Carlos J. Obando, PhD

PhD in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

Research Interests

transportation
materials
pavements
sustainability
Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials

About

Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering focused on transportation engineering, development and evaluation of materials, consultancy and construction in the civil engineering field. I have more than thirteen years of professional experience (controlling, design and construction, consultancy), and deep knowledge in my field with more than 8 years of teaching experience at university level which ensures the quality of my work. I am a Fulbright Scholar sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Core Competencies: • Transportation (Road Design, Pavement) • Materials Development, characterization, and Analysis • Life Cycle Assessment • Construction (Managing and planning multidisciplinary teams and resources) • Passionate about solving challenging problems • Passionate about improving things and processes • Confident in adapting to various environments • Fully bilingual (English - Spanish)

Publications

Influencia del agua en el desempeño de los pavimentos: lluvia ácida

Investigacion e Innovación en Ingenierias / Nov 29, 2017

Obando Gamboa, C. J. (2017). Influencia del agua en el desempeño de los pavimentos: lluvia ácida. Investigacion e Innovación En Ingenierias, 5(2), 190–206. https://doi.org/10.17081/invinno.5.2.2761

Introducing the critical aging point (CAP) of asphalt based on its restoration capacity

Construction and Building Materials / Apr 01, 2021

Oldham, D. J., Obando, C. J., Mousavi, M., Kaloush, K. E., & Fini, E. H. (2021). Introducing the critical aging point (CAP) of asphalt based on its restoration capacity. Construction and Building Materials, 278, 122379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122379

Life cycle assessment including traffic noise: conventional vs. rubberized asphalt

The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment / Nov 17, 2021

Gamboa, C. J. O., Ruiz, P. A. C., Kaloush, K. E., & Linares, J. P. L. (2021). Life cycle assessment including traffic noise: conventional vs. rubberized asphalt. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 26(12), 2375–2390. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-021-01992-0

Estimating the Thermal Conductivity of Asphalt Binders

Journal of Testing and Evaluation / Oct 01, 2021

Obando, C. J., & Kaloush, K. E. (2021). Estimating the Thermal Conductivity of Asphalt Binders. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 50(2), 20210208. https://doi.org/10.1520/jte20210208

Effect of Taconite on Healing and Thermal Characteristics of Asphalt Binder

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering / Dec 01, 2021

Li, M., Wu, G., Fini, E. H., Obando, C. J., Yu, M., & Zou, W. (2021). Effect of Taconite on Healing and Thermal Characteristics of Asphalt Binder. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(12). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0004111

Characterization and assessment of aerogel-modified asphalt binders

International Journal of Pavement Engineering / Mar 15, 2023

Obando, C. J., Karam, J. J., & Kaloush, K. E. (2023). Characterization and assessment of aerogel-modified asphalt binders. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2023.2185617

An Approach to Estimate Pavement’s Friction Correlation Between PCI, IRI & Skid Number

Sustainable Civil Infrastructures / Jan 01, 2022

Obando, C. J., Medina, J. R., & Kaloush, K. E. (2022). An Approach to Estimate Pavement’s Friction Correlation Between PCI, IRI & Skid Number. In Advances in Road Infrastructure and Mobility (pp. 611–621). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79801-7_44

Caracterización físico-mecánica del estéril de carbón, en busca de una alternativa ambiental para las obras de infraestructura civil

Investigacion e Innovación en Ingenierias / Jun 22, 2018

Gutiérrez Bayona, A., Obando Gamboa, C. J., & Moreno Moreno, C. J. (2018). Caracterización físico-mecánica del estéril de carbón, en busca de una alternativa ambiental para las obras de infraestructura civil. Investigacion e Innovación En Ingenierias, 6(2), 16–29. https://doi.org/10.17081/invinno.6.2.3109

Thermal Properties of Asphalt Pavements Modified with a Lightweight Silica-Based Composite

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering / Aug 01, 2023

Obando, C. J., Karam, J. J., Medina, J. R., & Kaloush, K. E. (2023). Thermal Properties of Asphalt Pavements Modified with a Lightweight Silica-Based Composite. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35(8). https://doi.org/10.1061/jmcee7.mteng-15190

Education

Arizona State University

PhD In Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering / May, 2022

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

Universidad de los Andes

Master's degree, Bogota D.C / March, 2012

Bogota

Universidad de Nariño

Especialista en Administración de Empresas Constructoras / December, 2007

San Juan de Pasto

Universidad de Nariño

Ingeniero Civil / March, 2004

San Juan de Pasto

Experience

Arizona State University

Technical Consultant / July, 2023Present

Technical support in different projects related with new materials and technologies.

Arizona State University

Posdoctoral Researcher / June, 2022June, 2023

Development of new construction materials to improve the durability of pavements, surface treatments, sealants and roofing shingles using different materials such as aerogel and different types of fibers. These developments will have a positive impact in the durability of construction materials, as in the environment to decrease the CO2 emissions and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon.

Lemoy Constructions

Senior Project Engineer / June, 2022Present

Create business plans, oversee day-to-day activities, improve performance, develop organizational culture, supervise heads of departments, report on revenue, and direct organizational strategy.

Arizona State University

Graduate Research Associate / August, 2018May, 2022

Development of new stronger materials using aerogel for construction to decrease the consumption of raw materials, energy consumption and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect.

UNIAGRARIA

Director of Civil Engineering Department / June, 2015March, 2018

Led the academic Program. Planed and renewed the qualified register and high-quality accreditation. In charge of Research, social development, internationalization, laboratories, statistics, and graduates.

COD

Projects Manager / March, 2013May, 2015

Managed and coordinated directly 20-person team in about 8 different simultaneous civil engineering projects such as construction of housing projects, school facilities, and administrative offices for private and public entities. In charge of coordinating expansion projects and public and private tenders.

UNIMINUTO

Lecturer / February, 2012March, 2018

Courses in charge: Projects Management, Probability and Statistics, Pavements Design and Roads Infrastructure, Traffic Engineering and Roads Design.

Distrital University

Lecturer / July, 2013June, 2015

Courses in charge: Design and Building of Pavements, Foundations Design.

Full Services LTDA

Head of Engineering and Development Division / September, 2010February, 2013

Coordinated and controlled more than 10 simultaneous Civil Engineering projects such as road design and construction, design and build facilities for the Petroleum Sector (roads, rotary tables, facilities, lines, etc.). In charge of coordinating internationalization projects, and public and private tenders

COLSUBSIDIO

Controller - Infrastructure Division / February, 2010September, 2010

Managed and evaluated projects technically and administratively, led the adaptation and maintenance of different facilities of the company. (Colsubsidio is one of the biggest Companies in Colombia with more than 1000 employees and more than US$2.2B sales).

Development in Engineering – DIN S.A

Project Coordinator / January, 2006January, 2010

Coordinated georeferencing, updating and verifying the signaling data base and other traffic regulation devices based on the design needs, statistical accident rate, and user’s inquiries for Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, whose population is about 9M.

BE Arquitectura S.A

Consultant / June, 2012January, 2013

Designed the road net CELPA, a project of transport infrastructure developed for the Buenaventura port. This project involved the design of about 3,749,070ft2 .

Pasto Mayoralty

Consultant / April, 2005July, 2005

Managed and implemented technical studies from geotechnical studies, analysis and recommendation for the foundation of 15 new infrastructure projects.

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