Environmentally sustainable pavements: Tactical/strategic needs and opportunities

By Chait Bhat on 10/05/2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Chait Bhat, of the Asphalt Institute, as he presents in person at the Fall 2023 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, October 5, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

This semester is set to feature 14 presentations, delving into a range of topics that address the intersection of transportation and climate change. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of sustainable transportation practices, innovative green technologies and strategies for mitigating the impact of transportation on our changing climate.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81913202796?pwd=TW9KbkV4UEJkZC9GYm4vTzF5b2tQUT09

Meeting ID: 819 1320 2796
Password: 632432

Abstract and Bio

Tactical and strategic perspectives on the subject of environmental sustainability in pavement development will be presented in this lecture. Bhat will explore federal and state green public procurement policies, as well as initiatives by construction material industries to fulfill these requirements. He will also focus on the concept of net-zero, examining its origins and significance within the context of pavement sustainability. Bhat will also share initiatives by the asphalt industry concerning net-zero pavements, spanning both upstream and downstream processes. He will also spotlight potential interdisciplinary needs and opportunities that the next generation of engineers might explore.

Bhat is presently serving as a sustainability engineer at the Asphalt Institute. Holding a doctorate in civil and environmental engineering from Michigan Technological University, Bhat specializes in creating life cycle information models for environmental product declarations. Certified as a Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner by the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment, Bhat collaborates with stakeholders in both the pavement and environmental sustainability sectors. His vision is to advance tactical and strategic initiatives in pavement sustainability.