Saeed Amani | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Saeed Amani | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Saeed Amani is a researcher at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, specializing in construction materials engineering with a focus on asphalt binders, pavement performance, and material durability under environmental and aging effects. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 191 citations, and holds an h-index of 7, reflecting a growing influence in the field of civil and transportation engineering. His research emphasizes the modification and characterization of asphalt materials to improve bonding strength, moisture resistance, and long-term sustainability, contributing significantly to the development of more durable and environmentally responsible pavement systems. His recent publication, “Characterizing the effects of aging and modification on asphalt binder bonding properties and moisture sensitivity” (2025, Case Studies in Construction Materials), exemplifies his focus on material optimization through empirical and analytical approaches. Collaborating with 17 co-authors from national and international institutions, Dr. Amani actively engages in multidisciplinary research integrating material science, environmental engineering, and infrastructure sustainability. His work advances innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of transportation infrastructures while supporting global objectives in sustainable construction and resource efficiency, positioning him as a promising contributor to the advancement of resilient and eco-efficient civil engineering practices.

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Featured Publications

1. Amani, S., & Kavussi, A., & Karimi, M. M. (2020). Effects of aging level on induced heating-healing properties of asphalt mixes. Construction and Building Materials, 263, 120105.
Cited by: 72

2. Karimi, M. M., Amani, S., Jahanbakhsh, H., Jahangiri, B., & Alavi, A. H. (2021). Induced heating-healing of conductive asphalt concrete as a sustainable repairing technique: A review. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 4, 100188.
Cited by: 52

3. Keymanesh, M. R., Amani, S., Omran, A. T., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Evaluation of the impact of long-term aging on fracture properties of warm mix asphalt (WMA) with high RAP contents. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132671.
Cited by: 31

4. Amani, S., Jahangiri, B., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Performance characterization of asphalt mixtures under different aging levels: A fracture-based method. Construction and Building Materials, 383, 131126.
Cited by: 30

5. Amani, S., Jahanbakhsh, H., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Influences of induced heating-healing on fracture properties and life extension of asphalt mixtures: Experimental investigations. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132785.
Cited by: 8

Dr. Saeed Amani’s research advances the science of sustainable construction materials by developing innovative asphalt modification techniques that enhance pavement durability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve environmental performance. His work supports global infrastructure resilience and promotes eco-efficient, cost-effective solutions that benefit both industry and society through longer-lasting, safer, and more sustainable transportation systems.