Abu Sufian Mohammad Asib, a Ph.D. candidate in Transportation under the supervision of Dr. Romero, received an award from the Utah Asphalt Paving Association. The award was presented during their annual meeting for his work in creating a more ‘sustainable road surface through the development of new performance based specifications’. His work was highlighted at the meeting as the ‘next generation in asphalt pavements’ by Reed Ryan, executive director of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association. Prior to coming to the University of Utah for his Ph.D., Asib worked for the Department of Public Works in his native Bangladesh.