Highlights of CIAMTIS Research on Infrastructure Asset Management

Speaker: Myles Avery
Graduate Research Assistant
West Virginia University

Presentation 1: Application of Innovative Materials and Technologies

Abstract: This presentation highlights research efforts under CIAMTIS Research Thrust 1, which focuses on advancing the performance, resilience, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure systems through innovative materials and technologies. Led by West Virginia University, the project that is being presented synthesizes cutting-edge developments in materials science and construction practices to evaluate and integrate emerging solutions into real-world applications. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, data-driven analysis, and industry engagement, the research bridges the gap between academic innovation and practical implementation. Through strategic partnerships and focused dissemination, this initiative supports the adoption of high-impact technologies that can transform transportation infrastructure and inform best practices in engineering and policy.

Speaker: Montasir Abbas
Professor, Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Presentation 2: Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring

Abstract: This presentation presents a comprehensive synthesis of 36 research projects conducted under the Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring thrust area 2 of the CIAMTIS University Transportation Center. The synthesis project that will be presented integrates key findings, highlights notable contributions, and identifies common trends, challenges, and innovative solutions emerging from the collective body of work. By consolidating these outcomes, the project aims to inform future research priorities, support the development of best practices in infrastructure monitoring, and promote technology transfer.

Speaker: Sue McNeil, Ph.D
Professor and Chair, Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Delaware 

Presentation 3: Infrastructure Management and Innovative Financing

Abstract: This presentation provides a synthesis of CIAMTIS research projects focused on infrastructure management and innovative financing, drawing on findings from over 40 individual projects. The synthesis project that is being presented identifies cross-cutting themes, distills key insights, and connects research outcomes to current practices and emerging trends in asset management and funding strategies. By bridging academic research with real-world applications, CIAMTIS projects support informed decision-making and the advancement of effective infrastructure solutions.

Future of Infrastructure Management

Speaker: Elise Miller-Hooks, Ph.D.
Professor and Bill & Eleanor Hazel Chair in Infrastructure Engineering
Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering
George Mason University

Abstract: This presentation outlines the development of a strategic roadmap to transition CIAMTIS research findings into practical applications for transportation infrastructure. Leveraging insights from nearly one hundred completed projects, the synthesis project has categorized outcomes based on implementation potential and stakeholder relevance. Through close collaboration with researchers and industry professionals, the project being presented identifies actionable pathways to translate advancements in materials, condition assessment, and infrastructure management into widespread practice. The resulting framework and tools are designed to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies, supporting impactful changes across the transportation sector.