Daniel P. Hochstein

Overview

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 University
• BS, Manhattan University

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 & Scholarly Activities

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

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

• Kllobocishta T., and Hochstein D., "The Use of Recycled Aspahlt Shingles to Recycle Asphalt Pavements", The 4th International Online Conference on Materials, Virtual, November 2025
• Kllobocishta K., and Hochstein D., "Thermal and Mechanical Performance of Cement Mortar Containing Microencapsulated Phase Change Material", The 5th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences, Virtual, December 2024
• 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., Casale 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 & Memberships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manhattan University 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)
• State of Illinois, Structural Engineering Intern, SEI (082.000249)

 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: Performance 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