Elise Mansour - Pavement engineering - Best Researcher Award

Louisiana State university - United States

AUTHOR PROFILE

SCOPUS

RESEARCHER IN PROPOSALS COMPLIANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Elise Mansour is currently building large language models to ensure compliance against Louisiana's Infrastructure Program Manual. Under the guidance of Dr. Roy Haggerty at Louisiana State University, she employs advanced machine-learning techniques to verify the adherence of project proposals to required standards, significantly contributing to the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program Policy of Louisiana.

EXPERT IN AIRFIELD PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT

Her work with the Transportation Consortium of South-Central States (Tran-SET) involves creating an advanced airfield pavement management framework. Elise extracted and analyzed pavement condition data from FAA PAVEAIR for over 89 airports, leveraging machine-learning algorithms to develop predictive models that enhance airfield maintenance and management practices.

PIONEER IN ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAYS PERFORMANCE

Elise has conducted extensive research on the long-term field performance of asphalt concrete overlays across Southern states. By developing a machine-learning framework and a VBA tool, she has modernized the Southern Pavement Management System, providing state agencies with enhanced tools for pavement maintenance and decision-making.

INNOVATOR IN PAVEMENT MARKINGS DETERIORATION ANALYSIS

Her contributions to the Tran-SET initiative also include the modeling and analysis of restriping waterborne paints and thermoplastic pavement markings. Elise collected and analyzed data on pavement markings deterioration, developing predictive models and tools to assist the Louisiana Department of Transportation in scheduling timely maintenance repairs.

SPECIALIST IN MECHANISTIC MODELING OF AIRPORT PAVEMENTS

At the University of Nevada, Elise has been involved in the advanced modeling, design, and analysis of instrumented airport pavement sections. Her work at the National Airport Pavement Test Facility includes conducting backcalculation of layer moduli, analyzing dynamic sensor responses, and utilizing software like MODULUS 6.0 and ELMOD6 for comprehensive pavement evaluation.

AWARDED SCHOLAR AND LEADER

Elise's academic excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Outstanding Master Scholarship Award by the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi and the LSU Study Abroad Scholarship. Her leadership roles include serving as the Student Vice-President of the LSU Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and being a student leader in the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT) LSU Chapter.

DEDICATED EDUCATOR

Elise is also committed to education, serving as a lecturer for courses in Construction Jobsite Management and Ethics and Leadership in Construction Management at the Lebanese American University. Additionally, she has been a teaching assistant for various construction management courses at Louisiana State University, demonstrating her dedication to nurturing the next generation of engineers and construction managers.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Machine-Learning-Based Framework for Prediction of the Long-Term Field Performance of Asphalt Concrete Overlays in a Hot and Humid Climate
Authors: E. Mansour, M.R. Mousa, H. Dhasmana, M. Hassan
Year: 2023
Journal: Transportation Research Record, 2677(10), pp. 375–385

Modeling of Restriping of Waterborne Paints Using Transverse Test Deck Data in Hot and Humid Climate
Authors: E. Mansour, M.R. Mousa, M. Hassan
Year: 2023
Journal: Transportation Research Record, 2677(7), pp. 509–519

Prediction of Long-Term Field Performance of Asphalt Concrete Overlays in a Southern State Using Supervised Machine-Learning
Authors: E. Mansour, M.R. Mousa, H. Dhasmana, M. Hassan
Year: 2023
Conference: Airfield and Highway Pavements 2023: Design, Construction, Condition Evaluation, and Management of Pavements - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2023, 1, pp. 416–428

Prediction of Performance of Asphalt Overlays Using Decision Tree Algorithm
Authors: E. Mansour, M.R. Mousa, M. Hassan
Year: 2022
Conference: Tran-SET 2022 - Proceedings of the Tran-SET Conference 2022, pp. 16–24

Service Life Assessment of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings in Region 6
Authors: E. Mansour, I. Elnaml, M.R. Mousa, M. Hassan, O. Omar
Year: 2021
Conference: Tran-SET 2021 - Proceedings of the Tran-SET Conference 2021, pp. 101–109

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Olaolu George Fadugba embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, in 2008. He continued his studies with a Master of Engineering degree in Geotechnical Engineering, specializing in In-situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Groundwater, which he completed in 2014. Fadugba further pursued his academic aspirations by obtaining a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, in 2018, focusing on the in-situ pilot-scale remediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Fadugba's professional career spans over nine years, primarily in the academia, where he has excelled in teaching, research, and mentoring. He has been recognized for his excellence and significant contributions to knowledge in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. Fadugba's strengths lie in collaborative research, academic writing, and public engagement, backed by his expertise in civil engineering and science communication.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Fadugba's research focuses on site remediation in Nigeria, employing both proven and innovative technologies. His expertise lies in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, with a specific interest in remediation techniques for hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater. He has conducted extensive research in this field, contributing to advancements in environmental engineering practices.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Fadugba's contributions to the field of highway materials have made a significant impact, as evidenced by his citations and h-index on Google Scholar and Scopus. His research findings and publications have influenced academia, industry, and government policies, shaping practices in site remediation and environmental engineering.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Olaolu George Fadugba's dedication to teaching, research, and mentoring ensures a lasting legacy in the field of geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. His continued efforts in advancing knowledge, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring future generations of engineers will contribute to sustainable practices and innovations in highway materials and environmental engineering.