Research focus is on the asphalt construction process. Specifically on the reduction of variability within the asphalt construction process. The asphalt supply chain from production to construction is part of my research.

Co-directed the following PhD thesis: Bijleveld, F. (2015). Professionalising the asphalt construction process: aligning information technologies, operators' knowledge and laboratory practices. (PhD), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands. (http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/93791).

Co-directed the following Master thesis: Arbeider, C. (2016). A consistent asphalt construction process - the alignment between paver and compactor (MSc.), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.

Directed the following Bachelor theses:
Arbeider, C. (2014) - Developing energy cost reduction measures at an asphalt plant
Galesloot, M. (2015) - Studying the influence of moisture in the asphalt production process
Castelijn, M. (2015) - Developing a risk model for asphalt paving
Bahceci, M. (2015) - The effect of compaction temperature and energy on asphalt quality
Olthof, R. (2015) - Explicating CO2 emissions in the asphalt production process
van Dijk, S. (2015) - Applying RFID temperature sensors in asphalt construction
van der Vegt, J. (2016) - A preparatory study into the use of fiber optic sensors in asphalt
Brinkerink, D. (2016) - Developing a methodology to measure strain and temperature in asphalt layers

Current PDEng interns (Professional Doctorate in Engineering program)
- Makarov, D. The development of a real-time process control system for asphalt construction
- Darshini, P. Developing guided asphalt compaction strategies
- Profijt, J. Developing innovative educational materials for asphalt construction training

Current Master student:
Perton, P. Developing high reliability asphalt crews

Current bachelor final year theses:
Rooseboom, E. Reducing energy consumption at an asphalt plant
Witting, F. Recycled asphalt production effeciency
Verdonk, V. Optimising the use of structural mesh in asphalt layers
Nguyen, T. The impact of moisture reduction measures on CO2 emissions at an asphalt plant
Bankras, T. Improving quality processes at an asphalt laboratory

Undergraduate teaching: bachelor program subject - The fundamentals of civil engineering; Co-ordinator of Civil Engineering's Module 1 program for first year students.
Graduate teaching: master program at the Technical University Delft (Asphalt Pavement Construction) and the University of Twente (Markets and Organisation Dynamics)

I have authored and co-authored the following mixture of conference papers and journal articles over the past 3 years:

1. Bijleveld, F. R., de Bondt, A. H., Miller, S. R., & Dorée, A. G. (2014). The influence of the asphalt temperature during the compaction process on the mechanical properties of asphalt. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, accepted for publication - Feb 2015.
2. Bijleveld, F. R., Miller, S. R., & Dorée, A. G. (2014). Het walsproces in de Nederlandse wegenbouwpraktijk: Variabiliteit en ‘common practices’. Paper presented at the CROW Infradagen 2014, Ermelo, Nederland.
3. Bijleveld, F. R., Miller, S. R., & Dorée, A. G. (2014). On-site process variability and common practices: a case in asphalt compaction. Paper presented at the CIB Conference 2014.
Bijleveld, F. R., Miller, S. R., & Dorée, A. G. (2014). An operational framework towards improved on-site process and quality control implemented in the asphalt paving industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE), Currently in review.
4. Miller, S. R., Mensonides, W., de Jong, E. J., & Dorée, A. G. (2014). Ontwikkelen doorlopende onderwijslijn MBO-HBO-WO. Paper presented at the CROW Infradagen 2014, Ermelo, Nederland.
5. Bijleveld, F. R., Miller, S. R., Bondt, A. H. de & Doree, A. G. (2015). Aligning laboratory and field compaction practices for asphalt - the influence of compaction temperature on mechanical properties. International journal of pavement engineering, (ISSN 1029-8436 & 1477-268X), 17(8), 727-740.
6. Vasenev, A., Hartmann, T., Miller, S. R. & Doree, A. G. (2016). Visualization environment for reviewing and experimenting with compaction equipment trajectories in context. Advanced engineering informatics, (ISSN 1474-0346 & 1873-5320), 30(2), 95-108. 10.1016/j.aei.2016.02.002
7. Miller, S. R. & Doree, A. G. (2015). A framework for monitoring asphalt mix temperature during construction using statistical process control charts. In P. Hendricks, S. Solomons, A. Taute & P. Myburgh (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th conference on asphalt pavements for Southern Africa, 16 - 19 August 2015, Sun City, South Africa. Sun City, South Africa: Capsa.
8. Miller, S. R., Doree, A. G., Vasenev, A. & Bijleveld, F. R. (2015). The asphalt construction site of the future - a Dutch perspective. In P. Hendricks, S. Solomons, A. Taute & P. Myburgh (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th conference on asphalt pavements for Southern Africa, 16 - 19 August 2015, Sun City, South Africa. Sun City, South Africa: Capsa.
9. Arbeider, C., Miller, S. R. & Spiegel, J. van der (2016). Gasverbruik bij asfaltproductie - inzicht op de effecten van verschillende productieparameters. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-11). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
10. Bijleveld, F. R., Miller, S. R. & Doree, A. G. (2016). Professionalisering asfaltuitvoeringsproces - synthetiseren informatietechnologie, ervaringskennis en laboratoriumprocedures. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-11). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
11. Dijk, S. van, Miller, S. R. & Oosterveld, M. (2016). RFID sensoren voor asfaltmetingen. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-9). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
12. Galesloot, M., Miller, S. R. & Spiegel, J. van der (2016). Invloed van vocht in het asfaltproductieproces - wat zijn de gevolgen en hoe kunnen deze gevolgen beperkt worden. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-6). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
13. Miller, S. R., Makarov, D. & Doree, A. G. (2016). Developing a real-time process control system for asphalt paving and compaction. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-11). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
14. Olthof, R., Miller, S. R. & Steenbergen, A. (2016). Het expliciet maken van CO2-emissies gedurende het asfaltproductieproces. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-15). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
15. Profijt, J. G., Miller, S. R. & Doree, A. G. (2016). Projectonderwijs in combinatie met online leren in een keuzedeel voor de wegenbouw. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-11). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.
16. Sluer, B. & Miller, S. R. (2016). Shuttle buggy vs. feeder - lessen uit een praktijkcase. In CROW Infradagen 2016, 22-23 juni 2016, Papendal, Arnhem (pp. 1-14). Ede, the Netherlands: CROW.

I co-ordinate all research activities within the Asphalt Paving Research and innovation (Aspari) unit of the University of Twente (see www.aspari.nl).