Daniel Hochstein | Manhattan University

Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Dr. Daniel Hochstein is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer (PE). He began his career at Manhattan University as an adjunct faculty member in 2010. He also received his B.S. from Manhattan in 2007 and his M.S. in 2008. Currently he holds the position of associate professor, and in the past, he has served as assistant professor, visiting assistant professor and visiting instructor at the University. He also held the position of adjunct associate research scientist at Columbia University in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from 2014-2015.

His doctoral studies focused on predicting the thermal properties of cementitious materials. Hochstein teaches civil engineering courses in the areas of engineering mechanics and materials, probability and statistics, and structural design.

Education

PHD, Columbia University
MS, Manhattan College
BS, Manhattan College

Courses Taught

CEEN 304 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
CEEN 308 Reliability Analysis in Civil and Environmental Engineering
CIVL 305 Computer Solutions of Civil Engineering Problems
CIVL 306 Civil Engineering Materials
CIVL 309 Steel Design
CIVL 311 Soil Mechanics Laboratory
CIVL 409 Reinforced Concrete
ENGS 206 Statics
ENGS 230 Introduction to Solid Mechanics

Research
Research Interests
- Accelerated Weathering of Asphalt
- Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Lightweight Concrete
- Use of Recycled Materials in Concrete
- Heat and Moisture Transfer in Cementitious Materials

Publications and Scholarly Activities
Journal Articles
- Gaitero, J.J., Prabhu, A., Hochstein, D. et al., "Reviewing experimental studies on sensible thermal energy storage in cementitious composites: report of the RILEM TC 299-TES" Materials and Structures, 57(100), 2024
- Zadshir, M., Hosseinnezhad, S., Ortega, R., Chen, F., Hochstein, D. et al., "Application of a Biomodifier as Fog Sealants to Delay Ultraviolet Aging of Bituminous Materials" Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 30(12), 2018
- He, X., Hochstein, D., Ge, Q. et al., "Accelerated Aging of Asphalt by UV Photo-Oxidation Considering Moisture and Condensation Effects" Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 30(1), 2018
- Jang, S.H., Hochstein, D., Kawashima, S., and Yin, H.M., "Experiments and Micromechanical Modeling of Electrical Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube/Cement Composites with Moisture" Cement and Concrete Composites, 77, 2017
- Hochstein, D. and Meyer, C., "Measurement and Prediction of Thermal Conductivity of Cement Paste" ACI Materials Journal, 113(3), 2016
Book Chapters
- Hochstein D., Yang L., and Yin H.M., “Environmental Test Methodology of Polymers” In “Elastomeric Polymers with High Rate Sensitivity: Applications in Blast, Shockwave, and Penetration Mechanics”, edited by Barsoum, R., William Andrew Publishing, Oxford, 2015, ISBN 9780323354004
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
- Hochstein D., "Early-Age Properties of Cement Paste Prepared Using Seawater" Engineering Proceedings, 53(1), 2023
- Ceconi M., Wang Q., Hochstein D., "Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls Using Mathematical Programming and Optimization" Engineering Proceedings, 53(1), 2023
- Hochstein, D., "Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete Beams – The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts", Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2020
- Hochstein, D., Nossoni, G., El-Hakim, M., "Adopting an ACI/ASCE Competition as a Learning Tool in Civil Engineering Materials Class", Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2017
Conference Presentations
- Hochstein D., "Early-Age Properties of Cement Paste Prepared Using Seawater", The 1st International Online Conference on Buildings, Virtual, October 2023
- Ceconi M., Wang Q., Hochstein D., "Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls Using Mathematical Programming and Optimization", The 1st International Online Conference on Buildings, Virtual, October 2023
- Hochstein, D., Hangun-Balkir, Y., El-Hakim, M., Dano, C., Casalse, A., Cooke, K., "Use of Environmentally Benign Oils to Soften Aged Aspahlt", 5th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference, De La Salle Araneta University (Virtual), January 2023
- Hochstein, D., "Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete Beams – The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts",ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Virtual. June 2020
- Zadshir, M., Hosseinnezhad, S., Ortega, R., Chen,F., Hochstein, D., Xie, J., Yin, H., Parast, M., Fini, E., "Application of a Biomodifier as a Fog Sealant to Delay Asphalt Ultraviolet Aging" 97th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC. January 2018
- Hochstein, D., Nossoni, G., El-Hakim, M., "Adopting an ACI/ASCE Competition as a Learning Tool in Civil Engineering Materials Class", ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. June 2017
- He, X., Hochstein, D., Chen, F., Ge, Q., Yin, H.M., Ali, A.W., "Accelerated Aging Kinematics of Asphalt by UV Photooxidation Considering Moisture and Condensation Effects" 96th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC. January 2017
- Jang, S.H., Hochstein, D., Kawashima, S., and Yin, H.M., “Influence of Carbon Nanotube Clustering and Moisture on Electrical Properties of Cementitious-Based Composite: Experiments and Micromechanics”, ACI Convention, Milwaukee, WI. April 2016
Student Poster Presentations
- Dominguez, O., “Use of Recycled Waste Oils to Rejuvenate Asphalt Pavements", Sigma Xi Virtual Student Scholars Symposium, May 2020
Technical Papers and Reports
- Meyer, C. and Hochstein, D., “Lightweight Concrete Wall Panels for Building Envelope”, NYSERDA Report No. 11-14, July 2011.
- Hochstein, D. and Meyer, C., “State of the Art Report on Lightweight Concrete”, Columbia University, New York, 2009.

Professional Experience and Memberships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manhattan College Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Riverdale, NY
- Associate Professor Fall 2021 - Present
- Assistant Professor Fall 2015 - Spring 2021
- Visiting Assistant Professor Fall 2013 - Spring 2015
- Visiting Instructor Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
- Adjunct Instructor Fall 2010 - Spring 2012
- Graduate Assistant Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
- Research Assistant Summer 2006 & Summer 2007
Columbia University Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, New York, NY
- Adjunct Associate Research Scientist Fall 2014 - Summer 2015
- Teaching Assistant Summer 2009
- Graduate Research Assistant Fall 2008 - Spring 2010
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- State of Delaware, Professional Engineer, PE (25353)
- State of New York, Engineering Intern, EIT (096017)
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Associate Member
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) - Professional Member
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) - Educator Member
- ASTM International - Voting Member
  - Committee C 09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
  - Committee D 04 on Road and Paving Materials
  - Committee G 03 on Weathering and Durability
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB) - Volunteer Member
- RILEM (International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures) - Senior Member
  - Technical Committe PPB: Physiochemical Effects of Polymers in Bitumen
  - Technical Committee TES: Thermal Energy Storage in Cementitious Composites
  - Technical Committee PHC: Perfomance Testing of Hydraulic Cements
- Sigma Xi - Full Member
- Transportation Research Board (TRB)
  - AFK20 Standing Committee on Asphalt Binders - Friend of the Committee
  - AFN30 Standing Committee on Durability of Concrete - Friend of the Committee

Honors, Awards, and Grants
Honors and Awards
- Columbia University, Visiting Scientist (Spring 2024 while on Sabbatical Leave)
- New York University Scholar-in-Residence Program, Visiting Academic (Summer 2022)
- Professional Development Grant from The Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern North American (2020)
- ASEE Unleashed Sholarship (2020)
- Full Member of Sigma Xi (2020)
- ASCE ExCEEd Faculty Fellowship (2018)
- NCAT Professor Training Course Travel Stipend (2017)
- AISC Educator Worshop Travel Grant (2016)
Research Grants
- "A Systematic Approach for Magnifying Sustainability in Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum" ASEE - Engineering for One Planet Mini-Grant Program, $8,000, with Q. Wang (PI), M. Choudhury, M. El-Hakim, M. Fathi, E. Ieronymaki, Y. Kim, and S. Quayyum,, April 2023 – Jan. 2024
- Use of Seawater in the Production of Concrete” Manhattan College Summer Grant, $3,000, June 2023 – Aug. 2023
- "Recycling of Asphalt Pavements Using Environmentally Benign Recycling Agents" US Environmental Protection Agency, $25,000, with Y. Hangun-Balkir and M. El-Hakim, July 2022 – June 2023
- "Effect of Climate Change on Concrete Foundations in Sands and Clays" GTWF Seed Grant, $6,000, with E. Ieronymaki, Feb. 2020 – June 2020
- “Evaluation of the Long-Term Durability of Rejuventaed Asphalt” Manhattan College Summer Grant, $3,000, June 2019 – Aug. 2019
- “Accelerated Aging of Asphalt by UV-Oxidation” University Research Transportation Center (UTRC), $23,663, Sept. 2016 – Mar. 2018
- “Degradation of Asphalt Due to UV Exposure” Manhattan College Summer Grant, $3,000, June 2016 – Aug. 2016
- "Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Panel" Columbia University SEAS Transitional Fellows Program, Spring 2015

Other
Return to Campus Remote Proctoring Working Group (Summer 2020)

Middle States Self-Study: Work Group V (Summer 2020 - Fall 2021)

Manhattan College Senate (Term: Fall 2017 - Spring 2019)

Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders

Faculty Advisor for Tau Beta Pi

Journal Peer Reviewer
- Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
- Construction and Building Materials
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
- ACI Materials Journal
- Building and Environment
- Computers and Concrete
Volunteer Firefighter - Mount Kisco Fire Department (March 2008 - Present)
- Captain (April 2022 - April 2023)
- National Certifications (Pro Board)
  - Fire Officer I
  - Fire Instructor II
  - Fire and Life Safety Educator I