YETKIN YILDIRIM, Ph.D., P.E. (512) 736-2225 yetkin@rice.edu

Texas P.E. No. 92787

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Master of Art in Department of History, December 2014

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Doctoral Graduate Portfolio in Dispute Resolution, December 2004 Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, School of Law

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Master of Art in Communication Studies, December 2004

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, May 2000

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Master of Science in Civil Engineering, December 1998

Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, June 1997

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Exchange student in Civil Engineering, Fall 1996-Spring 1997

WORK EXPERIENCE 3/18 – Present Rice University School Math Project, Rice University

Director of STEM Projects 8/12 – Present Terra Pave International, The University of Texas at Austin

President and CTO 5/05 – 5/15 Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin

Director, Engineering Education Research Center 1/12– 11/14 Civil, Engineering, Katip Celebi University, Izmir Turkey

Professor, Transportation Engineering 1/11– 11/12 Civil, Engineering, Katip Celebi University, Izmir Turkey

Associate Professor, Transportation Engineering 1/02– 5/15 Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, UT Austin Research Assistant Professor 1/00 – 5/01 Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin

Research Engineer 6/99 – 1/00 The University of Texas at Austin

Teaching Assistant 8/97 – 1/00 The South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin

Graduate Research Assistant 1/97 – 5/97 The South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin, TX

Undergraduate Research Assistant

REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Yildirim, Y., Erten, B., “Evaluation of Rutting Potential of Various

Mix Designs using Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device” Journal of Testing and Evaluation, September 2017 (In review).

2. Yildirim, Y., Saygili, G., “Pavement smoothness of asphalt concrete overlays”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Pages 1-6, November 2016.

3. Gulacar, O., Sinan, O., Yildirim, Y., “Exploring the Changes in Students’ Understanding of the Scientific Method Using Word Associations”, Research in Science Education, DOI 10.1007/s11165-014-9443-9, November 2014.

4. Sel, I., Yildirim, Y., “Effect of Test Temperature on Hamburg Wheel-Tracking Device Testing”, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume: 26, Issue Number: 8, April 2014

5. Mohan, G., Yildirim, Y., Stokoe, K., and Erten, M., “Engineering Properties of Prime Coats Applied to a Granular Base”, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, JTE-2012-0292, January 2013.

6. Culfik, M. and Yildirim, Y., “Performance of Thin Asphalt Concrete Overlays”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Journal: Transport, TRAN-D-12-00023R3, August 2012.

7. Yildirim, Y., “Personnel Training in TxDOT Construction Contract Claims Dispute Resolution”, American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, ASCE Vol. 2, No. 4, Pages 236-239, November 2010.

8. Trevino, M., Dossey, T., Yildirim, Y., “Black Ice Detection in Open-Graded Friction Courses,” Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 15, March 2009.

9. Yildirim, Y., “Hot-Pour Sealants and Cold-Pour Crack Sealants”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Pages 20-21, December 2008.

10. Yildirim, Y., Button, J., W., “Pavement Preservation Treatment Performance”, FHWA Transportation System Preservation Research, Development, and Implementation Roadmap, Pages 277-283, January 2008.

11. Yildirim, Y., “Polymer Modified Binders,” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Journals, Volume 21, Issue 1, Pages 66-72, January 2007.

12. Yildirim, Y., “Field Performance Comparison of Hot Pour Crack Sealants to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealants”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34, Pages 505-512, May 2007.

13. Yildirim, Y., Ideker, J., Hazlett, D., “Evaluation of Viscosity Values for Mixing and Compaction Temperatures”, American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Materials Engineering, Volume 18, Number 4, Pages 545-553, July / August 2006.

14. Yildirim, Y., “TxDOT Dispute Resolution Process for Construction Contract Claims Settlements”, Transportation Law Journal, Volume 32, Number 3, Pages 351-370, Summer 2005.

15. Yildirim, Y., Smit, A.F., Korkmaz, A., “Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Tack Coats”, Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Volume 29, Issue 4, Pages 195-205, July 2005.

16. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation Training in Texas”, Transportation Research Circular, Roadway Pavement Preservation, Number E-C078, Pages 184-190, October 2005.

17. Yildirim, Y., Hazlett, D., Davio R., “Toner Modified Asphalt Demonstration Projects,” Elsevier Journals, Resources,

Conservation and Recycling, Volume 42, Issue 3, Pages 295-308, October 2004.

18. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T.W., “Calculation of Shear Rate on Asphalt Binder in the Superpave Gyratory Compactor,” Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Volume 27, Issue 6, Pages 375-382, November 2003.

19. Yildirim, Y., Solaimanian, M., McGennis, R. B., Kennedy, T. W., “Comparative Analysis of Volumetric Properties for Superpave Gyratory Compactors,” Transportation Research Record No. 1712, Construction, Pages 44-49, 2000.

20. Yildirim, Y., Solaimanian, M., Kennedy, T. W., “Mixing and Compaction Temperatures for Superpave Mixes,” The Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 69, Pages 34-72, 2000.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. Yildirim, Y., Saygili, G., “Maintenance of porous friction course pavements” IRF Global Road Conference, Las Vegas, NV, November 7-9, 2018 (Accepted)

2. Saygili, G., Yildirim, Y., “Strength Properties of Non-traditionally Stabilized Flexible Base Course Materials” IRF Global Road Conference, Las Vegas, NV, November 7-9, 2018 (Accepted)

3. Yildirim, Y. “Stabilization of high sulfate soils” CECON 2016, San Marcos, September 22, 2016.

4. Eren, A., Yildirim, Y., “Evaluation of Cost-Effectiveness for Different Sealant Materials Used in Highway Maintenance Operations”, 2nd International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, May 23, 2013.

5. Yildirim, Y., Application of Prime Coats to Granular Road Bases, IRF 2013 World Conference, Riyadh, November 13, 2013.

6. Suzek, A., Yildirim, Y., MC-30: Exploring its Risks and Continued Use, IRF 2013 World Conference, Riyadh, November 14, 2013.

7. Yildirim, Y., Prime Coat Materials for Low-Volume Roads, 1st IRF Caribbean Regional Congress Montego Bay, Jamaica, May 8-11, 2012.

8. Seokho, C., Lu, G., Mike, M., Zhanmin, Z., Jorge, P., Tammy, S., Yildirim, Y., Peer State Assessment of Texas Department of Transportation Maintenance Program and Practices, Part 1: Workshop Findings and Recommendations, Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting, 12-1481, January 24, 2012

9. Lu, G., Seokho, C., Jorge, P., Mike, M., Zhanmin, Z., Tammy, S., Yildirim, Y., Peer State Assessment of Texas Department of Transportation Maintenance Program and Practices, Part 2: Test Section Survey Findings and Recommendations, Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting, 12-4198, January 24, 2012

10. Yildirim, Y., Engineering Properties of Prime Coat Materials, International Road Federation CBR&C Brasvias Conference, Foz do Iquacu, Brazil, October 26, 2011

11. Yildirim, Y., O’Leary, B., Pavement Preservation Treatment Selection, International Road Federation CBR&C Brasvias Conference, Foz do Iquacu, Brazil, October 26, 2011

12. Yildirim, Y., O’Leary, B., TPPC Pavement Preservation Training, International Road Federation Pavement Preservation Conference, Orlando, FL. August 4-7, 2011

13. Yildirim, Y., O’Leary, B., Pavement Preservation Training, International Road Federation Pavement Preservation Conference, Orlando, FL. August 3-6, 2010

14. Yildirim, Y., “Service Life of Crack Sealants”, First International Conference on Pavement Preservation, Newport Beach, California on April 12-16, 2010.

15. Yildirim, Y., New Technologies for Asphalt Roads, National Asphalt Conference of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, November 17 2009

16. Yildirim, Y., Open Graded Friction Courses, National Asphalt Conference of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, November 18, 2009

17. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation Treatment Selection, National Asphalt Symposium Ankara, Turkey. November 18-19, 2009

18. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey, September 28, 2009

19. Ekmekci, A., Yildirim, Y., “Effect of Doing a Science Fair Project on Students' Perception of Science”, Southwest Educational Research Association, 5 February 2009.

20. Solaimanian, M., Yildirim, Y., “Saving the Landfill: Long Term Performance of Toner Modified Asphalt Pavements”, ISAP 2008, Zurich, Switzerland, August 18th - August 20th, 2008.

21. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation Treatment Performance”, FHWA Pavement Preservation Research Road Map, Phonix, AZ, February 2007

22. Trevino, M., Dossey, T., Yildirim, Y., “Black Ice Detection In Open-Graded Friction Courses”, TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2007

23. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation Training” 10th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements, International Society for Asphalt Pavements. Quebec City, Canada, August 12-17, 2006.

24. Yildirim, Y., Oncul, F., “Effect of Using Crushed Gravel on Rutting of HMA Mixtures”, International Center for Aggregate Research, 13th Annual ICAR Symposium, Austin, Texas, April 2005.

25. Smit, A.F., Hugo, F., Yildirim, Y., Chowdhury, A., “A Discussion of MMLS3 Performance Testing of Laboratory Prepared HMA Slabs and Briquettes Compared With Hamburg and APA Wheel Tracking Tests”, 2nd International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2004.

26. Yildirim, Y., Prozzi, J., Qatan, A., “Evaluation of Hot and Cold Pour Pavement Crack Sealants”, CAPSA Conference, South Africa, 2004.

27. Solaimanian, M., Yildirim, Y., “A Survey of Current U.S. Practices for Sealing Pavement Cracks”, the Fifth RILEM International Conference, Cracking in Pavements: Mitigation, Risk Assessment, and Prevention, France, May 2004.

28. Yildirim, Y., Smit, A.F., Miles, G., “Effect of Aggregates on Rutting Performance”, International Center for Aggregate Research, 12th Annual ICAR Symposium, Denver, Colorado, April 2004.

29. Sari, A., Hazirbaba, K., Yildirim, Y., “A Correlation Study Between Ground Motion Parameters and Damage During Kocaeli Earthquake”, 16th Engineering Mechanics Conference, America Society of Civil Engineers, University of Washington, Seattle, July, 2003.

30. Yildirim, Y., Hazlett, D., Davio R., “Toner Modified Asphalt Demonstration Projects,” Transportation Research Board Summer Workshop, Beneficial Use, Sustainability and Pollution Prevention in Transportation Infrastructure, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, June 2003.

31. Hinislioglu, S., Bayrak, O.U., Yildirim, Y., Tan, O., “Use of Taguchi Optimization Technique in Pavement Concrete Mix Design,” 9th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, April 2003.

32. Yildirim, Y., Qatan, A., “Field Performance Comparison of Hot Pour Sealants and Cold Pour Sealants,” Transportation Research Board, January 2003.

33. Solaimanian, M., Yildirim, Y., Bohuslav, J., “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealants to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealants,” Transportation Research Board, January 2002.

34. Hazirbaba, K., Gullu, H., Yildirim, Y., Sari, A., “Soil Amplification and Structural Damage Relationship During Dinar Earthquake,” Seventh U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, September 2001.

RESEARCH REPORTS

1. Murphy, M., O’Connor, J., Bhat, C., Yildirim, Y., Liu, J., Liu, W., Gonzales, E., “Optimizing Resource Allocations for Highway Routine Maintenance” Project Summary Report, Center For Transportation Research, Bureau Of Engineering Research, University of Texas at Austin, December 2012. http://library.ctr.utexas.edu/hostedpdfs/txdot/psr/6623.pdf

2. Gonzalez, E., Liu, W., Murphy, M., O’Connor, J., Bhat, C., Yildirim, Y., “Literature Review of Current Practices in Dealing with Fluctuations of Maintenance Budgets”, Center For Transportation Research, Bureau Of Engineering Research, University of Texas at Austin, September 2011 http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/0_6623_1.pdf

3. Gao, L., Chi, S., Prozzi, J., Yildirim, Y., Zhang, Z., Centurion, C., Murphy, M., “Maintenance Test Section Survey: Data Collection and Analysis”, Center For Transportation Research, Bureau Of Engineering Research, University of Texas at Austin, August 2012 http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/TPPC_Report.pdf

4. Gonzales, E., Liu, W., Murphy, M., O’Connor, J., Bhat, C., Yildirim, Y., “Literature Review of Current Practices in Dealing with Fluctuations of Maintenance Budgets”, Center For Transportation Research, Bureau Of Engineering Research, University of Texas at Austin, September 2011 http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/0_6623_1.pdf

5. Gao, L., Chi, S., Prozzi, J., Yildirim, Y., Zhang, Z., Centurion, C., Murphy, M., “Peer State Assessment of TxDOT Maintenance Program and Practices”, Center For Transportation Research, Bureau Of Engineering Research, University of Texas at Austin, January 2011 http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/TPPC_Report.pdf

6. Yildirim, Y., “Texas Pavement Preservation Center Four-Year Summary Report”, Center For Transportation Research, Bureau Of Engineering Research, University of Texas at Austin, July 2009 http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/TPPC_Report.pdf

7. Yildirim, Y., Dossey, T., Fults, K., Tahmoressi, M. and Trevino, M., “Winter Maintenance Issues Associated with New Generation Open Graded Friction Courses”, CTR 4834-2, The University of Texas at Austin, February 2008

8. Little, D., Kim, Y., Masad, E., Yildirim, Y., “Long-Term Research on Bituminous Coarse Aggregate”, Texas Transportation Institute, TTI 0-1707-S, Texas A&M University, January 2007

9. Yildirim, Y., Dossey, T., Fults, K., and Trevino, M., “Winter Maintenance Issues Associated with New Generation Open Graded Friction Courses”, CTR 4834-1, The University of Texas at Austin, August 2006

10. Hrdlicka, G., Tandon, V., Prozzi, J., Smit, A., Yildirim, Y., “Evaluation of Elastic Recovery and Repeated Creep Tests for Identifying Rutting Potential of Modified Asphalt Binders”, Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems, The University of Texas at El Paso, 0-4824-1, September 2006

11. Yildirim, Y., Stokoe, K., “Analysis of Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device Results in Relation to Field Performance: A Summary”, Center for Transportation Research, CTR 4185-S, the University of Texas at Austin, February 2006.

12. Yildirim, Y., Stokoe, K., “Analysis of Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device Results in Relation to Field Performance”, Center for Transportation Research, CTR 4185-5, the University of Texas at Austin, July 2006.

13. Yildrim, Yetkin, Culkik, Mehmet Sait Lee, Jeffery Smit, Andre Stokoe II, Kenneth H., “Performance Assessment by Using Nondestructive Testing” Center for Transportation Research, CTR 4185-3, the University of Texas at Austin, 2006.

14. Yildirim, Y. Korkmaz, A and Prozzi, J., “Performance Comparison of Hot Rubber Crack Sealant to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealant”, Center for Transportation Research, CTR 4061-3, the University of Texas at Austin, May 2006.

15. Yildirim, Y., Culfik, M., Lee, J., Stokoe, K., “Pavement Performance Evaluation by Using Field Data”, Center for Transportation Research, CTR 4185-4, the University of Texas at Austin, April 2006.

16. Yildirim, Y. and Prozzi, J., “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealant to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealant”, Center for Transportation Research, CTR 4061-S, the University of Texas at Austin, April 2005.

17. Jayawickrama, P., Hossain, S., Alhabshi, A., Yildirim, Y., Yildirim, C., Smit, A., Little, D., “Hamburg Wheel Tracking Database Analysis”, Texas Transportation Institute, FHWA/TX-05-0-1707-7, Texas A&M University, August 2004.

18. Trevino, M., Dossey, T., McCullough, B. F., Yildirim, Y., “Decision Tree for Thin Asphalt Concrete Overlays on Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements”, Research Report 0-4398-S, The University of Texas at Austin, 2004.

19. Trevino, M., Dossey, T., McCullough, B. F., Yildirim, Y., “Applicability of Asphalt Concrete Overlays on Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements”, Research Report 0-4398-1, The University of Texas at Austin, March 2004.

20. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., Prozzi, J., “Design of Toner Modification for the Houston, Laredo, Pharr and Bryan Demonstration Projects”, Research Report 5-3933-01-P1-4, Center

for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, March 2004.

21. Yildirim, Y., Prozzi, J., “Design of Toner Modification for the Bryan Demonstration Project”, Research Report 5-3933-P4, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, April 2003.

22. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., “Binder Design for the Toner-Modified Asphalt Demonstration Projects”, Research Report 3933-01-IMP-1, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, February 2003.

23. Yildirim, Y., Korkmaz, A.., Prozzi, J., “Toner Modified Asphalt Demonstration Projects”, Research Report 5-3933-01-2, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003.

24. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., Qatan, A., “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealants to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealants,” Research Report 0-4061-2, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, October 2002.

25. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., “Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device Results on Field Cores and Plant Produced Mixtures,” Research Report 0-4185-2, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, September 2002.

26. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., “Design of Toner Modification for the Laredo Demonstration Project,” Research Report 5-3933-P2, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, June 2002.

27. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., “Design of Toner Modification for the Pharr Demonstration Project,” Research Report 5-3933-P3, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, June 2002.

28. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., “Design of Toner Modification for the Houston Demonstration Project,” Research Report 5-3933-P1, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, September 2001.

29. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., “Correlation of Field Performance to Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device Results,” Research Report 0-4185-1, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, October 2001.

30. Yildirim, Y., Solaimanian, M., Kennedy, T. W., “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealants to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealants,” Research Report 0-4061-1, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, August 2001.

31. Yildirim, Y., Solaimanian, M., Kennedy, T. W., “Mixing and Compaction Temperatures for Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete,” Research Report 1250-5, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, January 2000.

32. Solaimanian, M., Yildirim, Y., McGennis, R. B., Kennedy, T. W., “Evaluation of Superpave Gyratory Compactors,” Research Report 1250-3, Center For Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, January 1999.

33. Yidirim, Y., Kennedy, T., “Correlations of Field Performance to Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device Results”, CTR 4185-1. The University of Texas at Austin, 2001.

34. Yildirim, Y., Qatan, A., Kennedy, T., “Performance Evaluation of Hot and Cold Pour Crack Sealing Treatments on Asphalt Surfaced Pavements”, CTR 4061-2, The University of Texas at Austin, 2002.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

1. Yildirim, Y. "Texas Center Studies Accelerated Asphalt Sealant Curing Methods." Pavement Preservation Journal, Fall 2014. P 37.

2. Yildirim, Y. "Texas Center Evaluates HWTD Test Temps." Pavement Preservation Journal, Summer 2014. P 36.

3. Yildirim, Y. "Sustainable Pavement Preservation." Pavement Preservation Journal, Spring 2014. P 36.

4. Yildirim, Y. "Macrotexture and Microtexture Influence on Pavement Safety." Pavement Preservation Journal, Winter 2013. P 35.

5. Yildirim, Y., “High-Albedo Pavements May Have Environmental Benefits.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Fall 2013

6. Yildirim, Y., “In Texas, Fog Seals Should Last 18 Months.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Summer 2013

7. Yildirim, Y., “TRB 92nd Annual Meeting Pavement Preservation Related Papers,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 31, Summer 2013.

8. Yildirim, Y., “Micro Surfacing Training Offered at Texas Center.”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Spring 2013

9. Yildirim, Y., “Fog Seals,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 30, Spring 2013.

10. Yildirim, Y., “TxDOT Develops Crack Sealing Field Manual.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Winter 2013, Vol5, No. 6, P41.

11. Yildirim, Y., “New Microsurfacing Courses from TPPC,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 29, Winter 2013.

12. Yildirim, Y., “Bonded Concrete Overlays as a Pavement Rehab Technique” Fall 2012, Vol 5, No 5

13. Yildirim, Y., “’Seal Coats’ offer Texas-Sized Solution to TxDOT Pavements.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Summer 2012, Vol 5, No 4, P39.

14. Yildirim, Y., “’Thin is in’ for New Texas Center Courses.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Spring 2012, Vol 5, No 3, P36.

15. Yildirim, Y., “TRB 91st Annual Meeting – Selected Pavement Preservation Papers,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 26, Spring 2012.

16. Yildirim, Y., “Texas Report Outlines Two Years of Research.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Winter 2011, Vol 5, No 2, P29.

17. Yildirim, Y., “Seal Coat,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 25, Winter 2012.

18. Mohan, G., Yildirim, Y., Stokoe, K., “Engineering Characteristics of Prime Coats on Granular Base,” Pavement Preservation Journal, Fall 2011, Vol 5, No 1, P38.

19. Yildirim, Y., Estakhri, C., “Investigation of SafeLane Delamination on Bridge Deck in Fort Worth District.” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Two-Year Summary Report, August 2011. P 67-89.

20. Mouhan, G. & Yildirim, Y., “Texas Center Studies Prime Coat Weathering.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Summer 2011, Vol 4, No 4. P 34.

21. Yildirim, Y., “Evaluation of the Curing Time and Other Characteristics of Prime Coats Applied to a Granular Base.” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 23, Summer 2011.

22. Yildirim, Y., “Out-of-State PM Experts Review Texas Maintenance.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Vol 4, No 3. P 37.

23. Yildirim, Y., “TRB 90th Annual Meeting.” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 22, Spring 2011.

24. Yildirim, Y., “Preservation Training Targeted by Texas PPC.” Texas Pavement Preservation Journal, Winter 2010, Vol 4, No 2. P 41.

25. Yildirim, Y., “Peer State review of TxDOT Maintenance Practices.” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 21, Winter 2011.

26. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation with Asphalt Rubber.” Pavement Preservation Journal, Fall 2010, Vol 4, No 1. P 35.

27. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation Strategies with A-R Workshop.” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 20, Fall 2010.

28. Yildirim, Y., Hot In-Place Recycling (Page No. 32), Pavement Preservation Journal, Summer 2010, Vol. 3, No.4

29. Yildirim, Y., Evaluation of Training Requirements in Pavement Preservation Methods in the State of Texas, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 19, Summer 2010

30. Yildirim, Y., Texas Experience with PG, Rubber and Warm Mix Asphalts (Page No. 36), Pavement Preservation Journal, Spring 2010, Vol. 3, No.3

31. Yildirim, Y., Summary of the Pavement Preservation Presentations from Proceedings from the TRB 89th Annual Meeting, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 18, Spring 2010

32. Yildirim, Y., International Road Federation and Pavement Preservation (Page No. Pavement Preservation Journal, Winter 2009, Vol. 3, No.2

33. Yildirim, Y., Hot In-Place Recycling, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 17, Winter 2010

34. Yildirim, Y., International Road Federation Pavement Preservation Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 16, Fall 2009

35. Yildirim, Y., TVAR Courses Available Online from the Texas PPC (Page No. 33), Pavement Preservation Journal, Fall 2009, Vol. 3, No.1Yildirim, Y., “Waste Office Toner Stiffens Superpave Binders, Texas PPC Finds”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 27, Summer 2009.

36. Yildirim, Y., “TVR Courses Available Online from the Texas PPC”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 33, Fall 2009.

37. Yildirim, Y., “International Road Federation Hears from Lone Star State on Pavement Preservation”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 37, Winter 2009.

38. Yildirim, Y., “International Road Federation Hears from Lone Star State on Pavement Preservation”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 37, Winter 2009.

39. Yildirim, Y., “Summary of the Pavement Preservation Presentations from Proceedings of the TRB 88th Annual Meeting,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 13, Winter 2009, http://www.utexas.edu/research/tppc/news/newsletter_thirteenthissue202009-5-18.pdf

40. Yildirim, Y., “International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) Slurry Systems Workshop,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 14, Spring 2009,

http://www.utexas.edu/research/tppc/news/TPPC20Newsletter2014.pdf

41. Yildirim, Y., “Transversely Varying Asphalt Rates for Seal Coats (TVAR) Regional Workshop,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 15, Summer 2009, http://www.utexas.edu/research/tppc/news/TPPC 20Newsletter 2015.pdf

42. Yildirim, Y., “Hot In-Place Recycling Open House and Workshop,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 16, Fall 2009. (In Review)

43. Trevino, M., Dossey, T., Yildirim, Y., “Black Ice Detection in Open-Graded Friction Courses”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 15, March 2009.

44. Yildirim, Y., “Texas PPC, Stakeholders Ponder Transportation Needs Through the Year 2030”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Page 25, Spring 2009.

45. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation Promoted at International I-SWEEEP Olympiad”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Pages 19, Fall 2008.

46. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation Treatment Selection”, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 12, Fall 2008.

47. Yildirim, Y., “New Chip Seal Training Courses at TPPC”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Pages 9-10, Summer 2008.

48. Yildirim, Y., “Seal Coat Inspection and Applications” and “Seal Coat Planning and Design”, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 11, Summer 2008

49. Yildirim, Y., “Preservation Experts Bolster New Format of Texas Center Seminar”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Pages 25-26, Spring 2008.

50. Proceedings from the TRB 87th Annual Meeting, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 10, Spring 2008

51. Yildirim, Y., “Texas Center Studies PMSs as Means to Program Preservation”, Pavement Preservation Journal, Pages 18, Winter 2008.

52. Proceedings from the TxAPA 2008 Annual Meeting, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 9, Winter 2008

53. Proceedings from the 2007 Pavement Preservation Seminar, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 8, Fall 2007

54. Transportation Systems Preservation (TSP) Research & Implementation Roadmap Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 7, Summer 2007

55. TRB 86th Annual Meeting, Pavement Preservation Issues, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 6, Spring 2007

56. 2006 Pavement Preservation Seminar, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 5, Winter 2007

57. 10th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements Pavement Preservation Papers, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 4, Fall 2006

58. 2006 TxAPA Seal Coat Conference, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 3, Summer 2006

59. TRB Annual Meeting Pavement Preservation Papers, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 2, Spring 2006

60. 2005 Pavement Preservation Seminar, Texas Pavement Preservation Center Newsletter, Issue 1, Winter 2006

61. Yildirim, Y., Smit, A., “Testing of Patching Mixes by Rotary Asphalt Wheel Tester”, Center for Transportation Research, CTR IAC 04-0025, the University of Texas at Austin, August 2004.

62. Fults, W. K., Yildirim, Y., and Dossey, T., “Quiet Pavement Systems”, Desk Scan Report, FHWA International Technology Scanning Program, December 2003.

63. Yildirim, Y., Ideker, J.H., “Analysis of Viscosity Values during Mixing and Compaction,” Northeastern Superpave Center News, Purdue University, Volume 4, Number 1, Spring 2003.

64. Yildirim, Y., Donmez, T., “Effects of Using Crushed Gravel on Rutting of HMA Mixtures,” Interagency Report 0-0045-1, Texas Department of Transportation, September 2002.

65. Yildirim, Y., “Effect of Aggregate Properties on HMA Performance,” Technical Report 1707-1, Prepared for Dr. Dallas Little, Texas A&M University, July 2002.

66. Yildirim, Y., “Full Depth Recycling: Field Performance and Design,” Internal Report, Asphalt Research Program, The University of Texas at Austin, March 2000.

67. Yildirim, Y., Kennedy, T. W., Solaimanian, M., “Mixing and Compaction Temperatures for Modified Asphalt Binders,” South Central Superpave Center News, Volume1, No. 3, Summer 1999.

68. Solaimanian, M., Yildirim, Y., “Superpave and Texas Gyratory Compactors: How Do They Compare?” South Central Superpave Center News, Volume1, No. 3, Summer 1999.

69. Yildirim, Y., “Calculation of Shear Rate in The Superpave Gyratory Compactor,” Internal Report, South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin, May 1999.

70. Yildirim, Y., “Effect of Compaction Temperatures on Specific Gravity of Specimens,” Internal Report, South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin, April 1999.

71. Yildirim, Y., “Comparison of Two Pine Model AFGC 125 Superpave Gyratory Compactors,” Internal Report, Texas Department of Transportation, June 1998.

72. Yildirim, Y., “Effect of Fly Ash on Drying Shrinkage,” Internal Report, Construction Materials Research Program, The University of Texas at Austin, May 1998.

73. Yildirim, Y., “Fly Ash as a Construction Material,” Internal Report, Construction Materials Research Program, The University of Texas at Austin, May 1998.

74. Yildirim, Y., “Rheological Properties of Modified and Unmodified Asphalt Binders at High Temperatures,” Internal Report, South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin, May 1998.

75. Yildirim, Y., Ativatas, N., Anka, A., “Structural Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Hyde Park Parking Facility,” The University of Texas at Austin, May 1997.

SELECTED ORAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Yildirim, Y. “History of STEM Education in Texas and Harmony

Public Schools” Harmony Public Schools Annual Meeting, September 25, 2017.

2. Yildirim, Y. “Stabilization of high sulfate soils” CECON 2016, San Marcos, September 22, 2016.

3. Yildirim, Y. “The Future of Pavement Preservation” ACEATX, Austin, April 30, 2015.

4. Yildirim, Y. “Polymer based prime coats” TACERA October 13, 2015

5. Yildirim, Y. “Pavement Preservation and Maintenance” 6th National Asphalt Symposium and Exhibition, Ankara, November 28, 2013.

6. Yildirim, Y. “Latest developments in Asphalt Technology” 6th National Asphalt Symposium and Exhibition, Ankara, November 27, 2013.

7. Yildirim, Y. "MC-30: Exploring its Risks and Continued Use." 2013 IRF World Meeting. Riyad, November 13, 2013.

8. Yildirim, Y. "Evaluation of Prime Coat Materials." 2013 IRF World Meeting. Riyad, November 13, 2013.

9. Yildirim, Y. IRF Moderator for Pavement Maintenance Section, 2013 IRF World Meeting. Riyad, November 14, 2013.

10. Yildirim, Y., Prime Coat Materials for Low-Volume Roads, 1st IRF Caribbean Regional Congress Montego Bay, Jamaica, May 8-11, 2012.

11. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation and Pavement Friction, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, CTR, Austin, TX, May 2, 2012.

12. Yildirim, Y., O’Leary, B., “Pavement Preservation Training.” International Road Federation Pavement Preservation Conference, Orlando, FL. August 3-6, 2011.

13. Yildirim, Y., “Pavement Preservation and Crack Sealing” Isfalt, Istanbul Turkey. May 30, 2011.

14. Yildirim, Y., “Engineering Properties of Prime Coats” Isfalt, Istanbul, Turkey. May 30, 2011.

15. Yildirim, Y., “International Road Federation Pavement Preservation Conference.” Abu Dhabi, UAE. November 27 – December 4, 2010.

16. Yildirim, Y., “Road Stabilization and Dust Control” City of Catalca, Istanbul Turkey. November 19, 2010.

17. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation Training, International Road Federation Pavement Preservation Conference, Orlando, FL. August 3-6, 2010 “Transversely Varying Asphalt Rates for Seal Coat Applications,”

18. Yildirim, Y., Service Life of Crack Sealants, the First International Pavement Preservation Conference, New Port Beach, CA, April 14, 2010

19. 11. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation with Asphalt Rubber, Asphalt Rubber Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Regional Training Office, Austin, TX. May 24, 2010

20. Yildirim, Y.,Pavement Preservation and HIPR, Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT District Office, San Antonio, TX. March 12, 2009

21. Yildirim, Y., Engineering Education, Harmony Science Academy Winter 2010 Teacher Training Workshop, Engineering Education Research Center, Harmony School of Science, Austin, TX. February 2, 2010

22. Yildirim, Y., Recommendations for Turkish Highway Agency, National Asphalt Conference of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, November 19, 2009

23. Yildirim, Y., Open Graded Friction Courses, National Asphalt Conference of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, November 18, 2009

24. Yildirim, Y., New Technologies for Asphalt Roads, National Asphalt Conference of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, November 17 2009

25. Yildirim, Y., Ethics in Engineering and Science: Fethullah Gulen’s Model, Dreaming for a Better World: Contributions of the Gulen Movement, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada, October 24, 2009

26. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation and HIPR, Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, City of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX, October 20, 2009

27. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey, September 28, 2009

28. Yildirim, Y., Pavement Preservation and HIPR, Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TPPC, Round Rock, TX. September 1, 2009

29. Pavement Preservation Expert Task Group, Phoenix, AZ. December 15, 2009

30. “New Developments in Asphalt Technology,” National Asphalt Symposium, Ankara, Turkey. November 18-19, 2009

31. “Pavement Preservation,” National Asphalt Symposium, Ankara, Turkey. November 18-19, 2009

32. “Ethics in Engineering and Science,” Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. October 24 – 25, 2009

33. “New Technologies in Pavement Preservation,” Turkish Transportation Forum and Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey. September 27- October 1, 2009

34. “Hot In-Place Recyling and Pavement Preservation,” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Workshop, Round Rock Marriott, Round Rock, TX. September 1, 2009

35. “Pavement Preservation Training,” International Road Federation (IRF) Seminar, Orlando, FL. August 4-7, 2009

8. “Update on the Texas Pavement Preservation Center Progress” TPPC Board Meeting, April 13, 2009, TxDOT Maintenance Office, Riverside, Austin, TX

9. “Pavement Preservation” Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, March 30-31, 2009, TxDOT Training Office, Bryan, TX

10. “Pavement Preservation” Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, February 3-4, 2009, TxDOT Training Office, Lufkin, TX

11. “Engineering Education for High schools”, HSA Winter 2009 Teacher Training Winter Workshop, January 5, 2009, Harmony School of Science, Austin, TX

12. “Pavement Preservation” Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, November 5-6, 2008, TxDOT Training Office, San Angelo, TX

13. “Texas Pavement Preservation Center Progress Report” TPPC Board Meeting, October 10, 2008, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas, Austin, TX

14. “Pavement Preservation Online Conference Library”, FHWA Pavement Preservation Expert Task Group Teleconference, September 29, 2008

15. “Engineering Education Research Center”, Thompson Conference Center, The University of Texas at Austin, August 14, 2008

16. “Pavement Preservation” Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, April 15-16, 2008, TxDOT Training Office, Lubbock, TX

17. “Texas Pavement Preservation Center”, FHWA, Pavement Preservation Expert Task Group, April 7, 2008, Newport Beach, CA

18. “Seal Coats for Pavement Preservation”, ISFALT, November 21, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey

19. “Pavement Preservation Treatment Performance”, FHWA, Pavement Preservation Workshop, Orlando, FL, February 26, 2007.

20. “Seal Coats and Pavement Preservation” Texas Pavement Preservation Center Seal Coat Training Course, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, February 12, 2007.

21. “Pavement Preservation Treatment Performance”, FHWA, Pavement Preservation Workshop, Phoenix, AZ, February 5, 2007.

22. “Pavement Preservation Training” 10th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements, International Society for Asphalt Pavements. Quebec City, Canada, August 16, 2006.

23. “Pavement Preservation” 2005 Pavement Preservation Seminar, Austin, TX, October 4, 2005.

24. “TxDOT Research Experience on the Winter Maintenance Issues of NGOGFC Mixes” Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, March 6, 2005.

25. “Winter Maintenance Issues of NGOGFC Mixes” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, TRB Committee on Winter Maintenance, Washington, DC, January 9, 2005.

26. “Correlation of Field Performance to Hamburg Wheel-Tracking Test Results”, Research &Technology Implementation Meeting, Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX, November 5, 2004

27. “Toner Modified Binders”, Research &Technology Implementation Meeting, Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX, June 9, 2004

28. “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealants to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealants”, Pavement Preservation Seminar, Austin, TX, October 12, 2004.

29. “Effect of Aggregates on Rutting Performance”, International Center for Aggregate Research, 12th Annual ICAR Symposium, Denver, Colorado, April 2004.

30. “Crack Sealing and Filling: Recent Research and Training,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, TRB Committee A3C13 “Sealants and Filers for Joints and Cracks,” Washington, DC, January 14, 2004.

31. “Tack Coat Interface Shear Strength,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, TRB Committee A2D03 “Characteristics of Bituminous-Aggregate Combination to Meet Surface Requirements,” Washington, DC, January 13, 2004.

32. “Crack Sealing Techniques and Recent Research,” Pavement Preservation Seminar, Austin, October 6, 2003.

33. “Toner Modified Asphalt Demonstration Project,” Beneficial Use, Sustainability, and Pollution Prevention in Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation Research Board, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, June 30, 2003.

34. “Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device Results on Plant and Field Cores Produced Mixtures,” 4185 PMC Meeting, Research &Technology Implementation Office, Texas Department of Transportation, April 30, 2003.

35. “The Evaluation of Hot Pour and Cold Pour Crack Sealants,” Joint Binder and Mixture Meeting, Rocky Mountain Asphalt

User/Producer Group (Invited Speaker), San Antonio, April 17, 2003.

36. “HMA for CRCP Overlays: Results of Wheel Tracking Tests,” Center for Transportation Research, University of Texas at Austin, April 2, 2003.

37. “Tack Coat Performance Investigation,” MMLS3 Users Group Meeting, Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists Conference, Lexington, KY, March 9, 2003.

38. “Lab Studies for Evaluation of Thin Asphalt Overlays,” Project 4398 Project Management Committee Meeting, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, January 22, 2003.

39. “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealants to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealants,” Research Management Committee-1 Meeting, San Antonio, November 2002.

40. “Develop Guidelines for Designing and Constructing Thin Asphalt Concrete Pavement Overlays on Continuous Reinforcement Concrete Pavement” Project 4398 Project Management Committee Meeting, Center for Transportation Research, The University of Texas at Austin, May 17, 2002.

41. “Precision of the Moisture Susceptibility Test Method Tex 531-C,” Texas Department of Transportation Research Management Committee Meetings, Arlington, Texas, June 6, 2001.

42. “Mixing and Compaction Temperatures for Superpave Mixes,” The Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada, March 13-15, 2000. Presented on March 13, 2000.

43. “Comparative Analysis of Volumetric Properties for Superpave Gyratory Compactors,” Transportation Research Board, Seventy-Ninth Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 9-13, 2000. Presented on Jan. 11, 2000.

44. “Calculation of Mixing and Compaction Temperatures for Modified Asphalt Binders,” Petersen Asphalt Research Conference, Thirty-Sixth Annual Meeting, Laramie, Wyoming, July 12-14, 1999. Presented on July 12, 1999.

45. “Structural Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Hyde Park Parking Facility,” The University of Texas at Austin, May 1997.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AND SEMINARS ORGANIZED

1. Pavement Friction Restoration by the High Velocity Impact Method, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, CTR, Austin, TX, May 2, 2012.

2. Seal Coat Planning and Design, Texas Transportation Institute, Austin, TX, June 5, 2012.

3. Seal Coat Inspection and Applications, Texas Transportation Institute, Austin, TX, June 4, 2012.

4. Seal Coat Planning and Design, Texas Transportation Institute, Houston, TX, April 18, 2012.

5. Asphalt Rubber Pavement Preservation Strategies Workshop, Texas Department of Transportation, Houston, TX, January 17, 2012.

6. SMR (Single Machine Repaving) Open House, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, CTR, Austin, TX, December 7, 2011.

7. FiberMat Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, CTR, Austin, TX, February 15, 2011.

8. Rubber Pavement Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT San Antonio Training Office, San Antonio, TX, February 8-9, 2011.

9. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT San Antonio Training Office, San Antonio, TX, March 10-11, 2011.

10. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Paris Training Office, Paris, TX, March 7-8, 2011.

11. Micro Surfacing Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Austin Training Office, Austin, TX, September 14-15, 2010.

12. Micro Surfacing Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Laredo Training Office, Laredo, TX, July 14-15, 2010

13. Asphalt Rubber Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Regional Training Office, Austin, TX. May 24, 2010 - Organized and Taught

14. TVAR Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Regional Training Office, Austin, TX. April 30, 2010 - Organized and Taught

15. Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT District Office, San Antonio, TX. March 12, 2010 - Organized and Taught

16. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Austin Training Office, Austin, TX, February 5-6, 2010

17. Harmony Science Academy Winter 2010 Teacher Training Workshop, Engineering Education Research Center, Harmony School of Science, Austin, TX. February 2, 2010 - Organized and Taught

18. Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, City of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX, October 20, 2009 - Organized and Taught

19. Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TPPC, Round Rock, TX. September 1, 2009 - Organized and Taught

20. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Training Office, Lufkin, TX. February 3-4, 2009

21. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Training Office, Bryan, TX. March 30-31, 2009

22. TVAR Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Regional Training Office, Austin, TX. April 30, 2009

23. HSA Summer 2009 Teacher Training Workshop, Engineering Education Research Center, Harmony School of Science, Austin, TX. May 9, 2009

24. Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, Round Rock Marriott, Round Rock, TX. September 1, 2009

25. Hot In-Place Recycling Workshop, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, Hilton Garden Inn, Ft. Worth, TX. October 29, 2009

7. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Training Office, Lubbock, TX , April 15-16, 2008

8. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Training Office, Austin, TX , March 18-19, 2008

9. Seal Coat Training Course, Texas Pavement Preservation Center, TxDOT Training Office, Fort Worth, TX, February 27-28, 2008

10. Seal Coat Applications for Pavement Preservation Workshop, ISFALT, Istanbul, Turkey, November 20-21, 2007

11. 5th Pavement Preservation Seminar, 21st Annual AGC of Texas Trade & Equipment Show, Co-Sponsors; “Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association, Associated General Contractors of Texas, Center for Transportation Research, Center for Lifelong Engineering Education”, Austin, TX, October 9-10, 2007

12. Texas Pavement Preservation Center Seal Coat Training Course, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, February, 2007.

13. Performance Based Maintenance Contract Seminar and Peer Exchange, Co-Sponsors; “FHWA, AASHTO, TRB”, San Antonio, TX, March 19-21, 2007

14. 2006 Seal Coat Conference, TxAPA and TxDOT, Waco, TX, April, 2006.

15. 2005 Pavement Preservation Seminar, The University of Texas at Austin, Continuing and Extended Education, October, 2005.

16. “Training Video for RTFO and DSR Equipment”, Center for Transportation Research, the University of Texas at Austin, 2005.

17. 2004 Pavement Preservation Seminar, The University of Texas at Austin, Continuing and Extended Education, October, 2004.

18. Pavement Preservation Seminar, The University of Texas at Austin, Continuing and Extended Education, October, 2003.

19. Crack Sealing, Training Video, in conjunction with Faculty Innovation Center, Department of Engineering, The University of Texas-Austin, May 2003.

20. Preventative Maintenance Equipments, Training Video, in conjunction with Faculty Innovation Center, Department of Engineering, The University of Texas-Austin, April 2003.

21. Superpave Mixture Design and Analysis Short Courses, The South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Continuing Engineering Studies, August 1998-February 1999.

22. Superpave Binder Short Courses, The South Central Superpave Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Continuing Engineering Studies, August 1998 - February 1999.

PATENT

1. Yildirim, Y., “Coating Composition and Methods of Use” PCT/US2014/0002473, Jan 2016.

2. Yildirim, Y., “Soil Stabilizer Containing Carbonaceous Material and Methods for Using Same.” PCT/US2011/031796, Nov 25, 2014.

3. Yildirim, Y., “Soil Stabilizer Containing Carbonaceous Material and Methods for Using Same.” Patent Corporation Treaty PCT/US11/31796, April 08, 2011.

4. Yildirim, Y., “Carbon Black Modification for Soil Stabilizers”, the University of Texas at Austin, Tech ID 5685-YIL, Provisional Patent 61/367,601, July 26, 2010.

5. Yildirim, Y., “Method for Extracting Asphalt from Roofing Products”, the University of Texas at Austin, Tech ID 5618-YIL, Provisional Patent 61/258,003, November 4, 2009.

6. Yildirim, Y., “Stress Absorbing Layers for Seal Coats”, the University of Texas at Austin, Tech ID 5591, April 2009. (Provisional Patent, 6 August 2009)

PROJECTS

“Texas Pavement Preservation Center 2011-2013” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation, Associated General Contractors, Foundation for Pavement Preservation Date Awarded: August 2011 Total Value: $300,000 “Prime Coat Engineering Properties” Sponsoring Agency: Terra Pave International Date Awarded: March 2011 Total Value: $20,000 “Water Quality Performance of Permeable Friction Course on Curbed Sections” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation, FHWA Date Awarded: September 2010 Total Value: $502,000 “Peer State Review of TxDOT Maintenance Practices” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation, FHWA Date Awarded: July 2010 Total Value: $80,000 “Texas Pavement Preservation Center 2009-2011” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation, Associated General Contractors, Foundation for Pavement Preservation Date Awarded: August 2009 Total Value: $600,000 “Roadway Preservation Techniques for Protection from the Impacts of Flooding and Hurricanes” Sponsoring Agency: Stratus Consulting Date Awarded: October 2009 “Investigation of Storm Water Quality Improvements Utilizing Permeable Pavement and the Porous Friction Course (PFC)” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation Date Awarded: August 2006 Total Value: $ 579,517 “Engineering Education Research Center” Sponsoring Agency: Cosmos Foundation, Harmony Science Academy Date Awarded: August 2006 Total Value: $ 50,000 “Texas Pavement Preservation Center 2005-2009” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation, Associated General Contractors, Foundation for Pavement Preservation Date Awarded: August 2005 Total Value: $ 1,200,000

“Evaluation of the Overlay Tester for Adhesion Testing of Crack Sealants” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation Date Awarded: July 2005 Total Value: $ 243,630 “Cold Weather Performance of New Generation Open Graded Friction Courses” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation Date Awarded: July 2004 Total Value: $ 260,000 “Training Tools for RTFO and DSR Equipment for the Asphalt, Chemical and Traffic Materials Branch” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation Date Awarded: July 2004 Total Value: $ 45,000 “The Development of Software and Database Structures to Relate Superpave Mixture Letting and Performance Information” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation Date Awarded: July 2004 Total Value: $ 50,000 “Evaluation of Rotary Wheel Asphalt Tester” Sponsoring Agency: Pine Instrument Company Date Awarded: January 2004 Total Value: $ 30,000 “Guidelines for Selecting Asphalt Mixtures and Evaluation of Polymer-Modified Mixes” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: July 2003 Total Value: $ 270,000 “Determine Impact of HB2060 Permits on Texas Load Zone Roads- Phase I and II” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: March 2003 Total Value: $ 200,000 “Develop Guidelines for Designing and Constructing Thin Asphalt Concrete Pavement Overlays on Continuous Reinforcement Concrete Pavement” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: July 2001 Total Value: $ 196,350

“Toner Modified Asphalt”

Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: July 2001 Total Value: $ 99,023 “Effect of Crushed Aggregates on Pavement Performance”

Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: May 2001 Total Value: $ 70,000 “Long Term Research on Bituminous Coarse Aggregates” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: August 2000 Total Value: $ 990,000 “Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealant to Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealant” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: August 2000 Total Value: $ 175,000 “Correlation of Field Performance to Hamburg Wheel-Tracking Test Results“ Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: August 2000 Total Value: $ 112,580 “Technical Support for Flexible Pavements Branch of Texas Department of Transportation” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: May 2000 Total Value: $ 450,000 “Calculation of Mixing and Compaction Temperatures for Modified Asphalt Binders” Sponsoring Agency: Texas Department of Transportation and FHWA Date Awarded: January 2000 Total Value: $ 49,914

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2009 - Present International Road Federation (IRF): Award Review Committee 2009 - Present IRF: Asset Management Task Force 2008 - 2015 Member of FHWA Asphalt Emulsion Task Force 2008 - 2015 Member of ISWEEEP Organizing Committee 2007 - 2015 Editor-in-chief, Pavement Preservation Journal, Foundation for

Pavement Preservation 2006 - 2014 Member of FHWA Pavement Preservation Expert Task Group 2006 - 2013 Member of International Society for Asphalt Pavements 2005 - 2010 Member of TRB Winter Maintenance Committee 2003 - 2013 Member of TRB Pavement Maintenance A3C05 2003 - 2012 Member of TRB Committee A3C13 Section C- Maintenance, Sealants

and Fillers for Joints and Cracks 2005 - 2011 Member of ASCE Journal of Materials, Paper Review Committee 2005 - 2010 Member of European Union Research Program, Sixth Research

Framework, Expert Committee Member 2003 Member of Proposal Review Committee, the University of New

Hampshire, Recycled Materials Research Center 2003 Member of Proposal Review Committee, the University of Wisconsin

System Solid Waste Research Program

2002 Member of Proposal Review Committee, Texas Department of Education

2001 - 2010 Member of TRB Review Committee A2DO1 Characteristics of Bituminous Materials

1998 - 2009 Member of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists 1998 - 2015 Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, the University of Texas

at Austin 1999 Professional Development Award, the University of Texas at Austin 1993 - 1995 Academic Honors List at METU, Ankara, Turkey 1995 Scholarship from MNG Construction Company, Ankara, Turkey

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 2002- Present Member of Board of Directors, Dialogue Institute of South West 2006- 2009 Member of Board of Directors, The Seton Cove Spirituality Center 1998 – 2003 Member of Board of Directors, Cosmos Education Foundation 1998 – 2003 Member of Board of Directors, Harmony Science Academy 1999 Photo Exhibit, Union Art Gallery, The University of Texas at Austin 1998 Photo Exhibit, H. Jester Center, The University of Texas at Austin 1992 - 1996 Member and instructor of METU Mountain Climbing Club; climbed the

Aladaglar, Kackarlar, Ilgaz, Koroglu and Kaz Mountains 1990 - 1991 Competed in professional chess competitions