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Old Bridge - New Bridge, A webinar on Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge

Join us for an informative panel discussion hosted by the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers as we delve into the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse.

Date: 8/28/2024

Structures Congress 2025, AZ

Our paper, titled 'Crack Healing Performance of Microbial Self-Healing Concrete Using Different Carriers,' has been accepted for presentation at the Structures Congress 2025, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, from April 9-11, 2025.

Date: 8/19/2024

US DOT Future of Transportation Summit, Washington DC.

We will be presenting at the US DOT Future of Transportation Summit in Washington, DC, from August 13-15. https://fot-summit.org/

1- Comprehensive Data-Driven Approach to Bridge Health Monitoring: Insights from Maryland's Steel Bridges, by Dr. Bandpey, Postdoctoral Research Associate.
2- Surface Treatment Methods for Enhanced Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete by Mr. Izhar Ahmad, PhD candidate.

Date: 8/13/2024

2024 International Bridge Conference, San Antonio

We're attending the 2024 International Bridge Conference in San Antonio, Texas, to present our research on "Predicting Bridge Health: Machine Learning-Based Condition Rating from Element-Level Inspections". With Dr. Bandpey & Dr. Sabellano

Date: 6/3/2024

Lessons Learned from the Key Bridge Collapse (Enhancing Resilience in Critical Infrastructure Systems)

I am honored to be invited to speak at the "Enhancing Resilience in Critical Infrastructure Systems" roundtable, organized by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The event brings together leading experts and researchers to share insights and lessons learned from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, with a focus on enhancing the resilience of our critical infrastructure systems. The sessions were incredibly enlightening, with panels on Bridges and Waterways, Risk and Supply Chain Management, and more.

Date: 5/22/2024

The 24th Annual Maryland Concrete Conference (March 11-12)

We are invited to present at the 24th Annual Maryland Concrete Conference on March 11th. Our PhD candidate, Mr. Olajide Ipindola, will be delivering a presentation titled "3D Printing of Concrete: Scaling from Benchtop Success to Field Applications" during the Innovation session.

Date: 3/9/2024

2024 International Bridge Conference (IBC)

Our paper titled "Predicting Bridge Health: Machine Learning-Based Condition Rating from Element-Level Inspections" has been accepted for presentation at the 2024 International Bridge Conference in San Antonio, Texas, June 3-5, 2024

Date: 1/9/2024

ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development 2024 and 19th International Conference on Automated People Movers and Automated Transit Systems

Our papers titled "Enhancing Concrete Pavement Durability with Recycled Steel Fiber Extracted from Waste Tire" and "Investigating Transportation Equity in Maryland: An AI-Based Approach" have been accepted for presentation at the ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, June 15-18, 2024

Date: 12/13/2023

PhD Qualifying Exam and Proposal Defense

Mr. Olajide Ipindola and Mr. Izhar Ahmad have been successfuly passed their PhD Qualifying Exam and their dissertation proposal have been approved by the committee. They are now officially PhD candidates!

Date: 12/5/2023

International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Scholarship

Mr. Izhar Ahmad, soon PhD candidate, has received a scholarship from International Concrete Repair Institute.

Date: 11/9/2023

ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development 2024

Our paper titled "Investigating Transportation Equity in Maryland: An AI-Based Approach" has been accepted for presentation in the ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development, Atlanta, Georgia, June 15-18, 2024

Date: 11/9/2023

New Project has been Awarded!

On October 20th, 2023, our recent proposal, entitled "Promoting Commute Equity in Maryland: A Machine Learning-Based Model Development Proposal" has been awarded an $80k grant by the Center for Multi-Modal Mobility in Urban, Rural, and Tribal Areas (CMMM).
(PI: Dr. Mehdi Shokouhian; Co-PI: Dr. Zeinab Bandpey)

Date: 10/20/2023

Morgan State University Service Award

On October 12th, 2023, I've received the Morgan State University Service Award! This award is a recognition to Morgan State University faculty and staff in acknowledgment of their long-standing, exceptional service, dedication, and commitment. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey with me, and here's to more years of dedication and service at Morgan State University!

🐻💙 #MSUServiceAward #ProudToServe

Date: 10/12/2023