Pioneering Excellence in Pavement Engineering
Bringing Clarity to Complexity
Delivering Value in Every Solution
About: AH Engineering provides independent pavement design, assurance and advisory services across Australia. We support road authorities, contractors and asset owners, from focused technical reviews to major infrastructure programs. We deliver senior expertise in durability, sustainability and whole-of-life performance, with specialist capability in rail formation design.
Founder & Director: Dr Hossein Asadi, PhD, MEng, BEng (Civil), FIEAust, RPEQ, RPEng, is a nationally recognised pavement engineering leader with over two decades experience delivering major transport infrastructure across Australia and internationally. He has held senior roles across government, consulting and research, including leading statewide pavement teams and contributing to national technical advisory programs.
He specialises in rigid and flexible pavement design and assurance for road networks, airports, heavy-duty industrial facilities, freight terminals and rail formations. Widely trusted to resolve high-risk engineering challenges, he combines practical delivery experience with research-led insight in pavement systems and sustainable materials. Publications and research contributions are available via:
Selected Project Experience (Director Background): The following projects were contributed to by the Director while serving in senior technical leadership roles across government, consulting and research organisations. Collectively, these programs represent infrastructure investments exceeding AU$70+ billion nationally.
NSW: Warringah Freeway Upgrade, Western Harbour Tunnel, M12 Motorway & M7–M12 Integration, Pacific Highway Upgrade, Coffs Harbour Bypass, NorthConnex, WestConnex, Western Sydney Airport, Port Kembla Coal Terminal and Inland Rail (NSW)
QLD: Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, Logan Enhancement Project, Bruce Highway (Cooroy to Curra – Sections A & D), Inner-City Bypass Upgrade (Brisbane), Brisbane Airport, Cross River Rail, Port of Brisbane, Port of Townsville and Inland Rail (QLD)
VIC: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport Landside Asset Management, Moorabool Wind Farm
WA: Forrestfield–Airport Link
Services: AH Engineering provides independent advisory and assurance services across the full pavement and asset lifecycle:
Pavement design and technical assurance for roads, airports, heavy-duty hardstands, freight terminals and mining infrastructure
Rail formation and track system design, including ballasted and concrete formations
Materials compliance and mix governance for concrete, asphalt and stabilised materials
Independent due diligence and technical verification
Sustainability advisory and recycled materials integration
Specification development, interpretation and harmonisation
Construction phase technical support and risk management
Asset management strategy development and advisory services
Research-led consulting, industry-aligned research proposal and program development, advanced materials modelling and applied finite-element analysis
