Juliana Byzyka (Transportation Research Center) will be honored with the International Association for Advanced Materials (IAAM) Young Scientist Medal in recognition of her significant contributions to materials science, engineering, and technology. This prestigious award will be presented to her during the Advanced Materials World Congress in Sweden on May 26-28, 2025. As part of her recognition, Byzyka will also deliver a distinguished lecture titled "Maximizing Infrared Heating Efficiency of Asphalt Concrete in Pavement Maintenance Activities: The Influence of Asphalt Thermal Properties." In her lecture, she will present cutting-edge research in the field of asphalt materials and technology, focusing on how to optimize infrared heating efficiency for improved pavement maintenance. Her insights will highlight the critical role of thermal properties in enhancing the performance of asphalt.
