Third Middle East
Society of Asphalt
Technologists
(MESAT)
Conference 2015
International Conference on
Performance-Based Specifications
and Design for Sustainable Asphalt
Pavements in the Middle East
American University in
Dubai, UAE
April 6–8, 2015
www.engr.aud.edu/conferences/MESAT2015
Call for Abstracts
The 3rd MESAT Conference 2015 is bringing together international state-of-the-art research and facilitating the dialogue on emerging
topics in the field of asphalt technologies. Under the theme ‘Performance-Based Specifications and Design for Sustainable Asphalt
Pavements In The Middle East', the conference offers an interdisciplinary forum in the fields of performance, modelling, sustainability,
analysis and design. With a projected attendance by more than 100 participants in the areas of asphalt technology and pavement
engineering representing tens of countries and affiliations with industry, government, and academia, MESAT 2015 offers a unique
opportunity to share valuable technical expertise and the exchange of asphalt paving experience in the Middle East and throughout
the world.
Following in the footsteps of the 1st MESAT Conference 2010 in Lebanon and the 2nd MESAT Conference 2013 in Sharjah, the 3rd
MESAT Conference 2015 promises to provide a top-quality forum as well as a conference exhibit, running in parallel with the technical
sessions, enabling companies to showcase their qualifications and project portfolios. The conference spans three days with technical
presentations, workshops, and social events. We sincerely welcome you to take full advantage of the events with your active
participation in the program and by sharing your expertise and passion for asphalt technologies. The 3rd MESAT Conference promises
to be a leading event in 2015!
Conference Website Conference Chairs
http://engr.aud.edu/conferences/MESAT2015 Dr. Nariman Khalil, University of Balamand
Dr. Hilal El-Hassan, American University in Dubai
Registration Fee
Early-Bird Registration ……………………………………...US$ 400 Organizing Committee
Regular Registration ……………………………….………...US$ 460 Dr. Nader Tabatabee, Sharif University of Technology
On-site Registration ……………………………………...…..US$ 520 Dr. Nariman Khalil, University of Balamand
Student Early-Bird Registration ………………………...US$ 100 Dr. Hilal El-Hassan, American University in Dubai
Student Regular Registration……………………………..US$ 115 Nesrene Salem, American University in Dubai
Student On-site Registration ………………………...…..US$ 130 Pameline Martin, American University in Dubai
Abstract Submission Conference Topics
Authors may submit abstracts online at the conference website: Bitumen binder production, grading & modification
http://engr.aud.edu/conferences/MESAT2015/abstracts.asp Sustainability challenges for the asphalt industry in the Middle East
Accepted submissions will be presented orally. Asphalt mixture design
Pavement analysis and design methods
Important Publication Dates Sustainable construction, maintenance & rehabilitation of asphalt pavements
Abstract submission…………………………… 15 November 2014 Mixture and pavement modeling
Notification of abstract acceptance……. 22 November 2014 Pavement performance prediction models
Full paper submission……………………………..15 January 2015 Asphalt overlay on concrete pavements
Participating Organizations
Post-Conference Program
Workshop on Modified Asphalt Binders and Mixtures Designs for
Highways and Airports………………….…………………………..….US$ 250
To register for the workshop, please visit: http://engr.aud.edu/
conferences/MESAT2015/Registration.asp Supporting Partner
For more information contact Pamelin Martin at
pmartin @aud.edu