Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, Georgia
Mostaqur Rahman, PhD, PE, PMP, MBA
Adjunct Faculty
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School of Engineering
Mostaqur Rahman, PhD, PE, PMP, MBA
Adjunct Faculty, CSU Pueblo School of Engineering
Civil engineering professional, researcher, project management professional, and educator with experience spanning transportation materials, pavement engineering, applied research, higher education, and project management.
Current CSU Pueblo Role Adjunct Faculty, School of Engineering
Education PhD, Civil Engineering
Professional License Registered Professional Engineer
Certification Project Management Professional
Academic Background
Education
PhD in Civil Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
MS in Civil Engineering
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
BS in Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professional Background
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
CSU Pueblo School of Engineering
Assistant District Materials Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
Associate Project Manager
S&ME, Inc.
Research Affiliate
University of South Carolina
Adjunct Faculty
East West University
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of South Carolina
Research Assistant
University of South Carolina
Research Assistant
University of New Mexico
Recognition
Honors & Awards
Pavement ME Design User Group Scholarship VDOT • September 2025
Belford Scholarship Georgia Southwestern State University • July 2025
T.Y. Chu Scholarship University of South Carolina • November 2016
Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Certificate Council of Graduate Schools • April 2016
John Houston Memorial Fellowship University of South Carolina • January 2015
Travel Grant Graduate Council, University of South Carolina • August 2014
Student Research Grant Graduate and Professional Student Association • August 2012
Scholarship & Research
Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and major technical report publications.
Journal Articles
- Arefe, C. A., Sakib, N., Rahman, M. M., & Islam, K. M. Optimization of Semi-Synchronized Multi-Modal Traffic Signal Through Stochastic Computer Simulation. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 29(7), 100135.
- Rahman, M. M., Gassman, S. L., & Islam, K. M. (2023). Effect of Moisture Content on Subgrade Soils Resilient Modulus for Predicting Pavement Rutting. Geosciences, 13(4).
- Islam, K. M., Gassman, S. L., & Rahman, M. (2020). Field and Laboratory Characterization of Subgrade Resilient Modulus for Pavement MEPDG Application. Journal of Transportation Research Record.
- Rahman, M. M., Islam, K. M., & Gassman, S. (2019). Estimation of Resilient Modulus for Coarse-Grained Subgrade Soils from Quick Shear Tests for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Designs. Designs, 3(4), 48.
- Sasanakul, I., Gassman, S. L., Pierce, C. E., Ovalle-Villamil, W., Starcher, R., Gheibi, E., & Rahman, M. (2019). Geotechnical Observations of Dams Failed During the 2015 Historic Flooding in South Carolina. ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories, 5(2), 93–117.
- Rahman, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2019). Effect of resilient modulus of undisturbed subgrade soils on pavement rutting. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 13(2), 152–161.
- Rahman, M. M., Saha, S., Hamdi, A. S. A., & Alam, M. J. B. (2019). Development of 3-D Finite Element Models for Geo-Jute Reinforced Flexible Pavement. Civ. Eng. J, 5, 437–446.
- Rahman, M. M., Islam, K. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2019). Correlations of permanent strain and damping coefficients with resilient modulus for coarse-grained subgrade soils. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 1–10.
- Rahman, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2018). Data collection experience for preliminary calibration of the AASHTO pavement design guide for flexible pavements in South Carolina. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 11(5), 445–457.
- Rahman, M. M., Uddin, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2017). Pavement performance evaluation models for South Carolina. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 21(7), 2695–2706.
- Tarefder, R. A., & Rahman, M. M. (2016). Development of system dynamic approaches to airport pavements maintenance. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 142(8), 04016027.
- Tarefder, R. A., & Rahman, M. M. (2015). PCI based maintenance with nonlinear deterioration rate. i-Manager's Journal on Civil Engineering, 5(2), 1.
- Rahman, M. M., & Tarefder, R. A. (2015). PCI and non-PCI-based pavement evaluation. Journal of Airport Management, 9(2), 185–196.
- Tarefder, R., Ahmed, M. U., & Rahman, M. M. (2013). Evaluating functional and structural condition based maintenances of airfield pavements. Civil Engineering Dimension, 15(2), 71–80.
Conference Proceedings
- Rahman, M. M., Islam, K. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2024). Correlation between Resilient Modulus, Permanent Strain, and Damping Coefficients for Undisturbed Subgrade Soils. Geo-Congress 2024, pp. 216–228.
- Islam, K. M., Rahman, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2020, March). Use of FWD Data to Subdivide Pavement Sections for MEPDG Calibration. Proceedings of Geo-Congress 2020, American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Rahman, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2019, March). Permanent Deformation Characteristics of Coarse Grained Subgrade Soils Using Repeated Load Triaxial Tests. Proceedings of Geo-Congress 2019, American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Rahman, M. M., Islam, K. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2019). Comparative Study of Permanent Strain and Damping Characteristics of Coarse Grained Subgrade Soils with Resilient Modulus. Transportation Research Board 98th Annual Meeting.
- Rahman, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2018). Moisture effect of subgrade resilient modulus on pavement rutting (No. 18-01303). Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting.
- Rahman, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2017). Resilient Modulus of Undisturbed Subgrade Soils for MEPDG (No. 17-02167). Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting.
- Sasanakul, I., Gassman, S. L., Pierce, C. E., Ovalle, W., Starcher, R., Gheibi, E., & Rahman, M. (2017). Dam failures from a 1000-year rainfall event in South Carolina. Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, pp. 244–254.
- Gassman, S. L., Sasanakul, I., Pierce, C. E., Gheibi, E., Starcher, R., Ovalle, W., & Rahman, M. (2017). Failures of pipe culverts from a 1000-year rainfall event in South Carolina. Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, pp. 114–124.
- Tarefder, R. A., Rahman, M. M., & Stormont, J. C. (2015). Alternatives to PCI-based maintenance solutions for airport pavements (No. 15-0516). Transportation Research Board 94th Annual Meeting.
- Rahman, M., & Tarefder, R. (2012). Selection of the Most Cost Effective Pavement Maintenance Treatment for Selected Airport Pavements in New Mexico. Proceedings of 7th Symposium on Pavement.
- Rahman, M. M., Tamim, M. M., & Gassman, S. L. (2014). Seasonal Variation and the Effects of Subgrade Resilient Modulus on Pavement Rutting using MEPDG. 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
- Tamim, M. M., Pal, S. K., & Rahman, M. M. (2014). Evaluating Sludge Use Potential: A Review of Water Treatment Plant in Chittagong City. 9th International Forum on Strategic Technology, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
- Ahmad, M. U., Rahman, M. M., & Tarefder, R. A. (2012). Comparing Maintenance and Rehabilitation Alternatives based on Structural and Functional Conditions of Airport Pavements. 3rd International Conference on Construction in Development Countries, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Rahman, M. M., & Tarefder, R. (2012). Application of System Dynamics to Select the Most Optimum Airport Pavement Maintenance. 2nd Southwest Energy Science and Engineering Symposium, El Paso, Texas.
Major Report Publications
- Gassman, S. L., & Rahman, M. M. (2016). Calibration of the AASHTO pavement design guide to South Carolina conditions-phase I (No. FHWA-SC-16-02). South Carolina Department of Transportation.
- Tarefder, R. A., Ahmed, M. U., & Rahman, M. M. (2012). Condition Analysis and Maintenance Plan for Nine Airport Pavements in New Mexico. Aviation Division of New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Professional Credentials
Licenses, Certifications & Leadership
Professional Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE): Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Leadership
- Vice President, Bangladesh Student Association at the University of South Carolina (BSAUSC)
- Founder and first Editor-in-Chief, Ekusher Pata, the yearly magazine published by BSAUSC
- Treasurer, Bangladesh Student Association at the University of New Mexico (BSAUNM)
- Vice President, Greater Rangpur Students’ Welfare Association (GRSWA) at BUET
- Demonstrator, K-12 School for Partner for Minorities in Engineering and Computer Science
Grant & Proposal Writing
$1.76 Million Research Grant
Co-authored and contributed to key technical proposals as a Research Assistant, directly securing a $1.76 million research grant from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Media Highlight
Featured in Civil Engineering Magazine
Featured in the January 2020 issue of Civil Engineering magazine, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), in the "Next Step" section. The interview focused on career transition strategies, technical skills development, professional networking, and the future outlook of civil engineering over the next decade.