MPC Region Info
Meet Our Researcher

Dr. Rouzbeh Ghabchi is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma. His research interests include pavement engineering, innovative transportation infrastructure materials, environmentally-friendly pavement technologies, pavement performance, and asphalt materials.

Final Reports

• Development of a Guideline for the Selection of Tack Coats in South Dakota (Jul 2022, MPC-22-468)
• Screening of South Dakota Asphalt Mixes for Moisture Damage Using Conventional and Innovative Approaches (Oct 2020, MPC-20-421)

Research Projects

• MPC-689 — Effectiveness of Sustainable Asphalt Recycling Agents
• MPC-664 — Electrospun Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Microfibers as an Asphalt Binder Modifier
• MPC-629 — Evaluation of Density and Moisture Testing for Granular Materials
• MPC-626 — Effectiveness of Concrete Bridge Deck Sealants
• MPC-625 — Effect of Deicing Agents and Environmental Conditions on Performance of Asphalt Pavements in Cold Regions
• MPC-575 — Characterization of the Plant-Based Bio-Asphalt Binder and Bio-Additives