pavement management, and life-cycle assessment. They will be posted here as they are ready.

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Coming soon

Materials are currently being prepared. Check back soon.

Section 05 — Writing

Notes & research writing.

Short essays and technical notes on probabilistic modeling, pavement engineering research workflows, and lessons from my Ph.D. work.

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In preparation

A series of posts on Bayesian pavement deterioration modeling and reproducible research workflows is in progress. Subscribe by email below or check back soon.

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