Shadi Saadeh, Ph.D., PE, F.ASCE, a distinguished professor of civil engineering and construction engineering management at California State University, Long Beach, has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Saadeh has served at CSULB since 2007. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in pavement engineering, highway materials, and sustainable infrastructure. A licensed professional engineer in the State of Wyoming, he brings a rigorous academic and practical background to both his teaching and research.
Among his most notable achievements is the founding and leadership of the Joint Training and Certification Program (JTCP), a statewide initiative developed with Caltrans that has trained and certified over 4,500 technicians across California. Supported by more than $6 million in external funding, JTCP ensures quality assurance in highway construction materials and plays a critical role in workforce development and infrastructure reliability across the state.
Saadeh also directs the National Center for Transportation, Green Technologies and Education (TransGET) and serves as assistant director of the City and County Pavement Improvement Center (CCPIC). His research efforts in pavement sustainability, recycled materials, and stormwater mitigation have been widely supported and recognized. His work has led to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at major national and international conferences.
He is associate editor for the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering and serves on multiple technical committees within ASCE, TRB, and the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering. Saadeh’s mentorship record is equally impressive, he having guided numerous graduate and undergraduate students into successful careers in academia, industry, and government.
Saadeh’s dedication to teaching is reflected in his development of new courses and laboratory programs in highway design, pavement engineering, and transportation materials. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the President’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement, the Best Paper Award at ICATH 2023, and multiple honors from CSULB for research and educational innovation.
With a career defined by impactful research, educational excellence, and service to the engineering profession, he continues to influence the future of civil infrastructure through innovation, leadership, and mentorship.
Saadeh earned his doctoral degree from Texas A&M University, where he received an Academic Excellence Award for his pioneering dissertation on asphalt concrete behavior. He also holds an master of science degree from Washington State University and a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Jordan.
