Towards sustainable and resilient roadways

By Hao Wang on 09/14/2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Hao Wang, professor at Rutgers University, as he presents in person at the Fall 2023 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, September 14, 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
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Abstract and Bio

Roadway infrastructure supports economic and social development, but it also poses challenges to sustainability goals due to greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the increasing impacts of flooding, global warming, sea level rise, and extreme weather events underscore the need for resilient infrastructure. In this context, Wang will explore strategies to enhance both sustainability and resiliency in roadways, offering solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Wang will cover pavement design methods and rehabilitation strategies that consider climate change, post-flooding pavement evaluations, and energy harvesting from roads and bridges, supported by relevant case studies.

Wang is a professor and graduate program director at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers University. His research focuses on sustainable, resilient, and smart roadways and transportation infrastructure through material innovation, computational modeling, and life-cycle analysis. He has led or co-led more than 50 research projects sponsored by federal and state agencies in the U.S., and is an elected fellow of the Engineering Mechanics Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Wang earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2011.