MPC student receives award from Utah Asphalt Pavement Association

Posted: Apr 6, 2017

Abu Sufian Mohammad Asib, a Ph.D. candidate in transportation under the supervision of Dr. Romero, received an award recently from the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association. The award was presented during the association's annual meeting and recognized his work in creating a more "sustainable road surface through the development of new performance-based specifications." His work was highlighted at the meeting as the "next generation in asphalt pavements" by Reed Ryan, executive director of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association. Prior to coming to the University of Utah for his Ph.D., Asib worked for the Department of Public Works in his native Bangladesh.