糖心Vlog

糖心Vlog is continuing to expand its research activities with the recent addition of a new asphalt research lab within its Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT).聽 The new lab will provide research services to a variety of state and private companies, including the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Initially, the lab will be used to conduct scientific research for the GDOT, but University officials say additional opportunities exist to support the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Science Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.聽 The lab is also capable of providing services to regional industry and certification training for technicians.聽 In keeping with Georgia Southern鈥檚 focus on teaching and education, the lab will serve as a valuable training tool providing application-based learning and research opportunities for engineering students. 鈥淲e are excited to establish the state鈥檚 first lab dedicated to asphalt research,鈥� said Mohammad Davoud, dean of CEIT. 鈥淭here has been a great amount of interest by the public and private sector to establish such a lab at a state university in Georgia.聽 We are fortunate to have researchers on staff with a tremendous amount of experience in asphalt and construction materials. This new lab will help us expand our research and collaborate with other researchers throughout the country.鈥� What makes it unique?聽 The new lab features 鈥渟uper pavement鈥� asphalt mixture design equipment — Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) asphalt binder grade equipment, an asphalt mixture performance tester and weathering equipment. 鈥淭he lab鈥檚 diverse capability to conduct research, provide educational opportunities and certification is just one part of the equation,鈥� said Junan Shen, Ph.D., associate professor of civil engineering and director of the new lab. 鈥淢y students and I will now be able to conduct research on new, improved asphalt mixtures and pavement-related research.鈥� 鈥淲e are making a significant investment to conduct research and development that will ultimately save taxpayers money and benefit the environment,鈥� said Davoud.聽 鈥淭his is just one example of how Georgia Southern is combining the expertise of its faculty to conduct research to support our state and a growing industry.聽 We are looking forward to seeing the lab continue to grow.聽 It鈥檚 a great addition to our Civil Engineering degree program and will provide hands-on research opportunities for our students 鈥� something employers continue to tell us they need.鈥� Most recently, Shen was selected by the GDOT to conduct the second phase of a project to investigate the performance of rubberized asphalt mix for use in road construction in Georgia. The nearly $300,000 research project will examine how 鈥済reen鈥� material derived from scrap tires will make a viable alternative for use in road construction.聽 鈥淭he majority of highways in Georgia and around the country are paved with asphalt materials,鈥� said Shen.聽 鈥淭here is increasing interest in asphalt research so that the government can build a reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure.鈥� 糖心Vlog, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 120 degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement.聽 Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit:聽.