MPC Region Info
Meet Our Researcher

Pedro Romero, Ph.D., P.E.
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor
Phone: (801)587-7725
pedro.romero@utah.edu

 

Dr. Romero's research focuses on developing better practices and products for construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure. This includes use of novel road materials to save energy and cost for a more sustainable infrastructure. He holds advanced degrees from Penn State University and is a registered professional engineering in Maryland.

Final Reports

• Implementation of Low Temperature Tests for Asphalt Mixtures to Improve the Longevity of Road Surfaces (Dec 2013, MPC-13-260)

Research Projects

• MPC-589 — Use of the IDEAL-CT Test for Pavement Cracking to Achieve a Balanced Asphalt Mix Design
• MPC-587 — Use of Geogrid in Pavement Systems to Provide Longer Service Life and Reduced Maintenance
• MPC-546 — Field Performance of Asphalt Pavements at Low and Intermediate Temperatures
• MPC-496 — Prevention of Low Temperature Cracking of Pavements
• MPC-468 — Performance Evaluation of Highway Surface Treatments, Phase I: Short-Term Performance