Mu’taz Salem Al-Issa, M.Sc., EIT, is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil Engineering at Ohio University and a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering specializing in pavement engineering, traffic engineering, and construction management. He teaches courses in pavement design, paving materials and mixtures, sustainable construction, and route engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to his academic role, he brings extensive professional experience in asphalt laboratory testing, pavement evaluation, and construction quality assurance, with expertise in AASHTO standards and geotechnical reporting. Before joining Ohio University, Al-Issa spent a decade with the Greater Amman Municipality in Jordan, where he advanced to Project Manager on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and major roadway improvements. In this role, he oversaw design evaluation, contract management, asphalt mix design, and quality control, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Education
- Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering – Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA (2022–Present)
- M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering), University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (2014–2016)
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Survey and Geomatics Engineering) – Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Salt, Jordan (2008–2012)
Publications
- Khoury, I., Chou, E., Robbins, M., Green, R., & Al Issa, M. (2024). A Field Evaluation of the Perpetual Pavement Concept. Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Statewide Planning & Research, Final Report, PID 111438.
Licenses & Certifications
- Engineer Intern (EIT), State of Ohio, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
- Ohio DOT–Certified Asphalt Technician, Levels 2 and 3.
Teaching
- CE 4830/5830 – Principles of Pavement Design
- CE 4820/5820 – Paving Materials and Mixtures
- CE 4540/5540 – Sustainable Construction
- CE 3110 – Route Engineering