On October 21, 2024, a Visiting Professor was held in the Expert Speak Shaping the Future of Transportation: Engineering, Traffic, and Maintenance with the theme “Engineering Bitumen to Meet the Transportation Demands of the Future and Academic Research Methodology.” The activity, carried out online (online), brought in a resource person who is an expert in his field, Dr. Anand Sreeram (Nottingham Transportation Engineering Center, University of Nottingham).
In the era of rapid globalization and urbanization, challenges in the transportation sector are increasingly complex. The need for efficient, safe, and sustainable infrastructure is very urgent. Civil Infrastructure Engineering and Architectural Design study programs play an essential role in shaping the future of transportation through innovation and research. The role of visiting professors in this context is crucial because the speakers bring new knowledge, experience, and perspectives that can inspire students.
Bitumen, as one of the primary materials in road construction and transportation infrastructure, plays a vital role in supporting efficient and sustainable mobility. With the increasing demand for transportation infrastructure that can accommodate population growth and technological development, bitumen engineering techniques must be developed to meet these needs.
Innovative bitumen engineering is essential to meet the demands of future transportation. Through a systematic approach to academic research, Civil Infrastructure Engineering and Architectural Design study programs can contribute to developing better and more sustainable materials. With collaboration between academia, industry, and stakeholders, we can create an infrastructure that meets current needs and is ready for future challenges.