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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 is a professor at the University of Utah teaching courses in materials characterization, pavement design, and sustainability. He researches deals with developing better practices and products in design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure materials. He is the Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the College of Engineering.

Final Reports (View All)

• Forensic Evaluation of Geogrid-Reinforced Flexible Pavement Sections on SR-10 near Emery, Utah (Aug 2023, MPC-23-498)
• Development of Dynamic Modulus Parameters from Single Point Tests (Jul 2023, MPC-23-499)
• Variability of the IDEAL-CT Test for Pavement Cracking to Achieve a Balanced Asphalt Mix Design (Feb 2023, MPC-23-492)

Research Projects

• MPC-701 — Relation between Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Material and Its Cracking Tolerance
• MPC-671 — Development of Dynamic Modulus Parameters from Single Point Tests
• MPC-640 — Testing of Field Cores to Determine Performance of Asphalt Mixture Performance Parameter
• MPC-611 — Field Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Based on Flexibility Index Results
• 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