Dr. Carlos M. Chang, Ph.D., P.E.

Associate Professor and Advisory Board Liaison

Florida International University

College of Engineering and Computing

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

 Miami, Florida, USA 

   Dr. Chang is recognized as a global expert on infrastructure specializing in pavements and bridges.  His expertise is focused on innovative concepts, methodologies, and practical tools for civil engineering and management applications. Driven by his passion for education, Dr. Chang has developed an extensive teaching portfolio with more than 20 courses during his career.  He is committed to integrating cutting-edge knowledge with engineering best practices to sustain infrastructure systems. With over 30 projects in a leadership role, his extensive contributions are documented in over 250 publications. 

  Dr. Chang serves as the President of the International Society of Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Transportation Infrastructure (iSMARTi), Chair of the International Road Federation (IRF) Asset Management Task Force, and Secretary of the Florida Engineers in Education committee. He is also the former Chair of the ASCE Infrastructure Systems Committee. He is a licensed professional engineer in Florida and Texas. Dr. Chang is a recipient of prestigious awards including the International Road Federation Fellowship, NCEES Award for Connecting Professional Practice and Education, Excellence Award from the Texas Society of Professional Engineering (TSPE), and the 2024 Engineering Faculty Member of the Year Award by the Florida Engineering Society (FES). 

  As a trusted voice in his field of expertise, Dr. Chang is a recognized leader in transportation asset management and is frequently invited as a keynote speaker and subject matter expert.