About RAF | Rubberized Asphalt Foundation

Progressive science.
Sustainable engineering.
Practical applications.

The Rubberized Asphalt Foundation (RAF) is a research foundation dedicated to the science and practical use of recycled tire rubber in asphalt. RAF serves as a comprehensive, expert resource to provide technical knowledge and awareness that will enhance the development and broad use of rubberized asphalt. The foundation is comprised of renowned international experts from academia, government and industry who are leading the scientific development of recycled rubber for asphalt applications.

Vision

RAF’s vision is to serve as a global leader of knowledge and a comprehensive resource in all matters relating to rubberized asphalt.

Mission

RAF’s mission is to research, enable and communicate the use of recycled tire rubber in asphalt mixtures and related materials.

Leadership

Board of Directors

George B. Way, P.E., Chairman Chief Pavement Design Engineer (Retired), Arizona Department of Transportation Read Bio

Mark Belshe, P.E. Director, Rubber Pavement Association Read Bio

Douglas Carlson Vice President of Asphalt Products, Liberty Tire Recycling Read Bio

K. C. Evans Geologist, Texas Department of Transportation Read Bio

Dr. Kamil Kaloush, P.E. Professor, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University Read Bio

Jeff Smith Asphalt Rubber Expert, International Surfacing Systems Read Bio

Dr. Jorge Sousa Chairman of Consulpav, Portugal Read Bio

Board of Advisors

RAF maintains an active advisory board comprised of leading experts, including industry professionals and noted academics from around the world.

Hussein Bahia University of Wisconsin, USA

Gaylon Baumgardner Paragon Technical Services, Inc., USA

Michael Blumenthal Rubber Manufacturers Association, USA

Rongji Cao Jiangsu Transportation Research Institute, China

John D’Angelo D’Angelo Consulting, LLC, USA

Jon Epps Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University, USA

Frank Holt Dynatest, USA

Bill Hurguy Materials Division, Arizona Department of Transportation, USA

Waala Mogawer Highway Sustainability Research Center, University of Massachusetts, USA

Louay Mohammd Louisiana Transportation Research Center , Louisiana State University, USA

Angelo Pinto Rio de Janeiro State, Highway Department, Brazil

Dale Rand Flexible Pavements Branch, Texas Department of Transportation, USA

Tom Rosenmayer Lehigh Technologies, USA

Geoffrey Rowe Abatech, Inc., USA

Shakir Shatnawi Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC, USA

Maghsoud Tahmoressi PaveTex Engineering & Testing, Inc., USA

Susan L. Tighe Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology, University of Waterloo, Canada