Research Funding

  1. Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Michael, M., (Co-PI, 10% credit), “Management of the ODOT Transportation Library: FFY 2023,” Sponsored by ODOT, State, $177,901. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  2. “Transportation Research and Connectivity,” (Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $260,000. (September 30, 2020 – February 28, 2025).
  3. “OU Task Order Contract Administration — FFY2023,” (Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $39,999. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  4. “Knowledge Management Awareness Campaign, SharePoint Site Creation, and Codifying Knowledge,” (Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  5. “Transportation Taxonomy, Additional Social Network Analyses, Growing the KM Liaison Network, and Workforce Development,” Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by ODOT, State, $75,000. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  6. ODOT Peer Exchange,” Zaman, M., (PI, 80% credit), Molina, M., (Co-PI, 20% credit), Sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $62,945. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  7. “Modification of AASHTO T 283 for Improved Screening of Asphalt Mixes for Moisture-Induced Damage,” Hobson, K., (PI, 0% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 90% credit), Sponsored by ODOT, State, $66,001. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  8. “Management of the ODOT Transportation Library: FFY2023,” Zaman, M., (PI, 80% credit), Molina, M., (Co-PI, 20% credit), Sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $177,901. (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  9. “(OCAST) Mitigation of Swelilng Soil-Induced Problems in Oklahoma Using AI-Based Models and Chemical Injection,” Zaman, M., (PI, 70% credit), Mendez Larrain, M., (Co-PI, 5% credit), Razzaghi, T., (Co-PI, 15% credit), Sponsored by Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, State, $48,582. (February 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023).
  10. “Workforce Development, Outreach and Tech Transfer Activities,” Zaman, M., (PI, 85% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 7.5% credit), Mendez Larrain, M., (Co-PI, 7.5% credit), Sponsored by Florida International University, University, $20,097. (June 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023).
  11. “OU Task Order Contract Administrative Support: FFY2022,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Department of Transportation, $40,000. (October 7, 2021 – December 31, 2023).
  12. “Matching Support for The Southern Plains Transportation Center,” Zaman, M., (PI, 50% credit), Barnes, R., (Co-PI, 25% credit), Miller, G., (Co-PI, 25% credit), Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $3,392,485. (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2023).
  13. “Transportation Research and Connectivity,” Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $260,000. (September 30, 2020 – March 17, 2023).
  14. “Effect of Gradation Changes due to Construction on Performance of Recycled Aggregate Bases in Oklahoma,” Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 90% credit), Hobson, K., (PI, 0% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), ODOT, $75,000. (October 5, 2021 – September 30, 2022).
  15. “Knowledge Management Awareness, Information Storage/Retrieval, and Workshops/Short Courses,” Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Oklahoma Department of Transportation, $75,000. (November 2, 2021 – September 30, 2022).
  16. “ODOT Social Network Analysis Toward Critical Process and Procedure Identification and Improvement,” Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, $75,000. (October 18, 2021 – September 30, 2022).
  17. “An Improved Approach to Estimate Bearing Capacity of Soil Using Laboratory and Field Data and Artificial Intelligence,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Matias, M. L., (Co-PI, 0% credit), Razzaghi, T., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, State, $54,410. (September 1, 2020 – July 31, 2022).
  18. “Evaluating the Impact of Various Asphalt Rejuvenating Agents on the Performance of Asphalt Binders,” Hobson, K., (PI, 0% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 90% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), ODOT, $60,000. (October 11, 2021 – June 30, 2022).
  19. “Development of a DIGGS-Compatible Geotechnical Database from Existing Geotechnical Reports – Phase I,” Ali, S. A., (PI, 10% credit), Hobson, K., (Co-PI, 0% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 90% credit), ODOT, $46,350. (October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022).
  20. “Risk and Resilience of Bridges: Toward Development of Hazard-Based Assessment Framework, Research Needs, and Benefits of Accelerated Construction,” Zaman, M., (PI, 80% credit), Cokely, E. T., (Co-PI, 20% credit), FIU, $65,019. (Feb. 1, 2021 – Feb. 28, 2022)
  21. “OU Task Order Contract Administrative Support – FY2020,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Oklahoma Department of Transportation, $39,999. (July 1, 2020 – March 31, 2022).
  22. “Development of an Interactive Database for Soil for Design of New Pavements and Rehabilitation of Existing Pavements in Oklahoma,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), ODOT, $75,000. (January 22, 2021 – December 31, 2021).
  23. “OU Task Order Contract Administrative Support – FY2021,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $40,000. (October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021).
  24. “I-35/SH-7 Subsurface Investigation,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (October 1, 2020 – November 30, 2021).
  25. “Evaluation of High-Performance Thin Overlays for Extended Pavement Life,” Hobson, K., (PI, 0% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 90% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit)Sponsored by ODOT, $75,000. (April 5, 2021 – September 30, 2021).
  26. “Workforce Development: Performance Metrics and Processes and Procedures Improvement,” Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by ODOT, $75,000. (March 30, 2021 – September 30, 2021).
  27. “Further Implementation of ODOT Knowledge Management Framework,” Molina, M., (PI, 50% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021).
  28. “I-35/SH-7 Subsurface Investigation,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021).
  29. “Matching Support for The Southern Plains Transportation Center,” Zaman, M., (PI, 50% credit), Barnes, R., (Co-PI, 25% credit), Miller, G., (Co-PI, 25% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $3,392,485. (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2021).
  30. “OU Task Order Contract Administrative Support – FY2020,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $39,999. (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021).
  31. “Repair Evaluations of Depressed Transverse Cracks in Asphalt Pavements in Division 6,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021).
  32. “Workforce Development and Tech Transfer,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by Florida International University, University, $25,398. (January 18, 2018 – March 31, 2021).
  33. “Implementation of Innovative Technologies for Improved Performance and Service Life of Aspohalt Pavements,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, State, $59,770. (March 1, 2019 – January 13, 2021).
  34. “Implementation of Knowledge Management Framework,” Molina, M., (PI, 100% credit), Zaman, M., (Co-PI, 50% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (October 28, 2019 – September 30, 2020).
  35. “Investigation of Pavement Distresses in Logan County on SH-74,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Kenneth, H., (Co-PI, 0% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $72,001. (October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020).
  36. “Forensic Investigation of Pavement Distresses on US-412 in Noble County,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Kenneth, H., (Co-PI, 0% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $70,150. (October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020).
  37. “Durability of Recycled Aggregate for Use in Aggregate Base Construction,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Syed Ashik, A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $75,000. (October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020).
  38. “OU Task Order Contract Administrative Support,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $40,000. (June 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020).
  39. “OCAST Internship (with ROCA Engineering, INC.) Improved Relationships between Properties of High Strength Concrete for Better Quality Control and Forensic Investigations,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, State, $72,964. (September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2020).
  40. “Extraction, Recovery and PG Grading of AC Binder from Provided HMA/WMA,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), Sponsored by State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, State, $30,000. (September 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020).
  41. “OU Task Order Contract Administrative Support” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $40,000 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
  42. “Accelerated Bridge Construction – University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC),” Zaman, M., (PI, 32% credit), Muraleetharan, K., (Co-PI, 32% credit), Harvey, P. S., (Co-PI, 36% credit), Florida International University, University, $118,000. (October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2019).
  43. “Premature Pavement Distress or Subgrade Failures Due to Unknown Factors In the Early Stages of Design Life Expectations on SH3E/SH99” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $64,998 (September 2018 – March 2019).
  44. “Establishment of ODOT Knowledge Management Implementation Framework” (Co-PI with Molina). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $70,000 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
  45. “Forensic Investigation – Depressed Transverse Asphalt Pavement Cracking in Division 6,” Funded by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, $69,996 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
  46. “Investigation of Asphalt Pavement Distress, SH-7, Garvin Co” (PI; Co-PI: Ali). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $70,000 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
  47. “Management of the Oklahoma Transportation Library: FFY2019” (PI; Co-PI: Pittenger). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $169,761 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
  48. Investigation of Asphalt Pavement Distress, SH-7, Garvin Co,” Zaman, M., (PI, 90% credit), Ali, S. A., (Co-PI, 10% credit), ODOT, $70,000. (December 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019).
  49. “OCAST Internship (with ROCA Engineering, INC.) Improved Relationships between Properties of High Strength Concrete for Better Quality Control and Forensic Investigations,” Zaman, M., (PI, 100% credit), OCAST, $72,964. (September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2020)
  50. “Development of ABC-UTC Non-Proprietary UHPC Mix” (Co-PI with Floyd). Funded by Florida International University, $99,999 (Feb. 2019 – Feb 2020).
  51. “Improved Relationships between Properties of High Strength Concrete for Better Quality Control and Forensic Investigations” (PI). Internship funded by OCAST, $72,964 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2020).
  52. “Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC),” Zaman, M., (PI, 50% credit), Barnes, R., (Co-PI, 25% credit), Miller, G., (Co-PI, 25% credit), U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Admin, $7,717,600. (Oct. 1, 2013 – September 30, 2019)
  53. “Implementation of Innovative Technologies for Improved Performance and Service Life of Asphalt Pavements” (PI; Co-PI: Ali). Internship funded by OCAST, $125,570 (March 2019 – Feb. 2021).
  54. “Year 2 Support for the SPTC 15.2 Projects” (PI; Ci-PIs: Miller, Barnes)). Funded by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State, $391,981. (April 2017 – September 2018).
  55. “Intelligent Compaction Data Analyzing” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $16,818 (July – Sept., 2018).
  56. “Management of the ODOT Transportation Library – FY 18” (PI; Co-PI; Pittenger). Funded by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, $169,740. (October 2017 – September 30, 2018).
  57. “Accelerated Bridge Construction – University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC)” (PI; Co-PI: Muraleetharan). Funded by Florida International University $120,000. (October 2016 – September 2017).
  58. “Development of Statewide WIM Data Quality Control and Axle Load Spectra and Traffic Volume Adjustment Factors for Oklahoma” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma State University/SPTC. $69,315. (May 2016 – May 2019).
  59. “Management of the Oklahoma Transportation Library: FFY2017” (PI; Co-PI: Pittenger). Funded by Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, $169,745. (October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017).
  60. “Southern Plains Regional Transportation Center (SPRTC): Year 3.” (PI; Co-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by OST-R, USDOT (total fund $2,554,400). Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2018.
  61. Southern Plains Regional Transportation Center (SPRTC): Year 3.” (PI; Co-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by OST-R, USDOT (total fund $2,554,400). Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2018.
  62. “Matching Funds for Southern Plains Transportation Center: Year 3.” (PI; Co-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by ODOT (total fund $1,000,168). Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2018.
  63. “Recommended Fatigue Test for Oklahoma Department of Transportation (Extension with new funds).” (PI; Co-PI: Commuri and Barman). Funded by ODOT (total fund $74,820). Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2016.
  64. “Management of the ODOT Library: FFY2016.” (PI; Co-PI: Pittenger). Funded by ODOT. (total fund $178,693). Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2016.
  65. “Development of Guidelines for Selection of and Evaluation of Tack Coats in Oklahoma.” (Co-PI; PI: Ghabchi). Funded by ODOT (total fund $166,319). Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2017.
  66. “Development of Aggregate Characteristics-Based Preventative Maintenance Treatments using 3D Laser Imaging and Aggregate Imaging Technology for Optimized Skid.” (Co-PI; PI: Pittenger). Funded by ODOT with OSU as lead (total fund $84,701). Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2017.
  67. “Use of Ground Tire Rubber in Asphalt Pavements: Literature Review and DOT Survey.” (Co-PI; PI: Ghabchi). Funded by ODEQ (total fund $18,496). Nov. 2015 – May 2016.
  68. “Special Provisions for Intelligent Compaction of Stabilized Soil Subgrades.” (Co-PI; PI: Commuri, Barman). Funded by SPTC (total funds $162,045). Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2016.
  69. “Performance of Asphalt Binders Modified with Polyphosphoric Acid (PPA).” (PI; Co-PI: Ghabchi). Funded by ODOT/SPTC (total funds $162,045). Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2016.
  70. “Matching Funds for Southern Plains Transportation Center: Year 2.” (PI; Co-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by ODOT (total fund $1,000,168). Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2017
  71. “Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC): Year 2” (PI; Co-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by OST-R, USDOT (total fund $2,581,600). Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2017.
  72. “Field Performance Monitoring and Modeling of Instrumented Pavement on I-35 in McClain County: Phase II.” (PI; Co-PI: Singh). Funded by ODOT (total funds $91,432). Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2014.
  73. “Fatigue Performance of Asphalt Pavements Containing RAS and RAP.” (PI; Co-PI: Boeck and Singh). Funded by ODOT (total funds $217,253). Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2014.
  74. “Evaluation of Performance of Asphalt Pavements Constructed Using Intelligent Compaction Technologies.” (Co-PI; PI: Commuri). Funded by ODOT (total funds $219,417). Oct. 2012 – Sept. 2014.
  75. “Creep Compliance and Percent Recovery of Oklahoma Certified Binders Using the Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) Method.” (PI; Co-PI: Hossain). Funded by ODOT (total funds $203,871). Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2014.
  76. “Matching Funds for Southern Plains Transportation Center,” ODOT; PI (50%); $1,000,168; with G. Miller and R. Barnes; 10/1/13 – 9/30/17.
  77. “Southern Plains Regional Transportation Center (SPRTC),” OST-R, US Dept. of Transp., PI (50%) $2,592,500; with G. Miller, R. Barnes; 10/1/13 – 9/30/17.
  78. “Technology Transfer Support for Intelligent Compaction of Pavements – FY 2014.” (Co-PI; PI: Commuri, Braman). Funded by Volvo Road Machinery (total funds $119,960). Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2014.
  79. “Evaluate Densifier-Over-Shotblasting (DOS) Treatment Performance for Pavements and Bridge Decks.” (Co-PI; PI: Pittenger). Funded by ODOT (total funds $217,929). Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2015.
  80. “Management of the ODOT Library.” (PI). Funded by ODOT (total fund $149,803). Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2015.
  81. “Management of the ODOT Library.” (PI). Funded by ODOT (total funds $74,984). Apr. 2014 – Sept. 2014.
  82. “Recommended Fatigue Test for Oklahoma Department of Transportation.” (PI; Co-PI: Commuri and Singh). Funded by ODOT (total funds $458,527). Oct. 2012 – Sept. 2015.
  83. “Matching Funds for Southern Plains Transportation Center: Year 1.” (PI; Ci-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by ODOT (total fund $1,000,168). Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2017.
  84. “Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC): Year 1” (PI; Ci-PIs: Miller and Barnes). Funded by OST-R, USDOT (total fund $2,592,500). Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2017.
  85. “Intelligent Compaction of Soil Subgrades and Asphalt Pavements” (Co-PI; PI: Commuri). Funded by Volvo Road Machinery (total fund $119,993). Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2012).
  86. “Evaluation of Enhanced Integrated Climatic Model for Oklahoma Pavements” (Co-PI; PI: Bulut and Muraleetharan). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $40,000). Oct. 2011 – Sept. 2013.
  87. “Evaluation of Asphalt Pavements using a Portable Lightweight Deflectometer” (Co-PI; PI: Commuri). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $98,087). Oct. 2011 -June 2013.
  88. “Improved Cover Aggregate Specifications to Enhance Chip Seal Performance” (PI; Co-PI: Commuri, Pittenger). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $139,660). Oct. 2011 – June 2013.
  89. “Drying Shrinkage Problems in High PI Subgrade Soils” (Co-PI; PI: Bulut). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total funds: $60,000). Oct. 2011 – Sept. 2013.
  90. “New Asphalt Mix Design Program for ODOT” (Co-PI; PI: Commuri). Funded by ODOT (total fund $89,995). Oct. 2011 – Sept. 2012.
  91. “Develop Draft Chip Seal Cover Aggregate Specifications Based on Aggregate Imaging System (AIMS) Angularity, Shape and Texture Test Results” (PI; Co-PI: Commuri, Pittenger). Funded by ODOT (total funds $131,380). Jan. 2011-Sept. 2013.
  92. “ODOT Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforcement in Aggregate Base Roadways in Oklahoma – TenCate Match.” (Co-PI; PI: Hatami). Funded by TenCate Geo (total funds $75,000). Sept. 2010 – Aug. 2012).
  93. “OkTC Web Site, Electronic Warehouse and Networking” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $10,000). Jan – Dec. 2011.
  94. “Enhancing Laboratory Facilities in Asphalt Research and Education: Sharing to Gain” (PI; Co-PI: Hatami, Commuri). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $333,288). Jan. 2011 – June 2013.
  95. “Intelligent Asphalt Compaction Analyzer” (Co-PI; PI: S. Commuri, Haskell Lemon and EST). Funded by Highways for Life, FHWA (total fund $200,000). May 2007 – Dec. 2009.
  96. “Continuous Real-time Measurement of Pavement Quality during Construction” (Co-PI; PI: S. Commuri). Funded by Volvo Road Machinery (total fund $140,393). Jan. – Dec. 2009.
  97. “Modeling 85th Percentile Speed for Rural Highways for Enhanced Traffic Safety” (PI; Co-PI: L. White). Funded by ODOT (total fund $96,192). Oct. 2008 – Sept. 2010.
  98. “Development of Flexible Pavement Database for Local Calibration of MEPDG” (PI). Funded by ODOT (total fund $80,325). Oct. 2008 – Sept. 2010.
  99. “Tube Suction Test for Evaluating Durability of Cementitously Stabilized Soils” (PI; Co-PI: Solanki). Funded jointly by ODOT and OTC (total fund $194,393). Oct. 2008 – Sept. 2010.
  100. “OTC Summer Internship” (PI). Funded by OTC (total fund $74,994). June 2008 – May 2011.
  101. “Quantifying the Costs and Benefits of Pavement Retexturing as a Pavement Preservation Tool” (Co-PI; PI: D. Gransberg). Funded by Oklahoma Transp. Center (total fund $195,501). May 2008 – Apr. 2010.
  102. “Continuous Real-Time Measurement of Compaction Quality During the Construction of Asphalt Pavement” (Co-PI; PI: S. Commuri). Funded by Oklahoma Transp. Center (Total fund $99,893). Jan. – Dec. 2009.
  103. “Wireless Sensor Packaging for Monitoring Airport Runways and Highway Bridges” (Co-PI with J. Pei (PI) and T. Ibrahim (Co-PI)). Funded by OCAST (total fund $300,000). Dec. 2007 – Nov. 2011.
  104. “Intelligent Asphalt Compaction Analyzer – Proposal for Refinement and Development of a Commercial Prototype” (Co-PI; PI: S. Commuri). Funded by Volvo Road Machinery (total fund $190,782. June 2007 – Aug. 2009.
  105. “OTC Work Program for the Remaining FY04 OTC Appropriation Funds Through FHWA” (PI; Co-PI: M. Court, J. Pei, C. Ramseyer and others). Funded by FHWA (total fund $797,035). Jan. – Dec., 2008.
  106. “OTC Work Program for FY05 OTC Appropriation Through FHWA: Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center” (PI; Co-PIs: P. Pulat, K.D. Mish and others). Funded by T-FHRC, FHWA (total fund $1.155M). Sept. 2006 – Mar. 2009.
  107. “Field Correlation of PQI Gauge with Nuclear Density Gauge: Phase I” (PI; Co-PI: S. Commuri). Funded by Okla. Dept. of Transp. (total fund $20,000). June – Sept. 2006.
  108. “Field Performance Monitoring and Modeling of Instrumented Pavement on I-35 in McLain Co” (PI; Co-PI: K. Muraleetharan). Funded by Okla. Dept. of Transportation (total fund $287,961). Oct. 2006 – Sept. 2011.
  109. “OTC FY04 Federal Highway Earmark Projects for OSU and LU” (PI; Co-PI: T. Landers). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $534,630). Feb. 2006 – Dec. 2008.
  110. “Public Perception of Noise Barriers in Oklahoma (Phase: I)” (Co-PI; PI: M. Nanny). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $67,500). Mar. 2005 – Aug. 2007.
  111. “Permeability and Resilient Modulus of Different Aggregate Bases Commonly Used in Oklahoma” (Co-PI; PI: N. Khoury). Funded by Okla. Transp. Center (total fund $58,000). Mar. 2005 – Oct. 2006.
  112. “Effect of Anti-Stripping Additives on Performance-Graded Binders in Oklahoma” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $68,672). Mar. 2005 – Mar. 2006.
  113. “Engineering Properties of Stabilized Subgrade Soils for Implementation of the AASHTO 2002 Pavement Design Guide” (PI; Co-PI: N. Khoury). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (total fund $296,152). Oct. 2005 – Sept. 2008.
  114. “National Public Transportation Analysis” (Co-PI with Court (PI), Landers and others). Funded by Federal Transit Administration (total fund $1,5M). Sept. 2004 – Aug. 2007.
  115. “Maximum Chat Utilization – Test Road” (PI; Co-PIs: R. Nairn, G.A. Miller and K. Strevett). Funded by DoD-Corps of Engineers (total fund $500K). May 2004 – Dec. 2007.
  116. “Doctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Technologies for Civil and Environmental Systems” (Co-PI with R. Kolar (PI) and others). Funded by U.S. Dept. of Education (total fund $793,344). Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2006.
  117. “Research Experience for Undergraduates in Geoenvironmental Systems” (Co-PI with R. Kolar (PI) and others). Funded by National Science Foundation REU (total fund $542,318). Mar. 2000 – Feb. 2005.
  118. “Resilient Modulus and Other Geotechnical Testing of Subgrade Soils” (PI). Funded by Burgess Engineering and Testing, OKC (total fund $6,396). Jan. 2003 – May 2004.
  119. “Evaluation of Surface Free Energy Characteristics of Aggregate and Binders in HMA: Phase II” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $87,541). Oct. 2003 – Sept. 2004.
  120. “Evaluation of Surface Free Energy Characteristics of Aggregate and Binders in HMA: Phase I” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total amount $40,980). Jan. – Sept. 2003.
  121. “Effect of Suction and Moisture on RM of Subgrade Soils in Oklahoma” (PI; Co-PI: G.A. Miller). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (total fund $105,242). Oct. 2003 – Sept. 2005.
  122. “Intelligent Asphalt Compaction Analyzer” (Co-PI; PI; S. Commuri). Funded by OCAST (total fund $594,279, including match). Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2006.
  123. “Evaluation of Surface Free Energy Characteristics of Aggregates and Binders in Hot Mix Asphalt: Phase I” (PI; Co-PI: N. Wasiuddin). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $8,900). May – Sept. 2002.
  124. “An Alternate Method for the Determination of Asphalt Content” (PI; Co-PIs: R.A. Tarefder and Y. Abousleiman). Funded by Oklahoma Transportation Center (total fund $59,117). May – Sept. 2002.
  125. “A Lab.Study to Optimize the Use of Raw Chat in Hot Mix Asphalt for Pavement Application” (PI; Co-PI: R. Nairn). Funded by Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (total fund $200,000). Sept. 2002 – August 2004.
  126. “Resilient Modulus and Density Gradient Analysis of Selected Asphalt Mixes” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration (total fund $153,044). Oct. 2001 – Sept. 2003.
  127. “Rock Mechanics Institute Consortium: Phase III” (Co-PI; PI: Y. Abousleiman). Funded by Industry (total fund $600,000, Year 3). Jan. – Dec. 2001.
  128. “Acquisition and Development of Equipment for Unsaturated Soil Research” (Co-PI with G.A. Miller (PI) and K. Muraleetharan (Co-PI)). Funded by National Science Foundation (MRI Prog.) (total fund $368,778). July 2000 – June 2002.
  129. “Acoustic Imaging and Mechanical Properties of Soft Rocks and Marine Sediments” (Co-PI with T. Scott (PI) and Y. Abousleiman (Co-PI)). Funded by U.S. Dept. of Energy (total fund $366,718). Jan. 2001 – Dec. 2002.
  130. “Integrated, Scalable MBS for Flow Through Porous Media” (Co-PI with D. Papavassiliou (PI) and H. Neeman (Co-PI)). Funded by National Science Foundation (total fund $150,071). Sept. 2000 – Feb. 2002.
  131. “High Performance Pavement Using Recycled Materials” (PI). Funded by OCAST (total fund $115,000). Mar. 2000 – May 2003.
  132. “Ray C. Broce Materials Laboratory” (Asphalt) (PI; Co-PIs: A.R. Kukreti and G.A. Miller). Funded by Broce Construction Co. (total fund $140,000 including $40,000 matching from VPRA). Aug. 1998 – Sept. 2000.
  133. “Evaluation of Rutting Potential of Selected Mixes Using an Asphalt Pavement Analyzer” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation. (total fund $174,127 including $40,000 matching from VPRA and $30,000 matching from OAPA). Oct. 1999 – Sept. 2000.
  134. “Settlement of Compacted Fill Embankments” (PI; Co-PI: G.A. Miller and K. Muraleetharan). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation. (total fund $80,944). April 1999 – March 2001.
  135. “Durability of Chemically Stabilized Aggregate Bases” (PI; Co-PI: G.A. Miller). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation. (total fund $140,554). May 1999 – July 2001.
  136. “Pavement Management Data Analysis” (PI). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation. (total fund $14,626). May 1999 – Jan. 2000.
  137. “Technology Transfer Workshops” (PI; Co-PIs: M. Kanj, T. Scott and J.-C. Roegiers). Funded by OCAST. (total fund $20,000). Sept. 1999 – Aug. 2000.
  138. “Sooner City – Design Across the Curriculum” (Co-PI; A.R. Kukreti (PI), Kolar, Bush, Muraleetharan, Sabatini, Miller and others). Funded by National Science Foundation. (total fund $750,000). Sept. 1998 – Aug. 2001.
  139. “International Workshop on Sea Level Rise and Coastal Management” (PI). Funded by National Science Foundation. (total fund $14,700). Feb. 1999 – Jan. 2000.
  140. “Chemicals in the Environment – Doctoral Fellowships in Environmental Engineering” (Co-PI with R.C. Knox (PI), Canter, Kolar, Kukreti, Nairn, Strevett, Sabatini, Vieux and others). Funded by U.S. Dept. of Education. (total fund $751,530). Aug. 1998 – July 2002.
  141. “Mix Design Using Asphalt Millings” (PI; Co-PIs: A.R. Kukreti and G.A. Miller). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation. (total fund $77,655). Aug. 1998 – Sept. 2000.
  142. “Automated Triaxial Test System for Unsaturated Soils” (Co-PI with K. Muraleetharan (PI), M.A. Mooney (Co-PI) and G.A. Miller (Co-PI). Funded by OU Research Council (total fund $51, 900). Sept.-Dec.1997.
  143. “Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Soil Stabilization Using Cement Kiln Dust” (PI; Co-PI: G. Miller). Funded by Oklahoma Department of Transportation (total fund $44,091). Oct. 1997-Sept. 1998.
  144. “Use of Asphalt Millings for Subbase” Funded by Oklahoma Dept. Of Transportation (total fund $12,938) (PI). Sept. 1, 1997 – Jan. 31, 1998.
  145. “Improving Concrete Performance Through the Use of Blast Furnace Slag” (Co-PI with T. Bush (PI) and B. Russell (Co-PI)). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transp. (total fund $98,737). Jan. 1997 – December 1998.
  146. “Laboratory Investigation of Soft Railroad Subgrade Failure Under Repeated Load Applications” (Co-PI; PI: G.A. Miller). Funded by Assoc. of American Railroad (total fund $19,910). Jan. – June 1997.
  147. “Impact of Loaded Trucks on Transportation Infrastructure Deterioration” (PI; Co-PI: M.A. Mooney). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (total fund $10,364). Oct. 1996 – Jan. 1997.
  148. “Groundwater Sensitivity Analysis for Potential Pollution Sources” (P.I.: M. Zaman; Co-P.I.s: A.R. Kukreti and K. Strevett). Funded by EPA (total fund $253,038, including $25,000 equipment match by OU). Oct. 1996 – Sept. 1999.
  149. “Modeling the 85th Percentile Speed on Oklahoma Two-Lane Rural Highways: A Neural Net Approach” (PI; Co-PI: K. Muraleetharan) (total fund $39,787). Funded by Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Jan. 1997 – June. 1998.
  150. “Testing Screen for Sieving of Coarse and Fine Aggregates” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by OU Research Council (total fund $4,850). June – July, 1995.
  151. “Nonlinear Analysis of Coupled Fluid/Rock Interaction” (Co-PI with Y. Abousleiman (PI), J.-C. Roegiers (Co-PI), G. Scott (Co-PI)). Funded by OCAST (total fund $373,234). July 1995 – June 1998.
  152. “Experimental Study of the Effects of Reinforcing Steel Arrangement in CRCP” (PI; Co-PI: G.A. Miller). Funded by Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (total fund ($30,000). Feb. 1995 – Jan. 1996.
  153. “Field Evaluation of Drainable Bases in Oklahoma” (PI; Co-PIs: K. Muraleetharan, J.G. Laguros). Funded by ODOT (total fund $53,959). Jan. – Sept. 1995.
  154. “Resilient Moduli of Raw and Stabilized Aggregate Bases and Evaluation of Layer Coefficients for AASHTO Flexible Pavement Design” (PI; Co-P.I.: J.G. Laguros). Funded by ODOT and FHWA (total fund $274,053). Oct. 1994 – Dec. 1997.
  155. “Cooling Properties of Asphalt Surfaces” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by ODOT and FHWA (total fund $7,410). Sept. – Dec. 1994.
  156. “Demonstration of Engineering Mechanics: Physical and Computer Models as Teaching Tools” (Co-PI; PI: B. Russell). OU Instructional Improvement Award (total fund $6,800). July 1994 – July 1995.
  157. “Rock Mechanics Research Center: (Co-PI; with J.-C. Roegiers (PI) and D.W. Stearns (Co-PI)). Funded by NSF and OCAST (total fund NSF $2.4M; OCAST $2.4M; over $2.4 M in industry matching). Sept. 1992 – Aug. 2000.
  158. “Sample Preparation Equipment for Resilient Modulus Testing of Soils” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by OU Research Council (total fund $2,225; excluding matching). June – Dec. 1992.
  159. “Effect of fluid Hydraulics on Petroleum Rock Behavior” (with A.R. Kukreti (PI) and F. Civan). Funded by OCAST (total fund $115,241). Aug. 1992 – July 1995.
  160. “Resilient Moduli of Select Aggregate Bases and Their Correlations with Other Engineering Properties” (PI; Co-P.I.: J.G. Laguros). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (total fund $60,000). July 1991 – Sept. 1993.
  161. “Laboratory and Field Testing to Characterize Bridge Approach Settlements at Selected Sites and Development of Settlement Evaluation Methodology for Predominantly Clay Sites” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), (total fund $181,598). July 1991 – Sept. 1995.
  162. “Resilient Moduli of Soils for Improved Pavement Design” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by OCAST (total fund $97,095). Dec. 1991 – Nov. 1994.
  163. “Expert Systems for Reservoir Completion and Stimulation” (Co-PI; PI: J.C. Roegiers). Funded by OCAST and Rock Mechanics Consortium (RMC) (total fund $245,402, excluding matching). Dec. 1991 – Jan. 1995.
  164. “U.S.-Canada Workshop on Recent Accomplishments and Future Trends in Geomechanics in the 21st Century” (PI; Co-PIs: C.S. Desai and A.P.S. Selvadurai). Funded by the National Science Foundation ($44,200). July 1, 1991 – Jan. 31, 1994.
  165. “Study of Pore Collapse Problems in Oil Reservoir Rocks” (Principal Investigator; Co-P.I. – J.C. Roegiers). Funded by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) and Rock Mechanics Consortium (RMC), (total fund $199,404, excluding cost-sharing). July 1990 – June 1993.
  166. “Assessment of Current Resilient Modulus Testing Methods and Their Application to Design of Pavements”. (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros) Funded by the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (total fund $7,500). July 1 – Dec. 30, 1990.
  167. “Constitutive Modeling of Geological Formations Considering Porosity and Permeability Alterations Due to Fluid Withdrawal” (PI; Co-PI: A.R. Kukreti and F. Civan). Funded by the Oklahoma Mining and Mineral Resources Institute (total fund $50,864, including cost-sharing). July 1, 1990 – June 30, 1991.
  168. “Evaluation of Dynamic Response of Offshore Drilling Platforms and Soil Liquefaction Due to Arctic Loading” (PI). Funded by Univ. of Okla.Research Council (total fund $6,361). March 1990 – Dec. 1990.
  169. “Experimental Study of Pore Collapse Mechanisms in Porous Rock.” (PI; Co-PI: M.O. Faruque). Funded by Energy Center, Univ. of Oklahoma (total fund $6,000). Sept. 1989 – Aug. 1990.
  170. “Underground Storage Tank Assessment Methodology” (Co-PI, PI: D. Sabatini). Funded by SEARCH, Inc. (total fund $16,529). Aug. 1989 – Jan. 1990.
  171. “Procurement of Software for CE 1111: Handheld Computers and ENGR 1112: Introduction to Engineering” (PI; Co-PIs: J.G. Laguros and B.J. Wallace) Funded by OU Inst. Support Program (total fund $4,735 including cost-sharing). October 1988 to March 1989.
  172. “Evaluation of Properties of Rocks and Characterization of Mine Collapse in the Picher Field Mining District, Oklahoma” (PI; Co-P.I. J.L. Ahern). Funded by Oklahoma Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute (OMMRRI) )(total fund $39,469 – including cost-sharing). July 1, 1988 – June 30, 1989.
  173. “Evaluation of Causes of Excessive Settlements of Pavements Behind Bridge Abutments and Their Remedies: Phase III” (Co-PI; PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (total fund for Phase III $258,619), Dec. 1988 to May 1991.
  174. “A Laboratory Model for Simulation of Transient Phreatic Surface Seepage Through Earth Dams” (PI; Co-PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded (total fund = $3,740 including CEES and CoE cost-sharing) by OU Instructional Support Funds, Dec. 1987 to June 1988.
  175. “Engineering Research Equipment Grant: A High Capacity (30,000 psig) Cubical Device.” (PI; Co-PI: A.R. Kukreti). Matching funds for NSF from Okla. Dept. of Com. (total fund $31,469), Jan. to Dec. 1988.
  176. ” A Cyclic Triaxial Device for Simulation of Soil Liquefaction.” (PI) Funded by the OU Associates Fund, University of Oklahoma (total fund $20,000, including cost sharing). Jan. 1 to June 30, 1988.
  177. “Evaluation of Causes of Excessive Settlements of Pavements Behind Bridge Abutments and Their Remedies: Phase II.” (Co-PI; PI: J.G. Laguros). Funded by Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and FHWA (total fund for Phase II $114,584), March 1987 to May 1989.
  178. “Engineering Research Equipment Grant: A High Capacity (30,000 psig) Cubical Device”. (PI; Co-PI: A.R. Kukreti). Funded by National Science Foundation (total fund $62,939). June 1, 1987 to Nov. 30, 1988. Supplemental funds from NSF $10,000 (January 1989). Duration: through May 31, 1990.
  179. “Stability Analysis and Characterization of Ground Subsidence of Abandoned Lead-Zinc Mines in Northeastern Oklahoma”. (PI; Co. PI: J.L. Ahern). Funded by Oklahoma Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute (total fund $40,200, including cost sharing). July 1, 1987 to Sept. 1, 1988.
  180. “Development of a New Constitutive Model for Predicting Yielding and Failure Behavior of Rocks Under Three-Dimensional Loading”. (PI; Co-PI: A.R. Kukreti). Funded by Energy Resources Institute (ERI)(total fund $39,106, including CEES and CoE cost sharing), July 1, 1987 to July 31, 1988.
  181. “Development of Constitutive Relationships for Anisotropic Materials under Three-Dimensional Loadings” (Co-PI; PI: A.R. Kukreti). Funded by the OU Research Council (total fund – $9,190, including CEES and CoE contributions, for fabrication of a cubical device), April 1986.
  182. “High Pressure Cubical Device: Deformation Measuring Unit” (Co-PI; PI: A.R. Kukreti). Funded by Energy Resources Institute (ERI) (total fund = $7,000), March 1986.
  183. “Development of a Numerical Procedure for Prediction of Ground Subsidence due to Coal Mining” (PI). Funded by the Oklahoma Mining and Mineral Resources Institute, (total fund $21,043 including CEES and CoE cost sharing). July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1087.
  184. “Computer Modelling and Simulation of Mining Systems” (PI). Funded by the Oklahoma Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute, (total fund $7,236). July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986.
  185. “Evaluation of Causes of Excessive Settlements of Pavements Behind Bridge Abutments and their Remedies: Phase I” (Co-PI; PI; J.G. Laguros). Funded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (total fund $12,400). June 1985 to Feb. 1986.
  186. “Modelling of Earthquake Induced Pore Pressure Buildup and Soil Liquefaction Including Effects of Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction” (PI). Funded by the University of Oklahoma Research Council, (total fund $3,500). June 1 to August 30, 1985.
  187. “Modelling of Flow of Immiscible Fluids in Heterogeneous, Irregular Shaped Reservoirs for Efficient Oil Recovery” (PI; Co-PIs A.R. Kukreti and F. Civan). Funded by the Energy Resources Institute (ERI), (total fund = $24,080). July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985.
  188. “Procurement of Computer Software for Earthquake Engineering Research”. Funded by the University of Oklahoma Research Council (total fund $2,207), (Co-PI; PI: L.R.L. Wang), February 1984.
  189. “Analysis of Potential Environmental Implications Resulting from the Operation of Off-Site Oil and Gas Drilling Fluid Disposal Pits” (Faculty Associate; PI: L.W. Canter). Funded by Oklahoma Corporation Commission (total fund $108,922). Sept. 1983 to Apr. 1984.