UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON
Personnel and Bios
The University of Wisconsin brings together a diverse and experienced team of individuals to conduct research with the Asphalt Research Consortium. The UW effort for the ARC is centered at the Madison campus, and the research team includes faculty, research staff, graduate students, undergraduates, and a technical communications consulting firm. Two additional faculty members at other UW system campuses are also involved in the effort.
Hussain Bahia, Ph.D.
Following his internationally recognized contributions on asphalt binder technologies for Superpave, Dr. Bahia emerged as a pioneer and leading expert in studying and evaluation of modified asphalts. Recognizing the limits of traditional asphalts, Dr. Bahia focuses on several aspects of asphalts modified with polymer additives: performance testing and improvement, design-to-application requirements, and reduction of energy consumption through low-temperature compaction and extended pavement life. In his current role as Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison, he has taught several graduate courses and was instrumental in the development of the university’s asphalt research program.
Codrin Daranga, Ph.D.
Dr. Daranga’s doctorate is in chemistry, with a focus on polymer chemistry and binders. With this unique science background he brings a distinct perspective and body of expertise to this program. Dr. Daranga is very familiar with teaming with engineers: prior to joining the research staff at UW-Madison, he collaborated similarly with civil engineers at the Louisiana Transportation Research Center. Dr. Daranga also specializes in the design of laboratory tests and protocols. He will play a significant role in integrating chemical properties with the physical properties of asphaltic materials.
Andrew Hanz
Having just completed his Masters of Science degree at UW-Madison, Mr. Hanz joins the ARC research staff as leader of several projects. Many ARC research tasks are facilitated by Mr. Hanz’s experience as Program Manager of the Wisconsin Highway Research Program, through which he established relationships with Wisconsin DOT, consulting engineering firms, highway contractors and materials suppliers.
Carl M. Johnson
Mr. Johnson is also a graduate of UW-Madison, and he will be completing his Master of Science in January 2008. His thesis work directly applies to the ARC projects under his supervision. He also brings a broad experience of researching binders and mixtures in both the lab and field. He has significant expertise in experimentation and numerical analysis of the behavior of asphaltic materials.
