Graduate Student Supervision

  1. Matias Mendez-Larrain (Ph.D. 2023). “Assessment of Pavement Conditions Using Traffic Speed Deflection Data and AI-Based Models.”
  2. Sagar Ghos (expected to graduate 5/24/23). “Study of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic in Asphalt Mixes using Dry Process and Balanced Mix Design.”
  3. Jorge Luis Alva Alarcon (expected to graduate 5/24/23); Advisor: Jorge Salazar Cerreno (Committee Member).
  4. Syed A. Ali (Ph.D., 2021). “Moisture-Induced Damage Characterization of Asphalt Mixes: A Chemical, Thermodynamic and Mechanistic Approach.”
  5. Sagar Ghos (M.S., 2020). “Evaluation of Causes of Transverse and Fatigue Cracking in Flexible Pavements Using Laboratory and Field Testing and PMED Simulation.”
  6. Chaojie Zhao (Graduated: 2021). “Mechanism of Casing Deformation During Multi-Fracturing in Shale Gas Wells.” Petroleum Engineering, China Univ. of Petroleum, Beijing; OU Period: Nov. 2019 – Oct. 2020.
  7. Ashiqur Rahman (Graduated: July 2019). “Laboratory Characterization of Foamed WMA Containing RAP.”
  8. Shivani Rani (Completed, Jan. 2019). “Characterization of Rutting in Asphalt Pavements Through Laboratory Testing.”
  9. M. Ashiqur Rahman (M.S. 2019). “Laboratory Characterization of Foamed WMA Containing RAP.”
  10. Shivani Rani (Ph.D. 2019). “Characterization of Rutting in Asphalt Pavements Using Laboratory Testing.”
  11. Nur Hossain (Ph.D. 2017). “Mechanistic Input Parameters and Model Calibration for Design and Performance Evaluation of Flexible Pavements in Oklahoma.”
  12. Moeen Nazari (Ph.D. 2016). “Laboratory and Field Assessment of Chemically Treated Subgrade Moduli under Compressive and Flexural Loading.”
  13. Syed Ashik Ali (M.S. 2016). “Rheological Properties of Polymer and RAP-Modified Asphalt Binders using Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery Method.”
  14. Liam Cumberpatch (M.S. 2015), “Evaluate Densifier-Over-Shortblasting Pavement Treatment Performance for Oklahoma Limestone Aggregate” (Co-Advisor: Dr. Pittenger).
  15. Rouzbeh Ghabchi (Ph.D. 2014), “Laboratory Characterization of Recycled and Warm Mix Asphalt for Enhanced Pavement Applications.”
  16. Debaroti Ghosh (M.S. 2014), “Characterization of Oklahoma Binders Using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery Method.”
  17. Ali Taghichian (M.S. 2013), “On the Geomechanical Optimization of Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Shale.”
  18. Dominique Pittenger (Ph.D., 2012), “Stochastic Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pavement Preservation Treatments,” General Engineering (Co-Chair with Dr. Gransberg).
  19. David Adje (M.S., 2012), Thesis Title – “Effect of Recycled Asphalt Pavement on Mechanistic Performance of Hot Mix Asphalt.”
  20. Marc Breidy (2011), Thesis Title – “Development of a Field-Based Fatigue Transfer Function for Flexible Pavement Section on I-35 in Oklahoma” (Co-Chair with Dr. Muraleetharan).
  21. Roy Khalife (M.S., 2011), Thesis Title – “Evaluation of Durability of Stabilized Clay Specimens Using Different Laboratory Procedures.”
  22. Caleb Riemer (Ph.D., 2011), Dissertation Title – “Quantifying the Costs and Benefits of Pavement Retexturing as a Pavement Preservation Tool” (Co-Chair: Dr. Gransberg).
  23. Dharamveer Singh (Ph.D., 2011), Dissertation Title – “A Laboratory Investigation of Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixes for Pavement Applications.”
  24. Zahid Hossain (Ph.D., 2011), Dissertation Title – “Evaluation of Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binders for Pavement Design Applifcations.”
  25. Ashish Gupta (M.S. 2009). Thesis title – “Effect of Mineral Fillers on Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregates”.
  26. Kunal Shah (M.S. 2007). Thesis title – “Effects of Gradation and Compaction Energy on the Hydraulic Conductivity of an Aggregate Base Commonly Used in Oklahoma” (Co-Advisor: N. Khoury).
  27. `Selvaratnam Selvamohan (M.S. 2007). Thesis title – “Effect of Anti-Stripping Additives on Performance Graded Binders in Oklahoma.”
  28. Nazimuddin Wasiuddin (Ph.D. 2007). Dissertation title – “Effect of Additives on Surface Free Energy Characteristics of Aggregates and Binders in Hot Mix Asphalt.”
  29. Sinniah K. Navaratnarajah (M.S. 2006). Thesis title – “Performance Characteristics of Selected Asphalt Mixes: A Laboratory and Field Study.”
  30. Ali Ebrahimi (Ph.D. 2006). Dissertation title – “Regression & Neural Network Modeling of Resilient Mod. Based on Routine Soil Properties & Stress State.”
  31. High-Ming Lim “(M.S. 2005). Project title – Use of MDT for Subsurface Characterization.”
  32. Rajul V. Teredesai (M.S. 2005). Thesis title – “Stabilization of Pile Run Chat for Roadway Base Application.”
  33. Roland D. Sisson (M.S. 2005). Thesis title – “Laboratory and Field Study of Partial Depth Cold In-Place Recycling for Pavement Rehabilitation.”
  34. Naji N. Khoury (Ph.D. 2005). Dissertation title – “Durability of Cementitiously Stabilized Aggregate Bases for Pavement Application.”
  35. Salima Shamim (M.S. 2004). Project title – “A Comparative Laboratory Study of Hot Mix Asphalt and Warm Asphalt Using Sasobit.”
  36. Nishad Kolothody (M.S. 2004). Project title – “Superpave Mix Design Methodology for Chat Asphalt.”
  37. Wamiq Bin Hamid (M.S. 2004). Thesis title – “Use of Raw Chat in Hot Mix Asphalt Employing Superpave Design Methodology.”
  38. Abu Noman Ahsanuzzaman (Ph.D. 2004). Dissertation title – “Expert System for Evaluation of Nutrient Pollution Potential in Groundwater from Land Application of Manure.” (Co-Adv.: K. Strevett).
  39. Chadi A. Srour (M.S. 2003). Project title – “Flexural Strength and Resilient Modulus Limestone Aggregate Base Stabilized with Class C Fly Ash.”
  40. Tobia Elias Kmeid (M.S. 2003). Thesis title – “Experimental Study of Unconsolidated Sand Under High Confining Pressures.”
  41. Cheong Fung Ting (M.S. 2003). Thesis title – “Laboratory and Field Investigation of Asphalt Millings in Cold-Mixed, Cold-Laid Pavement Rehabilitation.”
  42. Rafiqul Tarefder (Ph.D. 2003). Dissertation title – “Laboratory and Model Prediction of Rutting in Asphalt Concrete.”
  43. Rajesh Nair (Ph.D. 2003). Dissertation title – “The Poromechanics of Naturally Fractured Rock Formations: A FEM Approach.” (Co-Adv.: Y. Abousleiman).
  44. Yanhui Han (M.S. 2001). Thesis Title: “Poroelastic Response of a Hollow Cylinder in a Non-Hydrostatic Stress Field” (Co-Chair; Chair: Y. Abousleiman).
  45. Michelle P.-Y. Chin (M.S. 2001). Thesis Title: “Laboratory Testing and Constitutive Modeling of High Performance Concrete (HPC)” (Co-Supervisor: A.R. Kukreti).
  46. Naji Najib Khoury (M.S. 2001). Thesis Title – “Effect of Freeze-Thaw and Wet-Dry Cycles on Resilient Modulus of Class C Fly Ash Stabilized Aggregate Base.”
  47. Emad Alnamasy (M.S. 2001). Thesis title – “Rutting Evaluation of Selected Mixes Using an Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA).”
  48. Ping Tian (Ph.D. degree 1998). Dissertation title – “Evaluation of Resilient Moduli and Layer Coefficients of Aggregate Materials for AASHTO Flexible Pavement Design.”
  49. Jian-Hua Zhu (Ph.D. 1998). Dissertation title – “Characterization of Cement-Kiln-Dust Stabilized Base/Subbase Aggregate.”
  50. Marty Ray (M.S. 1997). Project title – “Comparison of MODULUS and ILLI-BACK Microcomputer-Based Systems for Backcalculation of Pavement Layer Moduli.”
  51. Emtazul Haque (M.S. 1997). Thesis title – “Experimental and Numerical Study of Model Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement Under Tensile Loading.”
  52. Jinggang Cao (M.S. 1997). Thesis title – “Modeling of Flow and Transport in Anisotropic and Heterogeneous Porous Media.”
  53. Kundan Pandey (Ph.D. 1996). Dissertation title – “Evaluation of Resilient Moduli and Layer Coefficients of a Coal Ash Stabilized Aggregate Base for AASHTO Flexible Pavement Design.”
  54. Motiar Rahman (M.S. 1996). Thesis title – “Evaluation of Pavement Drainage Systems Based on Field Performance.”
  55. Alan Soltani (Ph.D. 1996). Dissertation title – “Evaluation of Crack Formation and Spacing in Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements Using Small Scale Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Modeling.”
  56. Mazen Kanj (Ph.D. 1995). Dissertation title – “SITEX: The Sand Inflow Treatment Expert.”
  57. Geetha Krishnan (M.S. 1995). Thesis title – “Experimental Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Antler Sandstone.”
  58. Hua Chen (M.S. 1995). Thesis title – “A User-Friendly Software for Prediction of Bridge Approach Settlement.”
  59. Luping Yi (M.S. 1995). Thesis title – “Resilient Moduli of Fly Ash Stabilized Aggregates.”
  60. Puneet Suri (M.S. 1995). Thesis title – “Stress Dependent Permeability of Rocks: The Experimental and Modeling Aspects.” (Co-supervision with Professor Kukreti).
  61. Dar-Hao Chen (Ph.D. 1994). Dissertation title – “Resilient Moduli of Aggregate Bases and A Mechanistic-Empirical Methodology for Flexible Pavements.”
  62. Rajesh Sehgal (M.S. 1994). Thesis title – “Numerical Modeling of Rigid Airport Pavements Including Effect of Initial Restraint on Warping and Rotation of Aircraft.”
  63. Dinesh Gupta (M.S. 1994). Thesis title – “Stability of Boreholes in a Transversely Isotropic Geologic Medium.”
  64. Ratan K. Jha (M.S. 1994). Thesis title – “Identification of Problematic Sites and Estimation of Bridge Approach Settlements using Statistical Models.”
  65. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem (Ph.D. 1993). Dissertation title – “Constitutive Modeling of Rocks and Numerical Simulation of Oil Reservoirs Exhibiting Pore Collapse.”
  66. Santanu Mowar (M.S. 1993). Thesis title – “Experimental Study of Pore Collapse in Limestone: Macroscopic and Microscopic Aspects.”
  67. Adhir K. Agarwal (M.S. 1993), Thesis title – “Free Vibration Analysis of Rectangular Plates Resting on a Two-Parameter Elastic Medium.”
  68. Ahmad I. Sayah (M.S. 1992). Thesis title – “Stabilization of a Highly Expansive Clay Using Cement Kiln Dust.”
  69. Ming-Way Wei (M.S. 1993). Thesis title – “A Phenomenological Creep Model for Geomaterials.”
  70. Arumugam Alvappillai (Ph.D. 1992). Dissertation title – “Dynamic Analysis of Rigid Pavements Considering Pavement-Subgrade-Aircraft Interaction.”
  71. Adedamola Oyesanya (M.S. 1992). Thesis title – “Laboratory Testing and Constitutive Modeling of Canadian River Sand.”
  72. Iftekhar Hossain (M.S. 1992). Thesis title – “A Preliminary Creep Model for Avery Island Dome Salt for Nuclear Waste Repository Application.”
  73. Anuradha Khanna (M.S. 1992). Thesis title – “Dynamic Response of Cable-Stayed Bridges to Moving Vehicles Using Finite Element and Structural Impedance Methods.”
  74. Vivek Khanna (M.S. 1992). Thesis title – “Dynamic Response of Rigid Airport Pavement Subjected to Temperature-Induced Warping and Multiple Aircraft.”
  75. Dar-Hao Chen (M.S. 1992). Thesis title – “Three-Dimensional Testing and Constitutive Modeling of Coal for Analysis of Ground Subsidence Due to Mining.”
  76. Weng Chuan Low (M.S. 1990). Thesis title – “Analysis of Free Vibration of Plane Frames Resting on the Vlazov Two-Parameter Elastic Medium.”
  77. Yacoub M. Najjar (Ph.D. 1990). Dissertation title – “Constitutive Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of Ground Subsidence Due to Mining.”
  78. Iqbal U. Mahmood (Ph.D. 1990). Dissertation title – “Evaluation of Causes of Bridge Approach Settlement and Development of Settlement Prediction Models.”
  79. Riad Tabbaa (M.S. 1990). Thesis title – “A Comparative Study of Some Selected Plasticity Models for Granular Soil.”
  80. Jasney Abdul Ghani (M.S. 1989). Thesis title – “Analysis of Drilled Pier and Its Application to a Case Study of a Damaged Building on Expansive Soil.”
  81. Arumugum Gopalasingam (M.S. 1989). Thesis title – “Finite Element Analysis of Consolidation Settlements of Bridge Approach Foundation.”
  82. Nasim Uddin (M.S. 1989). Thesis title – “Analysis of Tank-Foundation – Halfspace Interaction Using Variational Approaches.”
  83. Azhar Mahmood (M.S. 1989). Thesis title – “Analysis of Circular Plate – Elastic Halfspace Interaction by Using a Variational Method.”
  84. Ali Honarmandebrahimi (M.S. 1988). Thesis title – “Laboratory Testing of a Weathered Shale Using Cubical and Triaxial Devices.”
  85. Imad Houssamy (M.S. 1987). Thesis title – “Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Underreamed Drilled Pies.”
  86. Nagesh Koragappa (M.S. 1987). Thesis title – “Analysis of Cylindrical Tank-Foundation Interaction Using an Energy Approach.”
  87. Yacoub Mohammad Najjar (M.S. 1986). Thesis title – “Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Pile Groups.”
  88. Saifuddin M. Mamoon (M.S. 1986). Thesis title – “Soil Liquefaction and Foundation Response Under Earthquake Loading.”
  89. Gopal Chandra Biswas (M.S. 1985). Thesis title – “Modeling of Soil Liquefaction and Foundation Response Under Cyclic and Earthquake Loading.”
  90. Asif Iqbal Uppal (M.S. 1985). Thesis title – “The Ultimate Capacity of Underreamed Drilled Piers by Finite Element Method.”
  91. Adnan Issa (M.S. 1985 co-supervision with A.R. Kukreti). Thesis title – “Analysis of Cylindrical Storage Tanks and Circular Plate Foundations Resting on Isotropic Elastic Halfspace Using an Energy Method.”
  92. Iqbal Uddin Mahmood (M.S. 1984). Thesis title – “Finite Element Analysis of Cylindrical Tank Foundations Resting on Isotropic Soil Medium Including Soil-Structure Interaction.”
  93. Soon-Lee Kuang (M.S. 1983). Thesis title – “Evaluation of Interface behavior in Soil-Structure Interaction.”