Faculty Profile for Dr. Anthony S Torres

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Dr. Anthony Torres is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Dr. Torres received a PhD and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico, and a BS in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University. Prior to joining Texas State University, Dr. Torres doctoral dissertation from the University of New Mexico focused on material science – particularly, crystal growth kinetics, nucleation, and phase changes; all things that occur on the nano- and micro-scale. Since arriving at Texas State he has focused this expertise in cement and concrete laboratory testing and development. His research expertise and academic training has allowed him to address concrete materials research from a new perspective, often developing new techniques/procedures or new approaches to address an issue. Dr. Torres has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal publications, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Dr. Torres has received over $1.2 M in externally funded research projects, including a recent MnDOT project focusing on developing an alternative hardened air void analysis for concrete pavement. He is also the current PI for TxDOT project 0-7017 “The use of Rapid setting hydraulic cement (RSHC) for Structural applications”. He’s also the PI for a Holcim Project focusing on carbonation and ASR testing a co-PI on a NASA project focusing on geopolymer concretes for their upcoming Artemis mission, which is their next mission to the moon

Research Interests

Ultra Higher Strength and Performance Concrete, Concrete with Recycled and Sustainable Materials,
Pervious Concrete Design and Characterization