UT is the lead organization on a DOE-funded project reusing waste plastic as a high-quality asphalt modifier, helping the environment & creating durable roadways.

UT faculty members Baoshan Huang, Qiang He, and Nick Zhou see an opportunity to reduce plastic waste and tire rubber by incorporating the material into asphalt.

Assistant Professor Nick Zhou and Burdette Professor Baoshan Huang are creating a new sustainable pavement formula that will help with safety and carbon reduction.

Doctoral student Miaomiao Zhang won first place for the Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Student Data Analysis, a competition run by the Federal Highway Administration.

CEE Professor Baoshan Huang and ten students were recognized for their exceptional contributions to UT at the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet.