Sanjeev Adhikari

·         You, Z., Adhikari, S., and  Dai, Q., Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Models for Asphalt Mixtures, ASCE Manuscript number: EM/2006/024473, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), accepted in March 2008

·         You, Z., Adhikari, S., and  M. E. Kutay, Dynamic Modulus Simulation of the Asphalt Concrete Using the X-Ray Computed Tomography Images. Materials and Structures, Springer Netherlands, ISSN 1359-5997 (Print) 1871-6873 (Online), DOI 10.1617/s11527-007-9303-4

·         Adhikari, S. and You, Z., Distinct Element Modeling of the Asphalt Mixtures: from Two-dimensional to Three-dimensional Models, Proceedings of 2008 Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting (CD-ROM), National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., January 13-17, 2008.

·         Zhanping You, Sanjeev Adhikari,  Qingli Dai, Air void effect on an idealized asphalt mixture using a two-dimensional and three-dimensional discrete element modeling approach, accepted (2007) to the International Journal of Pavement Engineering

·         Adhikari, S. and You, Z., Simulation of Dynamic Modulus Test of Asphalt Concrete Using a Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Models. ASCE Proceedings, GeoCongress 2008: The Challenge of Sustainability in the Geoenvironment, Annual Congress of the Geo-Institute of ASCE, March 9-12, 2008, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in press, American Society of Civil Engineers

·         You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q., Two- and Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Models for Asphalt Mixtures, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication XXX: Innovations in the Characterization, Modeling and Simulation of Pavements and Materials, pp. 118-127, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , in press for 2008

·         You, Z., Adhikari, S., and Dai, Q., Air Void Effect on an Idealized Asphalt Mixture, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication XXX: Innovations in the Characterization, Modeling and Simulation of Pavements and Materials, pp. 55-62, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , in press for 2008

·         You, Z., Adhikari, S., Goh, S.W., and Dai, Q.,  Dynamic Modulus Test For Mechanistic -Empirical Design For Asphalt Pavements, ASCE Proceedings, “Plan, Build and Manage Transportation Infrastructure in China,” 2007, in press, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

·         You, Z., Adhikari, S., Liu, Y.,  Dai, Q., and Van Dam, T., A Microstructure-Based Modeling Approach to Analyze Asphalt Pavement Material, 12 p., Proceedings of 2008 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 7-10, 2008

·         You, Z. and Adhikari, S., Teaching Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures in a Civil Engineering Materials Class, 2007 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, CD-ROM, pp. 1-10, Michigan Technological University, September 20-22, 2007.

PRESETATION

·         Adhikari, S. DEM Simulation of HCT and IDT Testing of Asphalt Concrete, accepted for presentation for the 2008 TRB Doctoral Workshop, 2008 Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., January 13-17, 2008.

·         Zhanping You, Sanjeev Adhikari,  Qingli Dai, Discrete Element Models for HMA in Two Dimensions and Three Dimensions, Symposium of Pavement Mechanics and Materials  ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division Conference 2007 June 3-6, 2007 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

·         Zhanping You, Sanjeev Adhikari,  Qingli Dai, Idealized Asphalt Mixture Models, Symposium of Pavement Mechanics and Materials, ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division Conference 2007 June 3-6, 2007 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

·         Zhanping You, Sanjeev Adhikari,  Shu Wei Goh, Qingli Dai, Dynamic Modulus Test For Mechanistic-Empirical Design For Asphalt Pavements, Proceeding of the 7^th International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals, May 21-22, 2007, Shanghai, China.

· Sanjeev Adhikari, Zhanping You, and M. Emin Kutay, Simulation of Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Concrete using Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Modeling Approaches, accepted (2007) to ASCE geo-institute GSP (2008)

·         Zhanping You, Sanjeev Adhikari, Teaching Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures in a Civil Engineering Materials Class, 2007 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, September 20-22, 2007, Michigan Tech, MI

·         Sanjeev Adhikari, Baron Colbert, Performance of Carbon Fiber Modified Asphalt, Sustainable Futures Institute Sustainability Research Projects Poster Session, Michigan Tech., October 2007

·         Sanjeev Adhikari, Two Dimensional and Three Dimensional Discrete Element Modeling of Air Void Distribution for Asphalt Mixture, 2006 Multi-disciplinary poster session organized by the Graduate student Council and sponsored by the Graduate School and the Keewenaw Chapter of the Alumni Association, Michigan Tech, Oct 13-14, 2006

·         Adhikari, S., Z. You, and Q. Dai, Finite element modeling of the visoc-elastic behavior of asphalt concrete by considering the mixture microstructure, The 43rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, August 13-16, 2006, University Park, Pennsylvania

·         Sanjeev Adhikari, Finite element analysis for jointed concrete pavements, The Texas A&M University System Pathways Research Symposium, Kingsville, Texas, November 4-5, 2005

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EXPERIENCE

· Teaching Assistant, January 2007– April 2007, January 2008– current
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University

· Research Assistant, January 2006– December 2006, May 2007– December 2007 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University

· Research Assistant, September 2005 – December 2005
Department of Civil and Architecture Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

· Assistant Professor, April 2001-August 2005
Department of Civil Engineering at Tribhuvan University Nepal

· Research student, April 2000–March 2001
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Osaka Sangyo University Japan

1. Poster presentation on “Two dimensional and Three dimensional Discrete Element Modeling of Air Void Distribution of asphalt mixture”

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

Degree	Year	University	Courses
PhD (Candidate) Civil Engineering GPA: 3.71/4.00	Jan 06 - Current	Michigan Technological University	Asphalt Materials and Material Microstructures
Master of Science, Civil Engineering	Jan 99-April 01	Tribhuvan University Nepal	Structural Engineering
Bachelor of Civil Engineering	Sep 94- Dec 98	Tribhuvan University Nepal	Civil Engineering

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

· Awarded a grant to participate the Professor Training Course on asphalt and asphalt mixture, National Center of Asphalt Technology (NCAT), Alabama, June 2006

· Won the 'People's Choice' award given by the Graduate Student Council in the Sustainable Futures Institute Sustainability Research Projects Poster Session, Michigan Tech., September 2006

· Mahendra Vidya Bhusan Award conferred from King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah due to top position in whole engineering department in master level and gold medal in Royal palace Nepal and offer permanent job in Tribhuvan University Nepal

· Bed Prasad Gold Medal awarded from Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand due to top position in master degrees in structural engineering and giving gold medal as well as honor certificate

COURSES

(Taught in Tribhuvan University for undergraduate in Nepal during assistant professor)

· Concrete Technology

· Strength of material

· Design of steel and Timber Structure

· Bridge Engineering

· Design of foundation engineering

· Traffic Analysis

· Earthquake Engineering design

PRESENTATIONS

· Earthquake Engineering design presentation to engineers of Nepal in Nepal Engineering Association, Nepal

· Giving training about suspension bridge to young engineers

· Attending symposium November 4-5, 2005, on the campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. “Finite element analysis for jointed concrete pavements “

Professional Affiliation and membership

· Joint Secretary of society of structural engineers association, Nepal

· Executive Member of Japan University Student Association (JUSAN) Nepal

· Executive Member of Nepal Japan Children Library, Lainchaur, Kathmandu, Nepal

· Executive Member of Institute of Engineering Alumni Nepal

· Member of Nepal Engineering Council

· Member of Nepal Engineer Association

Institute of Engineering (IOE) Tribhuvan University Nepal Engineering Association

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