The Executive Committee of the International Road Federation (IRF Global) is proud to announce the election of Professor Kamil Kaloush, from the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University, as the new Chairman of IRF Global for a two-year term.

Professor Kamil Kaloush is the undergraduate civil engineering program chair and FORTA professor of pavement engineering in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, affiliate faculty in the School of Sustainability and founder / past director of the National Center of Excellence on Smart Innovations. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and has more than 35 years of experience in pavement research and management services. His areas of expertise include pavement materials design, thermal properties, advanced laboratory testing, field performance evaluation, and pavement management systems.

Professor Kaloush is a globally recognized leader in sustainable engineering, pavement materials, and infrastructure systems. With decades of experience in research, teaching, and professional practice, he has served in a pivotal role in advancing sustainable engineering principles and practices. Professor Kaloush earned his PhD in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University, where he has also been a faculty member dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers. His extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking research on pavement sustainability, road safety innovations, and integrating environmentally responsible materials in infrastructure development.

Accepting the Chairmanship of IRF Global, Professor Kaloush stated,” I envision the next two years as an opportunity to strengthen our collective impact. My goal is to help foster even stronger connections between the sectors—leveraging cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and strategic policymaking to address the challenges and opportunities of the evolving transportation landscape. Together, we will champion sustainable solutions, embrace emerging technologies, and ensure that roads and infrastructure around the world are safer, more resilient, and more inclusive.”

“Professor Kaloush’s leadership will further strengthen IRF Global’s role as a catalyst for industry advancements, uniting stakeholders to build safer, more sustainable, and resilient transportation systems worldwide,” said IRF Chairman Emeritus His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Al-Mogbel.”