Research Mechanical

ADAM T. PAULI

Principal Scientist

Transportation Technology Business Unit

Western Research Institute

Education

B.S. ACS: Chemistry (Major), University of Wyoming (1994)

Graduate Studies: Physical Chemistry, University of Wyoming (1995-2000)

PhD: Material Science, Delft University of Technology, Civil Engineering &

Geosciences (2014)

Current Position and Contact Information

Principal Research Scientist and Program Manage/Principal Investigator, Asphalt

Research Consortium (FHWA Contract No. DTFH61-07-H-00009)

Western Research Institute

Transportation Technology Business Unit

3474 North 3rd Street

Laramie, WY 82072

TEL: 307-***-****

CELL: 307-***-**** (Primary)

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Curriculum Vitae

1994 B.S. Chemistry ACS accredited, University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, US

2002 Graduate Studies, Chemical Physics, University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming,

US

1994 Lead Technician, Western Research Institute, Laramie Wyoming, US

1996 Research Scientist, Western Research Institute, Laramie Wyoming, US

2000 Senior Research Scientist, Western Research Institute, Laramie Wyoming, US

2002 Lead Research Scientist, Western Research Institute, Laramie Wyoming, US

2013 Acting ARC Program Manage, Western Research Institute, Laramie Wyoming,

US.

2014 PhD, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Section of Structural

Mechanics, TU Delft, the Netherlands, March 2014.

Principal Research Scientist, Western Research Institute, Laramie Wyoming, US.

Experience

Research background includes utilizing nanotechnologies including atomic force microscopy to

investigate structural phenomena/composition lending to the prediction of fracture and self-

healing mechanics in asphalt paving materials. In this research atomic force microscopy is

utilized as a tool for measuring surface energies and morphology applicable to the prediction of

micro cracking and healing propensities observed in asphalt pavements. Research conducted in

the area of petroleum asphalt stability including the development of thermodynamic models

relating asphalt rheological properties to the colloidal structure of bitumen applicable to the

prediction of coke formation and fouling in refining processes, and finite element modeling to

study material mechanical and flow behavior. Research accomplishments include the

development of commercially available and patented material test instrumentation accepted as

ASTM test methods.

Currently serves as the Program Manager/Principal Investigator of a thirty-million dollar Asphalt

Research Consortium (ARC). Research conducted in the ARC program involves the

development of multi-scale, multi-physics models of asphalt pavement materials which entails

molecular-to-continuum approaches including ab initio, molecular dynamics, phase field theories

and finite element based continuum approaches.

ARC Program Manage/Principal Investigator (Present)

Contract management, private client projects (10+ years)

Team Management, ARC Asphalt Microstructure Models Team (Full duration of contract)

WRI technical Team Leader (10+ years)

Skills and Knowledge Base

Strong background in instrumental methods, instrument design, analytical methods (UV-VIS,

NIR/IR, LC, HPLC, GC, NMR/NMRI, DSC, TGA, ESEM, AFM, Polymer rheology, material

mechanics testing, all forms of physical property analysis.

Strong background in modelling, ab initio methods, molecular dynamics, finite element analysis.

Good knowledge of IP and patent process (provisional, application process, international).

Academic strengths in quantum chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, statistical

physics including equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical, classical and continuum

mechanics.

Awards

1994 Glen B. Thein Award for Laboratory Excellence

2002 American Chemical Society’s Northwest Regional Industrial Innovation Award

Affiliations

American Chemical Society (ACS), Wyoming Chapter

Chairman,

Chairman Elect

Secretary

Member-at-large

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants

Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials

SubCommittee D04.47 on Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests,

Technical Contact: D6703-07 Standard Test Method for Automated Heithaus

Titrimetry.

Technical Contact: D4124-09 Separation of Asphalt into Four Fractions.

American Society of Civil Engineers, Associate Member

Patents

Patent #US7736900: Automated Flocculation Titration Method for Accurate Determination

ofHeithaus Parameters

Patent #US 8236564: Automated Titration Method for Use on Blended Asphalts

Research Programs/Proposals

NCHRP Project 09-43: Mix Design Practices for Warm Mix Asphalt, Research Scientist

Funds: $522,501

Research Agency: Advanced Asphalt Technologies, LLC

Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramon Bonaquist

Effective Date: 3/22/2007

Completion Date: 1/31/2011

NCHRP Project 9-37: Using Surface Energy Measurements to Select Materials for Asphalt,

Research Scientist

Funds: $450,000

Research Agency: Texas Transportation Institute -- Texas A&M University

Principal Investigator: Dr. Dallas N. Little

Effective Date: 6/16/2003

Completion Date: 12/31/2006

DTFH61-09-R-00017: Exploratory Advanced Research Program: Mechanical and Structural

Nanoscale Modeling. Mechanical and Structural Nanoscale Modeling, Research Scientist

Research Agency: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, CalTech

Principal Investigator: Dr. Linbing Wang

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. William Goddard III

Project Period: 36 Months (9/1/09 – 8/31/12)

DOT-FHWA-DTFH61-07-H-00009: Asphalt Research Consortium, $30M, Program Manage

DOT-FHWA-DTFH61-07-D-00005: Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified

Asphalts, III, $5M, Lead Research Scientist

Publication

Dr. Pauli has authored and coauthored several journal publications, book chapters and

presentations relating to the development of measurement methods and interpretation of colloidal

and micro structural nature of asphalt and heavy residua as it relates to the physical and chemical

performance properties under refining conditions and in roadway infrastructure.

Pauli, A. T., 1996, Asphalt Compatibility Testing Using the Automated Heithaus Titration Test.

Am. Chem. Soc. Div. of Fuel Chemistry Preprints, 41 (4): 1276-1281.

Miknis, F. P., and A. T. Pauli, 1997, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies of

Asphaltene Precipitation in Aged and Unaged Asphalts. Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.

Preprints, 42 (2): 374-380.

Miknis, F. P., A. T. Pauli, L. C. Michon, and D. A. Netzel, 1998, NMR Imaging Studies of

Asphaltene Precipitation in Asphalts. Fuel, 77: 399-405.

Pauli, A. T., and J. F. Branthaver, 1998, Relationship Between Asphaltenes, Heithaus

Compatibility Parameters and Asphalt Viscosity. Petroleum Science and Technology, 16 (9 &

10): 1125-1147.

Robertson, R. E., J. F. Branthaver, P. M. Harnsberger, J. C. Petersen, S. M. Dorrence, J. F.

McKay, T. F. Turner, A. T. Pauli, S.-C. Huang, J.-D. Huh, J. E. Tauer, K. P. Thomas, D. A.

Netzel, F. P. Miknis, T. Williams, J. J. Duvall, F. A. Barbour, C. Wright, S. L. Salmans and A. F.

Hansert. Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts,@ Vol 1. Interpretive Final

Report and Vol 2. Final Report - New Methods, 1998 (in press).

Schabron, J. F., A. T. Pauli, 1999, Coking Indexes using The Heithaus Titration and Asphaltene

Solubility, Amer. Chem. Soc., Div Petrol. Chem. Preprints, 44, 187-189.

Pauli, A. T., and J. F. Branthaver, 1999, Rheological and Compositional Definitions of

Compatibility as They Relate to the Colloidal Model of Asphalt and Residua, Amer. Chem. Soc.,

Div Petrol. Chem. Preprints, 44, 190-193.

Pauli, A. T., J. F. Branthaver, R. E. Robertson, W. Grimes, and C. M. Eggleston, 2001, Atomic

Force Microscopy Investigation of SHRP Asphalts. American Chemical Society Division of Fuel

Chemistry Preprints, 46(2): 104-110.

Schabron, J. F., A. T. Pauli, and J. F. Rovani Jr., 2001, Molecular Weight Polarity Map for

Residua Pyrolysis. Fuel, 80, 529-537.

Schabron, J. F., A. T. Pauli, J. F. Rovani Jr., F. P. Miknis, 2001, Predicting Coke Formation

Tendencies. Fuel, 80, 1435-1446.

Schabron, J. F., A. T. Pauli, J. F. Rovani Jr., 2001, Non-Pyrolytic Heat Induced Deposition from

Heavy Oils. Fuel, 80, 919-928.

Pauli, A. T., J. F. Branthaver, and R. E. Robertson, 2002, Modification of the Automated

Flocculation Titrimetry (AFT) Procedure Applied to SHRP Asphalts. American Chemical

Society Division of Fuel Chemistry Preprints, 47(1), 22-25.

Pauli, A. T., and W. Grimes, 2003, Surface Morphological Stability Modeling of SHRP

Asphalts. American Chemical Society Division of Fuel Chemistry Preprints, 48(1): 19-23.

Pauli, A. T., W. Grimes, S. C. Huang, and R. E. Robertson 2003, Surface Energy Studies of

SHRP Asphalts by AFM. American Chemical Society Division of Fuel Chemistry Preprints,

48(1): 14-18.

Pauli, A. T., W. Grimes, S. C. Huang, and R. E. Robertson, 2003, Surface Energy Studies of

Paving Asphalts by AFM. Proceedings from the 26th Annual Meetings of the Adhesion Society,

Myrtle Beach, SC, February 23-26, 2003.

Pauli, A. T., 2004, A Study of the Rates of Flocculation of Asphaltenes in Asphalt-Solvent

Solutions Measured by Automated Flocculation Titrimetry. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Pet. Chemistry

Preprints, 49 (2): 135-137.

Miknis, F. P., A. T. Pauli, A. Beemer, and B. Wilde, 2004, Use of NMR Imaging to Measure

Interfacial Properties of Asphalts. Fuel, 84(9): 1041-1051.

Pauli, A. T., A. Beemer, J. Miller, and F. P. Miknis, 2005, Assessment of Physical Property

Prediction Based On Asphalt Average Molecular Structures. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Petrol.

Chemistry Preprints, 50 (2): 255-259.

Miknis, F. P., A. T. Pauli, A. Beemer, and B. Wilde, 2005, Direct Measurement of Asphalt

Surface Tension Using NMR Imaging. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Petrol. Chemistry Preprints, 50 (2):

246-50.

Robertson, R. E., K. P. Thomas, P. M. Harnsberger, F. P. Miknis, T. F. Turner, J. F. Branthaver,

S-C. Huang, A. T. Pauli, D. A. Netzel, T. M. Bomstad, M. J. Farrar, J. F. McKay, and M.

McCann, 2005, “Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts II, Final Report,

Volume I: Interpretive Report,” Federal Highway Administration, Contract No. DTFH61-99C-

00022, Chapters 1-4 submitted for publication November 2005.

Robertson, R. E., K. P. Thomas, P. M. Harnsberger, F. P. Miknis, T. F. Turner, J. F. Branthaver,

S-C., Huang, A. T. Pauli, D. A. Netzel, T. M. Bomstad, M. J. Farrar, J. F. Rovani, Jr., J. F.

McKay, M. McCann, D. Sanchez, W. G. Wiser, and J. Miller, 2005, “Fundamental Properties of

Asphalts and Modified Asphalts II, Final Report, Volume II: New/Improved Test Methods,”

Federal Highway Administration, Contract No. DTFH61-99C-00022, submitted for publication,

November 2005.

Huang, S. C., T. F. Turner, A. T. Pauli, F. P. Miknis, J. F. Branthaver, and R. E. Robertson,

2005, Evaluation of Different Techniques for Adhesive Properties of Asphalt-Filler Systems at

Interfacial Region. Journal of ASTM International, 2 (5): 1-15.

Robertson, R. E., K. P. Thomas, P. M. Harnsberger, F. P. Miknis, T. F. Turner, J. F. Branthaver,

S-C. Huang, A. T. Pauli, D. A. Netzel, T. M. Bomstad, M. J. Farrar, D. Sanchez, J. F. McKay,

and M. McCann. “Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts II, Final Report,

Volume I: Interpretive Report,” Federal Highway Administration, Contract No. DTFH61-99C-

00022, Chapters 5-7 submitted for publication, March 2006.

Schabron, J.F., J.F. Rovani Jr., A.T. Pauli, and A. Beamer, 2006, Initial Studies Using Ultrasonic

Spectroscopy for Monitoring Changes in Residua with Pyrolysis. Fuel, 85(14-15), 2093-2105.

Huang, S.-C. and A. T. Pauli, 2008, Particle Size Effect of Crumb Rubber on Rheology and

Morphology of Asphalt Binders with Long-term Aging. Road Materials and Pavement Design.

9(1), 73-95.

Bullard, J. W., A. T. Pauli, E. J. Garboczi and N. S. Martys, 2009, A Comparison of Viscosity-

Concentration Relationships for Emulsions. J. Colloid Interface Sci., 330(1), 186-193.

Kringos, N., A. Schmets, T. Pauli and A. Scarpas, 2009, A Finite Element Based Chemo

Mechanics Model to Simulate Healing of Bituminous Materials, Chemo-Mechanics of

Bituminous Materials, ISBN/EAN 978-94-90284-04-9, p.69-75.

Kringos, N., A. Schmets, T. Pauli and A. Scarpas, 2009, A Thermodynamic Approach to Healing

in Bitumen. In: Proceeding 7th International RILEM Conference on Advanced Testing and

Characterization of Bituminous Materials. Rhodes, Greece, June 2009.

Kringos, N., A. Scarpas, T. Pauli and R. Robertson, 2009, A Thermodynamic Approach to

Healing in Bitumen. In: A. Loizos, M.N. Partl, T. Scarpas and I.L. Al-Qadi, eds. 7th int. RILEM

Symposium on Advanced Testing and Characterization of Bituminous Materials. May 2009,

Rhodes, Greece. The Netherlands: CRC Press/Balkema, 123-132. ISBN: 978-0-415-55854-9.

Kringos, N., Schmets, A.J.M., Pauli, T. and Scarpas, T., 2009, A Finite Element Based Chemo-

mechanical Model to Simulate Healing of Bituminous Materials. In: N. Kringos (ed.), Chemo-

mechanics of bituminous materials, June 2009, Delft, The Netherlands, 69-75. ISBN 978-94-

90284-04-6.

Schmets A., N. Kringos, T. Pauli, P. Redelius, and T. Scarpas, 2010, On the Existence of Wax-

induced Phase Separation in Bitumen. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 11(6),

555-563.

Pauli, A. T., R. W. Grimes, A. G. Beemer, T. F. Turner and J. F. Branthaver, 2011, Morphology

of Asphalts, Asphalt Fractions and Model Wax-doped Asphalts Studied by Atomic Force

Microscopy. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 12(4), 291-309.

Pauli, A. T., M. J. Farrar, and P. M. Harnsberger, 2012, Material Property Testing of Asphalt

Binders Related to Thermal Cracking in a Comparative Site Pavement Performance Study. In

Scarpas, A., N. Kringos, and I. Al-Qadi (Eds.), 2012, 7th RILEM International Conference on

Cracking in Pavements Mechanisms, Modeling, Testing, Detection and Prevention Case

Histories. Springer, The Netherlands, pp. 233-243.

Pauli, T., W. Grimes, M. Wang, P. Lu, and S-C. Huang, 2013, Development of an Adherence

Energy Test via Force-Displacement Atomic Force Microscopy (FD-AFM). 273-284. IN:

Kringos, N., B. Birgisson, D. Frost, and L. Wang (Eds.), Multi-Scale Modeling and

Characterization of Infrastructure Materials. Proceedings, 2013 International RILEM

Symposium, Stockholm, June 2013.

Pauli, A. T. and S.-C. Huang, 2013, Relationship between Asphalt Compatibility, Flow

Properties, and Oxidative Aging. Int. J. Pavement Res. Technol. 6(1):1-7.

Pauli, T., W. Grimes, A. Cookman, and S-C. Huang, 2014, Adherence Energy of Asphalt Thin-

Films Measured by Force-Displacement Atomic Force Microscopy (FD-AFM). J. Mater. Civ.

Eng.,. Submitted May 6, 2013; accepted December 6, 2013; posted ahead of print December 9,

2013. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001003.

Pauli, T., W. Grimes. J. Beiswenger and A. J. M. Schmets, 2014, Surface Structuring of Wax in

Complex Media. J. Mater. Civ. Eng., 10, Submitted August 27, 2013; accepted January 14,

2014; posted ahead of print January 16, 2014. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001032.

Hou, Y., L. Wang, P. Yue, T. Pauli, and W. Sun, 2014. Cracking Failure (Mode I) in Asphalt

Binder by Using a Non-Conserved Phase Field Model. J. Mater. Civ. Eng., Submitted October

16, 2012; accepted June 11, 2013; posted ahead of print June 13, 2013.

doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000874.

Hou, Y., L. Wang, T. Pauli and W. Sun, 2014, An Investigation of Asphalt Self-healing

Mechanism Using Phase-field Model. J. Mater. Civ. Eng., Submitted October 7, 2013; accepted

January 30, 2014; posted ahead of print January 31, 2014. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-

5533.0001047.

Qin, Q., M. J. Farrar, A. T. Pauli, J. J. Adams, 2014, Morphology, Thermal Analysis and

Rheology of Sasobit Modified Warm Mix Asphalt Binders. Fuel, 115, 416–425.

Pauli, A. T., 2014, Chemomechanics of Damage Accumulation and Damage Recovery Self-

Healing in Bituminous Asphalt Binders. Dissertation, Printed by Sieca Repro, Delft, The

Netherlands. ISBN ***-**-****-269-3.

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