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Mayzan M. Isied, Ph.D., M.ASCE

Michael & Elizabeth McNally Endowed Professor • Graduate Programs Coordinator • Assistant Professor
Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Tyler
misied@uttyler.edu (903) 565-5872 Office: RBS 1009 (Ratliff Building South) Updated:

Professional Summary

University faculty member specializing in pavement engineering, sustainable asphalt materials, and machine learning applications for transportation infrastructure. Lead and collaborate on TxDOT- and USDA-funded projects; coordinate the MSCE and MSEL graduate programs; and mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers. Active contributor to TRB committees, guest editor, and frequent reviewer for top journals. Committed to rigorous, student-centered teaching and impactful, practice-informed research.

Academic Appointments

  • Michael & Elizabeth McNally Endowed Professor in Civil Engineering, 2025–present
  • Graduate Programs Coordinator, MSCE & MSEL Programs, UT Tyler, 2024–present
  • Assistant Professor, Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering, UT Tyler, Aug 2023–present
  • Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, North Carolina State University, 2019–2023
  • Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2017–2019

Education

  • Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Transportation/Pavement Materials), North Carolina State University, 2019–2023
    Dissertation: Critical Assessment of Asphalt Mixture Design Procedures and Asphalt Mixture Classification Systems.
  • M.S., Civil Engineering (Transportation/Pavement Materials), The University of Texas at Tyler, 2017–2019
    Thesis: Mechanical Analysis for Reacted and Activated Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixtures.
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Hashemite University (Jordan) — Ranked 1st in class (GPA 3.79/4.00), 2008–2011
    Department Honors (2009–2012); University Honors (2010–2011).

Honors & Awards

  • Michael & Elizabeth McNally Professorship in Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Tyler, 2025.
  • Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (UT Tyler 10th Annual Lyceum Research Showcase), UT Tyler Honors Program, 2025.

Research Interests

Balanced mix design RAP/RAS availability Sustainable asphalt materials ANN / PINN / Physics-guided ML Pavement condition & IRI Faulting & skid resistance Performance-related specs Mechanistic–empirical analysis

Grants & Sponsored Research

Funded – In Progress

  • Incorporating Lab Skid Measurements into the Balanced Mix Design Process — Texas Department of Transportation (RTI Division); Total ≈ $600,000; UT Tyler share ≈ $45,276.
    Role: Co‑PI (PI: D. Goehl, TTI; Co‑PI: M. Souliman); Oct 2024 – Oct 2027.
  • Sugarcane Bagasse Effects on Mechanical & Mechanistic Performance of Hot‑Mix Asphalt — USDA–ARS; $170,000 initial award + $30,000 extension (Nov 2024).
    Role: Co‑PI (PI: M. Souliman); Sep 2023 – May 2028.

Submitted – Under Review / Recent Submissions

  • Develop Heavy Duty Intersection Designs with HPG Binder or Suitable Asphalt Mixtures — TxDOT. PI (Co‑PI: M. Souliman); $800,000; Submitted Spring 2025.
  • Develop Performance Models for Different Preventive Maintenance Treatments — TxDOT. PI (Co‑PI: M. Souliman); $675,000; Submitted 2024–2025.
  • Assessing the Use of Intact Sugarcane Bagasse as a Modifier for HMA — American Sugar Cane League. Co‑PI; $29,600; Submitted Nov 2024 / Spring 2025.

Submitted – Not Funded

  • MRI: Aerial‑DT – Acquisition of a Digital Twin Testbed for AI‑enabled Autonomous Aerial Systems — NSF MRI. Co‑PI; $600,000; Submitted 2024.
  • A Practical Approach to Determine the Minimum Virgin Binder Contents for Ensuring Durable RAP Mixes — TxDOT RTI. PI (Co‑PI: M. Souliman); $322,981; 2024.

Publications

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Peer‑Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. [1] Karki, B., Prova, S., Isied, M. M., & Souliman, M. (2025). Neural Network Approach for Fatigue Crack Prediction in Asphalt Pavements Using Falling Weight Deflectometer Data. Applied Sciences, 15, 2076–3417.
  2. [2] Ahmed, T., Isied, M. M., & Souliman, M. (2025). Leveraging Physics with Deep Learning: Physics‑Informed Neural Networks (PINN) for IRI Prediction in Flexible Pavements. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (accepted).
  3. [3] Ahmed, T., Isied, M. M., & Souliman, M. (2024). Artificial neural network‑based investigation of factors impacting faulting in rigid pavements for dry‑freeze and dry no‑freeze climatic zones. Material Science & Engineering International Journal.
  4. [4] Mocelin, D. M., Isied, M. M., da Costa, R. F., & Castorena, C. (2024). Availability adjusted mix design method to mitigate adverse effects of RAP on asphalt mixture performance. Construction and Building Materials, 422, 135813.
  5. [5] Isied, M., Mocelin, D. M., Preciado, J., Vestena, P., Underwood, B. S., Kim, Y. R., & Castorena, C. (2024). Mechanical Properties and Performance of Mixtures Containing a High Level of Recycled Materials That Are Designed Using Alternative Approaches. Transportation Research Record.
  6. [6] Isied, M., Williams, I., Saleh, N. F., Kuchiishi, A. K., Underwood, B. S., & Kim, Y. R. (2024). Mechanical Properties and Performance of Mixtures with the Same Volumetric Classification. Transportation Research Record.
  7. [7] Mocelin, D. M., Isied, M. M., & Castorena, C. (2023). Influence of RAP/RAS binder availability on the composition of asphalt mixtures. Journal of Cleaner Production, 426, 139156.
  8. [8] Mocelin, D. M., Isied, M. M., Alvis, M., Kusam, A., Underwood, B. S., Kim, Y. R., & Castorena, C. (2023). Laboratory performance evaluation of alternative approaches to include recycled binder availability in mix design. Transportation Research Record, 2677, 519–533.
  9. [9] Isied, M., & Souliman, M. I. (2021). Neural Network Modeling for the Rotational Viscosity of Reacted and Activated Rubber‑Modified Binders. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials.
  10. [10] Isied, M., Souliman, M. I., Zeiada, W. A., & Bastola, N. R. (2021). Predictive ANN Laboratory Fatigue Endurance Limit Model for Asphalt Concrete Pavements. Transportation Research Record.
  11. [11] Souliman, M. I., Gc, H., Isied, M., Walubita, L. F., Sousa, J., & Bastola, N. R. (2020). Mechanistic analysis and cost‑effectiveness evaluation of asphalt rubber mixtures. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 21(S1), S76–S90.
  12. [12] Souliman, M. I., GC, H., Isied, M., & Walubita, L. F. (2020). Treated versus Untreated Aggregate Bases for Flexible Pavements: Nationwide Comparative Case Study. Transportation Research Record, 2674(2), 225–236.
  13. [13] Loganathan, K., Isied, M., Coca, A. M., Souliman, M. I., Romanoschi, S., & Dessouky, S. (2020). Estimated remaining fatigue life of flexible pavements based on normalized comprehensive area ratio deflection parameter. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 47(5), 546–555.
  14. [14] Gc, H., Souliman, M. I., Zeiada, W., & Isied, M. (2019). Mechanistic Assessment of Fatigue Performance and Cost Analysis of Pavement Overlays. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 8(1), 611–622.
  15. [15] Souliman, M. I., Tripathi, A., & Isied, M. (2019). Mechanistic analysis and economic benefits of fiber‑reinforced asphalt mixtures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 31(8).
  16. [16] Loganathan, K., Isied, M., Coca, A. M., Souliman, M., Romanoschi, S., & Dessouky, S. (2019). Development of comprehensive deflection parameters to evaluate structural capacity of flexible pavements. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 12(4), 347–355.
  17. [17] Isied, M., & Souliman, M. I. (2018). Integrated Predictive ANN Fatigue Endurance Limit Model for Asphalt Concrete Pavements. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering.
  18. [18] Souliman, M., Tripathi, A., Walubita, L., & Isied, M. (2018). Performance Evaluation of JPCP with Sealed and Unsealed Joints in North Texas. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering.
  19. [19] Loganathan, K., Isied, M., Coca, A. M., Souliman, M., Romanoschi, S., & Dessouky, S. (2018). Temperature Prediction Model for Flexible Pavements at Various Depths (AZ & MN). International Journal of Forensic Engineering.

Selected Conference Papers & Presentations

  • RPUG 2025 (Dallas, TX): Neural network–based models for roughness and skid resistance prediction (co‑authored).
  • ASCE T&DI Airfield & Highway Pavements 2025 (Glendale, AZ): Multiple papers on PINN for IRI prediction, ML‑based faulting detection, and FWD‑driven rutting prediction (co‑authored).
  • AM3P 2025 (Vienna, Austria): Comparative analysis of ML models for faulting prediction; IRI models for rigid pavements (co‑authored).
  • ICONFBMP 2024 (International Conference on Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements): Papers on rutting prediction, bleeding prediction, and SWCC coefficient prediction (co‑authored).
  • UT Tyler Engineers Week 2024: Invited presentation on recycled materials and performance‑related specifications in the pavement industry.
  • UT Tyler Lyceum (2024–2025) and LSUS Student Scholars Forum (2024–2025): Supervised and co‑authored numerous student‑led presentations on ML applications in pavement engineering.

Research Reports

  • Castorena, C., Costa, R., Alvis, M. C., Mocelin, D., Isied, M., & Kusam, A. (2024). A Practical Method to Determine RAP Binder Availability. NCHRP‑IDEA Project 236 (Final Report).
  • Castorena, C., Underwood, B. S., Kim, Y. R., Mocelin, D., Isied, M., & Alvis, M. C. (2023). Modifying Existing Asphalt Mix Design Procedures for RAP/RAS Surface Mixtures. NCDOT Research & Development Unit.
  • Underwood, B. S., Castorena, C., Kim, Y. R., Mocelin, D., Isied, M., et al. (2022). Calibration of Structural Layer Coefficients for North Carolina Asphalt Pavements. NCDOT R&D Unit.
  • Underwood, B. S., Castorena, C., & Isied, M. (2021). Evaluation of New Asphalt Concrete Job Mix Formula Specifications. NCDOT R&D Unit.

Teaching

Courses Taught at UT Tyler

  • CENG 5350 – Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering: Asphalt & Bituminous Materials (Graduate).
  • CENG 4350 – Topics in Civil Engineering: Asphalt & Bituminous Materials (Undergraduate).
  • CMGT 4331 – Construction Scheduling.
  • ENGR 1204 – Engineering Graphics I.
  • CENG 5395 – Thesis; CENG 5399 – Independent Study (Supervision).

Teaching Enhancement

  • Learning Cohort for Online Courses (video pedagogy: lighting/sound; Canvas Studio).
  • Classroom Without Walls – The Art of Virtual Peer Teaching (peer‑collaboration pedagogy).

Graduate Supervision & Mentorship

  • Primary advisor for multiple M.S. theses/projects in pavement engineering (4 active MS advisees in 2024–2025).
  • Mentor for undergraduate and graduate researchers presenting at UT Tyler Lyceum (2024–2025).

Leadership & Service

University

  • Graduate Programs Coordinator, MSCE & MSEL: admissions, advising, curriculum, MSCE self‑study (10‑year review), launched accelerated MSEL (Summer 2025), chaired MSCE comprehensive exam committee.
  • Faculty Search Committee (2024–2025; three tenure‑track hires).
  • Ad Hoc Committee on GTA/GRA Practices & Guidelines (2025–present).
  • Outreach & student engagement: Ratliff Relay; Patriots Premiere Day; TEXO/ASC Region 5 CM competition (faculty advisor, 2025).
  • Judge, UT Tyler Lyceum Research Showcase (2025).

Professional

  • Guest Editor, Coatings (MDPI) — Special Issue on Asphalt & Concrete Technologies (2025–present).
  • Committee Member, TRB AMS20 (Resource Conservation & Recovery) (2024–present).
  • Journal Reviewer: ASCE J. of Engineering Mechanics; ASCE J. of Materials in Civil Engineering; Transportation Research Record; International Journal of Pavement Engineering; Construction & Building Materials; Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists; Environmental Science & Technology; Mechanics of Materials; Journal of Composite Materials; Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering; International Journal of Pavement Research & Technology.

Memberships

  • Transportation Research Board (TRB) — Member.

Technical Skills

  • Pavement analysis & design; mechanistic‑empirical methods; balanced mix design.
  • Machine learning for pavement applications (ANN, PINN); Python / MATLAB.
  • Engineering software: ETABS, SAP2000, AutoCAD; Microsoft Office.
  • Experimental design; materials characterization; data analysis; technical writing.

Prior Industry Experience

  • Controls Engineer – Civil, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Aqaba, Jordan (2013–2017).
  • Civil Design Engineer, Omrania & Associates, Amman, Jordan (2012–2013).
  • Site Engineer, Azmi Zreiqat Contracting (2012–2013).
  • Trainee Engineer, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Muscat, Oman.