Prof. Dr. Erol İskender is a Professor in the Transportation Division of the Department of Civil Engineering at the Of Faculty of Technology, Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation, from Karadeniz Technical University. With extensive academic and practical experience, his research focuses on the performance evaluation and improvement of asphalt mixtures through the incorporation of innovative materials. His primary research interests include the mechanical characterization of asphalt pavements, cracking resistance, aging, moisture susceptibility, and rutting resistance. He has led and participated in numerous research projects investigating the incorporation of nanomaterials, waste materials, cellulosic, synthetic, and natural fibers, as well as various filler materials, into asphalt mixtures to enhance sustainability and pavement durability. Throughout his academic career, he has supervised numerous Ph.D. and Master’s theses and authored and co-authored numerous articles published in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition to his academic research, he has provided expert consultancy services to private companies, local governments, and public institutions. He has also undertaken various administrative responsibilities and contributed to institutional quality assurance processes.