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Professor Louay Mohammad, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow ASCE<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Louay Mohammad is an Endowed Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University and the Transportation Faculty Group Coordinator. He is the Founding Director of the Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Materials and Technologies Center at the Louisiana Transportation Research Center. A licensed professional engineer and Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Dr. Mohammad is a recognized leader in pavement engineering, with over 37 years of academic and industry experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His research focuses on highway construction materials, pavement performance, infrastructure sustainability, and advanced material characterization. His pioneering work on tack coat specifications has extended pavement life by about 21%, and his leadership in Balanced Asphalt Mixture Design has reshaped asphalt engineering practices. Dr. Mohammad is also noted for sustainable innovations, such as incorporating recycled waste tires into pavements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has served as PI or co-PI on 73 research projects totaling over $65.2 million, authored more than 410 technical publications, and delivered over 450 presentations globally. His h-index is 57 with over 10,700 citations, placing him among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford University, 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mohammad holds leadership positions in ASCE, ASTM, TRB, and AAPT, and currently serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of ASCE\u2019s Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Adel O. Sharif, CEng, FIChemE<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Summary
<\/strong>Globally renowned academic and innovator with over 35 years of leadership in water desalination, membrane technology, and renewable
energy systems. Pioneered Forward Osmosis desalination technology, driving its commercialisation through Modern Water Plc (raising \u00a330M
at IPO and achieving a \u00a370M market valuation). As Founder of CORA (Centre for Osmosis Research and Applications), delivered
groundbreaking water treatment solutions. Served as Research Director at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, leading
strategic initiatives to address water security challenges across the Gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n