Green Construction Research & Training Centre Seminar Series
Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation Strategies, and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Highway Asphalt Pavements in Canada
November 12, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Please join us for the next session in the Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Kamal Hossain, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Carleton University.
Dr. Kamal Hossain, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, Carleton University
Dr. Hossain will deliver a talk entitled “Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation Strategies, and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Highway Asphalt Pavements in Canada.”
This presentation explores how climate change affects pavement performance and outlines adaptation strategies to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Canada’s highway infrastructure. Drawing on data from the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database and climate projections from ten downscaled models, Dr. Hossain evaluates measures such as upgraded binder grades, increased layer thicknesses, and stabilized bases to enhance pavement durability. His research integrates life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) to assess both environmental and economic impacts of these adaptation strategies
Dr. Hossain is widely recognized for advancing sustainable and cold-region transportation engineering. With over 15 years of academic, research, and industry experience, he has led projects supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and the National Research Council (NRC). His research has been featured by CBC, the National Post, and the Asphalt Institute, and he currently serves on two U.S. Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committees.
As cooler weather settles in across the Okanagan Valley, Dr. Hossain’s expertise in climate-resilient infrastructure and innovative de-icing technologies promises to inspire timely and engaging discussion.
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Location: Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 660 4915 0990
Passcode: 446552
Room EME 4218 will also be available for those who wish to join in person.