OSAMA ALTARAWNEH

A pavement engineer who is motivated and eager to pursue his PhD in a well-established university, reliable and capable of working independently or as part of a team while remaining flexible and adaptable in all circumstances. Qualified research assistant with two years of expertise in the area of asphalt binders and mixtures. Identifies and applies optimal methodologies and techniques to gather and evaluate data. Familiar with best laboratory practices and research project planning.

• Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Excellence Fellowship from Texas A&M University, USA.
• Awarded Research Fund by Texas A&M University at Qatar as part of co-funding for the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council Project.

• Engineer Registration Certificate (MMUP), Qatar
• Member of Jordanian Engineers Association
• Member of Institute of Transportation Engineers (TAMUite)
• Member of the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (ASPE)
• Member of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems, and Structures (RILEM)

• Engineer Registration Certificate, Qatar.
• Member of Jordanian Engineers Association.
• Member of Institute of Transportation Engineers (TAMUite).
• Member of the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (ASPE).
• Member of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems, and Structures (RILEM).

• Altarawneh, O., Masad, E., Epps Martin, A., Arámbula Mercado, E., & Yiming, W. (2025). Aging sensitivity of recycled binder blends based on assessment of rheological, chemical, and nano-mechanical properties. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 26(1), 2449105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2024.2449105.
• Altarawneh, O., Masad, E., Epps Martin, A., Arámbula Mercado, E., & Leavitt, A. (2025). Performance and aging characteristics of asphalt binders and asphalt mixtures incorporating high RAP and a recycling agent. Transportation Research Record, (Under Review).

• Altarawneh, O., Masad, E., Epps Martin, A., Arámbula Mercado, E., & Leavitt, A. (2025). Performance and aging characteristics of asphalt binders and asphalt mixtures incorporating high RAP and a recycling agent. Transportation Research Borad (TRB), Washington, D.C.
• Altarawneh, O., Masad, E., Epps Martin, A., Arámbula Mercado, E., & Yiming, W. (2024). Aging sensitivity of recycled binder blends based on assessment of rheological, chemical, and nano-mechanical properties. Center of Infrastructure Renewal (CIR) at Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) poster session.

Altarawneh, O., Masad, E., and Roja, KL., X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and AFM-Nanoscale Dynamic Mechanical  Analysis Tests of RAP Binder Blends.