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Full Name	E-mail	Phone	Title	Office	Primary Role(s) and Responsibilities	Backup Person
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Abdi, Hiwot K	hiwot. abdi @dot. gov	202- 493-3022	Executive Assistant	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Provide administrative support Provide office management
Adams, Michael Thomas	mike. adams @dot. gov	202- 493-3025	Research Civil Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Manage the Geotechnical Laboratory Conduct research on retaining wall systems, construction engineering, shallow foundations engineering, integrated abutment bridge systems, and geosynthetic reinforced soil structures	Youtcheff, Jack
Altan, Osman	osman. altan @dot. gov	202- 493-3391	Research Transportation Specialist	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Applications Team	Conduct vehicle automation, truck platooning, and automotive control systems	McHale, Gene M
Amjadi, Roya	roya. amjadi @dot. gov	202- 493-3383	Transportation Specialist	Office of Safety Research and Development Safety Data and Analysis Team	Manage the Development of Crash Modification Factors (DCMF) Program Manage Evaluation of Low-Cost Safety Improvements Pooled-Fund Study (ELCSI-PFS) Support highway safety research Manage and conduct highway safety analysis	Backup 1 Tan, Carol H Backup 2 Thor, Craig
Andersen, Carl K	carl. andersen @dot. gov	202- 493-3045	Special Projects	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Act in the role of special projects coordinator
Ardani, Ahmad	ahmad. ardani @dot. gov	202- 493-3422	Research Materials Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Manage the Concrete Laboratory Lead and conduct concrete materials research	Meininger, Richard C (Rick)
Arispe, Eduardo	eduardo. arispe @dot. gov	202- 493-3291	Research Mechanical Engineer	Office of Safety Research and Development Roadway Team	Manage the Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory Maintain certification of the crash test lab and the test data Advance the use of dynamic finite element analysis software to design crashworthy roadside safety structures and predict vehicle crash outcomes Coordinate efforts related to motorcycle crashes into barriers Coordinate investigations of suspension and steering component failures in angular crashes Develop testing protocols for dynamic impact testing for various research needs	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
Arnold, Michelle	michelle. arnold @dot. gov	202- 493-3990	Engineering Research Psychologist	Office of Safety Research and Development Human Factors Team	Driving behavioral data analysis Human factors research related to visibility, work zones, etc.
Arnold, Terry	terry. arnold @dot. gov	202- 493-3305	Senior Research Chemist	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Manage the Chemistry Laboratory Lead and conduct research and forensic investigations involving the chemistry of highway materials	Youtcheff, Jack
Azari, Hoda	hoda. azari @dot. gov	202- 493-3064	Nondestructive Evaluation Program and Laboratory Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Manage the Nondestructive Evaluation Program and Laboratory Develop bridge inspection, evaluation, and load rating technologies Conduct research on nondestructive evaluation technologies for bridges and other infrastructure Provide technical advice and perform field investigation of bridge performance using nondestructive evaluation technologies	Petros, Katherine A
Bared, Joe	joe. bared @dot. gov	202- 493-3314	Team Leader, Transportation Operations Concepts and Analysis Team	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Concepts and Analysis Team	Provide team management and leadership Lead the Concepts and Analysis Testbed of the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory Oversee Student Intern in the Pathway Program and conduct staff research Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) simulation of various concepts such as speed harmonization and cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) Suppport integration of transportation simulation tools Develop tools to congestion/bottlenecks identification and propose creative solution for freeways and intersections	Ferlis, Robert A (Bob)
Barkawi, Aladdin	aladdin. barkawi @dot. gov	202- 493-3312	Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) Coordinator	Office of Safety Research and Development SHRP2 Safety Implementation	Act as the coordinator of the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) implementation Provide SHRP2 implementation and coordination Serve as the Safety Implementation Coordinator for SHRP2	Evans, Monique R
Becker, Donald	donald. becker @dot. gov	202- 493-0000	Manager, Coating and Corrosion Program and Laboratory	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Manage research on corrosion protection systems Conduct research on bridge deck durability, nondestructive tools for corrosion detection, cathodic protection systems, corrosion-resistant reinforcement, corrosion-resistant structural steeland alkali-silica reactivity	Youtcheff, Jack
Beshah, Fassil B	fassil. beshah @dot. gov	202- 493-3041	Structures Laboratory Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Manage the Structures Laboratory Conduct research on high-performance materials	Adams, Michael Thomas
Bosch, Harold R	harold. bosch @dot. gov	202- 493-3031	Research Structural Engineer and Aerodynamics Laboratory Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Manage: Aerodynamics Laboratory Conduct research on structural dynamics Perform aerodynamics and wind research Conduct research on wind loads on structures Conduct research on wind-induced vibration of cables Perform computational fluid dynamic flow simulation	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)	clayton. chen @dot. gov	202- 493-3054	Team Leader, Roadway Team	Office of Safety Research and Development Roadway Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate roadway safety research program Provide technical guidance and support to address roadway safety issues Coordinate research and technical assistance for the Highway Safety Manual Support intelligent transportation systems connected vehicle research on vehicle-to-infrastructure communications for safety	Backup 1 Davis, Gregory W (Greg) Backup 2 Zhang, Wei
Cobb, Lincoln	lincoln. cobb @dot. gov	202- 493-3313	Technology Facilitator	Office of Safety Research and Development Technical Direction and Coordination	Develop strategies to facilitate technology transfer and market safety products Manage content for safety research and development Web site Support the development and use of advanced road data collection technology
Cronin, Brian	brian. cronin @dot. gov	202- 493-3269	Director	Office of Operations Research and Development Program Management	Lead the Office of Operations Research and Development Oversee transportation management and operations improvement through research, development, and testing Identify future opportunities Develop Federal Highway Administration operations and management research and development program Provide advocacy for a nationally coordinated operations research and development program Track research and development programs and projects	Ferlis, Robert A (Bob)
Curtis, Deborah M	deborah. curtis @dot. gov	202- 493-3267	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Applications Team	Provide adaptive control software, ramp metering, adaptive control software evaluation, and operation of work zones Participate in Exploratory Advanced Research Program Develop cooperative vehicle-highway systems Conduct connected vehicles research: dynamic mobility applications (DMA) and signal phase and timing (SPaT) activities	McHale, Gene M
Curtis, Georgia A	georgia. curtis @dot. gov	202- 493-3180	Program Analyst	Office of Safety Research and Development Technical Direction and Coordination	Provide management support and monitoring
Davis, Gregory W (Greg)	gregory. davis @dot. gov	202- 493-3367	Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety Research Program Manager	Office of Safety Research and Development Roadway Team	Perform research on intelligent transportation systems to improve highway safety Coordinate cooperative intersection collision avoidance systems research Manage research to develop vehicle-to-infrastructure communications applications to improve highway safety	Fessmann, Volker
Do, Ann	ann. do @dot. gov	202- 493-3319	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Safety Research and Development Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program Provide pedestrian and bicycle safety technical guidance
Dupuy, Carmen	carmen. dupuy @dot. gov	202- 493-3175	Administrative Assistant (Contractor)	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Provide support activities for administrative management programs
Duval, Richard	richard. duval @dot. gov	202- 493-3365	Research Civil Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct and manage research to improve infrastructure construction and project delivery and to advance civil integrated management (CIM)	Backup 1 Petros, Katherine A Backup 2 Sherwood, James A
Duwadi, Sheila R	sheila. duwadi @dot. gov	202- 493-3106	Principal Infrastructure Safety and Security Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Provide program management Assist office director and program coordinator in the management and administration of Office of Infrastructure Research and Development on infrastructure related to safety and security for resilient infrastructure Manage and conduct timber, covered bridge preservations, and bridge and tunnel security research Represent the Department and Agency in the White House National Science and Technology Council and the Department of Homeland Security's committees, subcommittees, and working groups on disaster reduction, safety and security
Eigen, Ana Maria	ana. eigen @dot. gov	202- 493-3260	Research Highway Safety Specialist	Office of Safety Research and Development Safety Data and Analysis Team	Analyze roadside safety data Coordinate vehicle safety research Evaluate occupant risks in crashes Advance the use of simulation modeling in research and development Coordinate investigations of rollover causation and reduction	Backup 1 Amjadi, Roya Backup 2 Tan, Carol H
Ellis, Zachary	zachary. ellis @dot. gov	202- 493-3193	Advanced Research Program Analyst	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Exploratory Advanced Research Team	Develop and administer the Exploratory Advanced Research Program Coordinate initial stage research (e.g., scanning and convening) Coordinate communications and outreach Provide program analysis and evaluation Coordinate Exploratory Advanced Research Program Web content and marketing	Halkyard, Terry D
Elston, Debra S	debra. elston @dot. gov	202- 493-3181	Director	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Program Management	Provide overall leadership of research and technology program development and innovation management Lead and convene Federal Highway Administration’s Research and Technology Leadership Team Lead Federal Highway Administration’s implementation of Future Strategic Highway Research Program Lead Federal Highway Administration strategy for the Exploratory Advanced Research Program Lead Federal Highway Administration’s communication and outreach for the research and technology program, including the Federal Highway Administration Research Library Lead Federal Highway Administration research and technology authorization and coordination Lead coordination with external research and technology advisory committee Lead coordination and collaboration with international highway research partners Lead Federal Highway Administration’s research and technology budget development and delivery	Jernigan, Jack D
Evans, Monique R	monique. evans @dot. gov	202- 493-3074	Director	Office of Safety Research and Development Program Management	Advocate for a nationally coordinated Safety Research and Development Program Develop the Federal Highway Administration Safety Research and Development Program Provide leadership for the advanced research program Coordinate safety activities for the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 Engage in Research, Development, and Technology Leadership Council efforts to improve the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Facilitate safety research and development of product and service deployments Provide leadership for the connected vehicle-integration for safety research and deployment roadmap
Faridazar, Fred	fred. faridazar @dot. gov	202- 493-3076	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Management Team	Manage contract research concerned with sensors for monitoring infrastructure condition and construction quality Lead and manage seismic research contracts to advance design for bridges and structures
Farrell, Kathleen	kathleen. farrell @dot. gov	202- 493-3339	Procurement Analyst	Office of Acquisition Management Acquisition Systems and Policy Team	Act as onsite Office of Acquisition Management liaison to the Office of Research, Development, and Technology Provide acquisition policy and guidance development
Fay, Charles	charles. fay @dot. gov	202- 493-3336	SHRP 2 Safety Research Manager	Office of Safety Research and Development Safety Data and Analysis Team	Manage, coordinate, and conduct highway safety analysis SHRP2 safety data training	Mohamedshah, Yusuf
Ferlis, Robert A (Bob)	robert. ferlis @dot. gov	202- 493-3268	Technical Director, Operations Research and Development	Office of Operations Research and Development Program Management	Coordinate project team activities for Federal Highway Administration's strategic plan and performance plan goals and objectives Conduct research, development, and technology product deployment Liaise with the Exploratory Advanced Research Program and Federal Highway Administration headquarters and field offices Provide intelligent transportation system support Conduct research on advanced mobility systems, vehicle-highway automation, and vehicle-infrastructure integration
Fessmann, Volker	Volker. Fessmann @dot. gov	202- 493-3322	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Safety Research and Development Roadway Team	Manage intelligent transportation systems safety research Support traffic engineering and human factors research	Davis, Gregory W (Greg)
Fitgerald, Cara	cara. fitzgerald @dot. gov	202- 493-3376	Program Coordinator	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Program Management	Provide program coordination and monitoring Coordinate office management initiatives
Frizzell, Kristy	Kristy. Frizzell. CTR @dot. gov	202- 493-3260	Administrative Assistant (Contractor)	Office of Safety Research and Development Program Management	Provide administrative support Manage office activities
Ghasemi, Hamid	hamid. ghasemi @dot. gov	202- 493-3042	Team Leader, Infrastructure Management Team	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Management Team	Manage the Infrastructure Management Team Provide oversight for Infrastructure Management research laboratories and other facilities Develop and manage the execution of Infrastructure Management Team strategic, tactical, and work plans Conduct research on stewardship and management of existing infrastructure, including bridges Provide expert advice on bridge evaluation Conduct research on infrastructure management systems Conduct research on infrastructure and bridge durability and system preservation
Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)	benjamin. graybeal @dot. gov	202- 493-3122	Team Leader, Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Lead the Bridge Design and Foundation Engineering Team Conduct high-performance materials research Perform forensic investigations	Backup 1 Ocel, Justin Backup 2 Nicks, Jennifer E
Grogg, Max	max. grogg @dot. gov	202- 493-3145	Team Leader, Long-Term Pavement Performance Team	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Long-Term Pavement Performance Team	Lead the Long-Term Pavement Performance team Provide Long-Term Pavement Performance product coordination Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance daily operations Lead Long-Term Pavement Performance stakeholder outreach and international coordination	Springer, Jack H
Halkyard, Terry D	terry. halkyard @dot. gov	202- 493-3467	Program Coordinator	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Exploratory Advanced Research Team	Develop and administer the Exploratory Advanced Research Program Provide budget delivery Work on Exploratory Advanced Research Program partnerships Develop and execute broad agency announcements Provide contract support management Coordinate program publications and exhibits	Kuehn, David E
Huang, X. Peter	peter. huang @dot. gov	202- 493-3484	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Concepts and Analysis Team	Provide Connected Vehicles Testbed development and operation Conduct research on quick incident detection and warning systems Conduct research on knowledge-based signal system analysis tools, high-speed intersection safety, and work zone queue detection and warning systems	Bared, Joe
Huie, Mary	mary. huie @dot. gov	202- 493-3460	Innovation Management/ Technology Transfer Program Manager	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Serve as the national focal point for Technology Transfer for the Federal Highway Administration’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Conduct evaluations and assessments of technologies and innovations to assess their level of technology readiness Develop strategies and action plans to transition the innovation to the next level of market readiness Serve as focal point for coordinating research and technology intellectual property issues	Jernigan, Jack D
Jalinoos, Farrokh (Frank)	frank. jalinoos @dot. gov	202- 493-3044	Research Structural Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Management Team	Conduct and manage the Foundation Characterization Research and Development Program and the Posthazard Assessment Research and Development Program Adapt geophysics technology for bridge and structures hazard mitigation	Ghasemi, Hamid
Jernigan, Jack D	jack. jernigan @dot. gov	202- 493-3363	Team Director	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Lead the legislation and budget team Coordinate the national research and technology program development and evaluation Develop research and technology partnerships Act as the Research and Technology Leadership Team secretariat Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external groups Act as a liaison for National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project 20-5 Develop and coordinate an intellectual property system
Jiang, Yan (Jane)	jane. jiang @dot. gov	202- 493-3149	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Long-Term Pavement Performance Team	Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance database development and dissemination and Long-Term Pavement Performance falling weight deflectometer operations and calibration Participate on the Design Guide Implementation Team
Kerenyi, Kornel	kornel. kerenyi @dot. gov	202- 493-3142	Hydraulics Research Program and Laboratory Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Manage the J. Sterling Jones Hydraulics Research Laboratory Conduct research on the hydraulics and hydrology of highway structures, bridge scour, pressure flow scour, culvert hydraulics, bottomless culverts, highway drainage, and multihazard modeling	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
Kerr, Brian	brian. kerr @dot. gov	202- 493-3000	Facilities Manager	Office of Information and Management Services Management Services Division	Act as the Facilities Manager for the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Manage facility safety and health
Kessler, Morgan	morgan. kessler @dot. gov	202- 493-3187	Preservation Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Lead, conduct, and manage infrastructure preservation and maintenance research and stakeholder outreach efforts Manage research to advance civil integrated management (CIM)
Klein, Janet S	janet. klein @dot. gov	202- 493-3303	Administrative Assistant	Office of Operations Research and Development Program Management	Provide administrative support Provide office management
Kuehn, David E	david. kuehn @dot. gov	202- 493-3414	Team Director/ Program Manager	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Exploratory Advanced Research Team	Provide Federal Highway Administration leadership Manage scientific coordination Manage partnership development Provide visionary leadership for Exploratory Advanced Research Program Provide international and national scientific program coordination Provide leadership and communication for Corporate Master Plan for Research and Deployment of Technology and Innovation	Halkyard, Terry D
Landolt, Jean S	jean. landolt @dot. gov	202- 493-3146	Research and Technology Program Coordinator	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Track office and program financial information Provide program coordination and monitoring Provide Transportation Research Board Core Program Services program oversight as Agreement Officer Representative (AOR) and FHWA Liaison Coordinate FHWA’s participation in the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting as FHWA Liaison Act as National Cooperative Highway Research Program AOR and FHWA Liaison Manage National Cooperative Highway Research Program oversight, financial, and program coordination for FHWA	Jernigan, Jack D
Lane, Susan	susan. lane @dot. gov	202- 493-3151	Field Coordinator, Long-Term Bridge Performance Program	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Management Team	Manage all Long-Term Bridge Performance Program (LTBP) field activities Coordinate all LTBP field activities with LTBP contractors and State DOTs/State Highway Agencies for consistency on national basis	Backup 1 Zobel, Robert Backup 2 Ghasemi, Hamid
Laughman, Patricia A (Trisha)	trisha. laughman @dot. gov	202- 493-3185	Administrative Management Specialist	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Provide human resource management consultation, support, and guidance
Lee, Angela	angela. lee @dot. gov	202- 493-3471	Administrative Management Specialist	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Provide Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center property management	Nasabzadeh, Masoud
Lee, Kunik	kunik. lee @dot. gov	202- 493-3491	Transportation Operations Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Coordinate exploratory advanced research activities within the Office of Operations Research and Development Manage advanced research activities that identify and adapt innovative methods and new technologies, solve complex problems, or make groundbreaking discoveries to improve highway operations	Thompson, Dale
Lochrane, Taylor	taylor. lochrane @dot. gov	202- 493-3293	Civil Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Conduct advanced and innovative research Conduct vehicle automation, Cooperative Adaptive Crusie Control (CACC), and automotive control systems Conduct research on Emerging Technologies	Thompson, Dale
McCrae, TaMara	tamara. mccrae @dot. gov	202- 493-3382	Management Analyst	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Innovation Management and Communications Team	Perform national exhibit coordination and support Provide research and technology communications support Coordinate Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center facility tours Oversee the Research and Technology Product Distribution Center Coordinate communications/publications support services Manage editorial and layout contracts for Public Roads magazine	Shuler, Lisa A.
McHale, Gene M	gene. mchale @dot. gov	202- 493-3275	Team Leader, Transportation Operations Applications Team	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Applications Team	Manage and lead team Provide program management and development Provide technical direction Conduct connected vehicles research: dynamic mobility applications (DMA) and signal phase and timing (SPaT) activities Manage Cooperative Vehicle-Highway Testbed	Ferlis, Robert A (Bob)
Meininger, Richard C (Rick)	richard. meininger @dot. gov	202- 493-3191	Research Highway Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Manage the Aggregate and Petrographic Laboratory Lead and conduct research concerned with aggregate, portland cement concrete, and alternative cementitious materials	Youtcheff, Jack
Melson, Christopher	christopher. melson @dot. gov	202- 493-3271	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Concepts and Analysis Team	Conduct research on traffic analysis and simulation of intelligent transportation systems concepts, dynamic mobility applications, and behavior modeling Conduct modeling and analysis of inclement weather’s impact on traffic Perform intelligent transportation systems (ITS) deployment analysis Conduct advanced transportation research Conduct research on corridor and network operations Perform congestion and bottleneck analysis and solutions	Bared, Joe
Mohamedshah, Yusuf	yusuf. mohamedshah @dot. gov	202- 493-3464	SHRP 2 Safety Data Analyst	Office of Safety Research and Development Safety Data and Analysis Team	Conduct highway safety analysis Maintain and develop safety data SHRP2 safety data training	Fay, Charles
Moulden, John	john. moulden @dot. gov	202- 493-3470	National Partnership Program Manager	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Coordinate State Peer Exchange Program Conduct research and technology program formulation in cooperation with Federal Highway Administration headquarters, field offices, and other department of transportation modes Act as a liaison with Transportation Research Board Executive Committee, and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standing Committee on Research Coordinate the State Planning and Research program Coordinate Transportation Pooled Fund waivers	Jernigan, Jack D
Moyer, Joe	joe. moyer @dot. gov	202- 493-3370	Scientific Quality Assurance Manager	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Coordinate laboratory assessments Manage data quality Manage peer reviews
Munley, Eric P	eric. munley @dot. gov	202- 493-3046	Research Structural Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Manage bridge security research, blast mitigation, blast retrofit of long span critical structures and components Develop redundant, resililient systems	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
Nasabzadeh, Masoud	masoud. nasabzadeh @dot. gov	202- 493-3047	Research Facility Technical Support Specialist	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Provide technical support to research and development activities at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
Nguyen, Quang X	quang. nguyen @dot. gov	202- 493-3298	Accountant/ Financial Manager	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Provide financial management support for Office of Research, Development, and Technology Coordinate and provide the National Science Foundation annual report	Shehade, Christopher E
Nicks, Jennifer E	jennifer. nicks @dot. gov	202- 493-3075	Research Geotechnical Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Perform geotechnical engineering studies Conduct research on soil mechanics and soil dynamics analysis and modeling	Adams, Michael Thomas
Obenberger, Jon	jon. obenberger @dot. gov	202- 493-3265	Transportation Operations Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Manage Connected Vehicle Datasets Manage Data Capture and Management Program Outreach Support Data Capture and Management Program Initiatives Support Connected Vehicle Freeway-related Application Development	Thompson, Dale
Ocel, Justin	justin. ocel @dot. gov	202- 493-3080	Structural Steel Research Program Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Conduct research on steel structures, high-performance steel, steel specifications, and steel fabrication and erection Perform structural testing	Backup 1 Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben) Backup 2 Beshah, Fassil B
Pamplin, David	david. pamplin @dot. gov	202- 493-3166	Transportation Pooled Fund Program Manager	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Promote, administer, and manage the Transportation Pooled Fund Program Act as the Federal Highway Administration liaison for select transportation pooled fund projects Provide and coordinate Transportation Pooled Fund Program communications Conduct briefings and trainings on Transportation Pooled Fund Program Coordinate with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Technology Implementation Group Provide support to Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2)	Jernigan, Jack D
Petros, Katherine A	katherine. petros @dot. gov	202- 493-3154	Team Leader, Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Lead Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team Manage research concerned with condition monitoring and performance-related specifications	Sivaneswaran, Nadarajah (Siva)
Philips, Brian	brian. philips @dot. gov	202- 493-3468	Research Psychologist	Office of Safety Research and Development Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate safety and operations human factors research Manage driving simulation, field, and naturalistic driving research Manage research on driver distraction, visual behavior, and roadway information
Pol, James	james. pol @dot. gov	202- 493-3371	Technical Director, Safety Research and Development	Office of Safety Research and Development Technical Direction and Coordination	Provide technical direction, management, and coordination for the Safety Research and Development Program Identify national highway safety research and development needs Coordinate advanced research, applied research, and technology facilitation activities to improve highway safety Coordinate research and development activities for the Highway Safety Manual	Backup 1 Evans, Monique R Backup 2 Cobb, Lincoln
Porter, Jonathan	jonathon. porter @dot. gov	202- 493-3038	Chief Scientist	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Conduct strategic planning for Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Coordinate research and development at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Provide guidance for exploratory advanced research at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
Richter, Cheryl Allen	cheryl. richter @dot. gov	202- 493-3021	Director	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Program Management	Provide program direction and guidance for the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Consolidate research, development, and technology multiyear needs, programs, and budget Advance the National Partnership Initiative Provide development of corporate management strategies
Rodriguez, Yamayra	yamayra. rodriguez @dot. gov	202- 493-3252	Manager, Long-Term Bridge Performance Program Development, Administration, and Outreach	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Management Team	Manage the Long-Term Bridge Performance Program Conduct bridge inspection, evaluation, testing, and asset management research Conduct research on structural health monitoring	Ghasemi, Hamid
Schmidt, Tim	tim. schmidt @dot. gov	202- 493-3053	Senior Advisor	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Consult and advise on strategic information technology (IT) resources and investments at the Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) Provide expertise and guidance to research, development, and technology (RD&T) leadership for making IT investment decisions based on strategic priorities, long term plans, and core capabilities Coordinate a more integrated and comprehensive IT plan for TFHRC
Shehade, Christopher E	chris. shehade @dot. gov	202- 493-3179	Senior Financial Manager	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Act as the funds certifying official for the Office of Research, Development, and Technology Provide financial management and consultation to the Research and Technology Leadership Team and the Transportation Pooled Fund Program	Nguyen, Quang X
Sherwood, James A	jim. sherwood @dot. gov	202- 493-3150	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct and manage research on pavement friction and other aspects of pavement performance	Petros, Katherine A
Shuler, Lisa A.	lisa. a. shuler @dot. gov	202- 493-3375	Team Director	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Innovation Management and Communications Team	Provide overall leadership for research and technology marketing, communications, and innovation delivery Plan communications and outreach strategies Manage Federal Highway Administration processes for innovation management and delivery Coordinate Research and Technology Story	Wolfe, Daniel
Sivaneswaran, Nadarajah (Siva)	nadarajah. sivaneswaran @dot. gov	202- 493-3147	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct and manage research on pavement performance modeling and analysis, pavement management (including condition assessment), life-cycle assessments, and life-cycle cost analysis	Petros, Katherine A
Sixbey, Dennis G	dennis. sixbey @dot. gov	202- 493-3078	Research Materials Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Contracting Officer's Representative for multiple contracts supporting infrastructure research and development laboratories and other research activities Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Radiation Safety Officer	Youtcheff, Jack
Smith, Monique	monique. smith. ctr @dot. gov	202- 493-3143	Administrative Assistant	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Program Management	Provide administrative support for the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development program	Smith, Monique
Springer, Jack H	jack. springer @dot. gov	202- 493-3144	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Long-Term Pavement Performance Team	Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance field operations and materials testing Manage the Materials Reference Laboratory Serve as the Secretary of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Subcommittee on Materials
Stecker, Sidney	sidney. stecker @dot. gov	202- 493-3044	R&T State Partnership Program Manager	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Act as the Office of Research, Development, and Technology State Planning and Research Program, Part II Manager Coordinate the State Planning and Research program Coordinate Transportation Pooled Fund waivers Coordinate research participation in Federal Highway Administration's International Program Act as a quality coordinator Monitor State peer exchange	Jernigan, Jack D
Swanlund, Mark	mark. swanlund @dot. gov	202- 493-3070	Infrastructure Research and Development Research Program Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Program Management	Oversee the coordination of all Infrastructure Research and Development (HRDI) programmatic activities Coordinate the internal input and feedback on legislation proposals and policy issues Coordinate the Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan with other Federal Highway Administration organizational units Manage the allocation of financial resources for approved HRDI research and development (R&D) projects and activities Provide technical oversight and administrative supervision of pavement, materials, bridge, and structures R&D staff Manage the conduct of pavement, materials, bridge, and structures in-house and contract research, and oversee operation of infrastructure laboratory facilities Assist office director in the management and administration of Office of Infrastructure Research and Development activities
Tan, Carol H	carol. tan @dot. gov	202- 493-3315	Team Leader, Safety Data and Analysis Team	Office of Safety Research and Development Safety Data and Analysis Team	Manage Highway Safety Information System Manage highway safety data and analysis research Manage safety management systems research Coordinate development of Model Minimum Inventory of Roadway Elements Co-manage Motorcycle Crash Causation Study	Backup 1 Amjadi, Roya Backup 2 Thor, Craig
Thompson, Dale	dale. thompson @dot. gov	202- 493-3270	Team Leader, Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Provide technical direction Provide team management and leadership Research infrastructure-related aspects to cooperative vehicle-infrastructure collision avoidance systems Conduct research on vehicle-infrastructure integration	Ferlis, Robert A (Bob)
Thor, Craig	craig. thor @dot. gov	202- 493-3338	Senior Legislative and Budget Analyst	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Develop research and technology budget and budget delivery plan Develop and review reauthorization legislative proposals Develop research and technology legislative implementation plan Coordinate responses for comments on legislative proposals, congressional hearings, Office of Inspector General reports, and Government Accountability Office reports Manage the Small Business Innovative Research program	Jernigan, Jack D
Trentacoste, Michael F	michael. trentacoste @dot. gov	202- 493-3259	Associate Administrator for Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T)/ Director of Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Provide national highway research and technology leadership and coordination Manage and coordinate research, technology, and innovation deployment Advance the deployment of new technologies and innovations Oversee the management of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
VACANT			Pathways Civil Engineer (Student Intern)	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Concepts and Analysis Team	Student Pathways Program Review existing literature on various transportation operations topics and prepare synthesis of research studies and findings. Use traffic simulation models to study the operational benefits of innovative road treatments such as intersections and interchanges. Prepare experimental design and conduct field data collection such as traffic counts, speed, travel time, conflict measures, erratic behaviors, video data recording and extraction. Prepare annotated outline of research projects and write technical papers and summary reports for peer reviews and publications.
VACANT			Research Civil Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Manage the Bituminous Mixtures Laboratory and the Accelerated Loading Facility Lead and conduct research on asphalt materials and performance-related testing and specifications
VACANT			Structural Concrete Research Program Manager	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team	Lead structural concrete research program Conduct research on structural concrete systems Conduct research on ultra-high performance concrete Perform structural testing Conduct research on concrete structures Participate in Bridge of the Future initiative Develop concrete specifications	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
VACANT			Communication Specialist/ Transportation Specialist	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Innovation Management and Communications Team	Act as the creative director of Public Roads magazine Coordinate communications/publications support services Provide communications and graphic consultation Act as the Federal Highway Administration R&T Now newsletter editor	McCrae, TaMara
VACANT			Publishing and Marketing Support	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Innovation Management and Communications Team	Manage meeting and conference planning Manage and coordinate research and technology printing Provide official records management and preservation	Shuler, Lisa A.
VACANT			Administrative Management Specialist	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Coordinate training and travel Act as point of contact for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Office of Research, Development, and Technology
VACANT			Team Leader, Human Factors Team	Office of Safety Research and Development Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate the Human Factors research program (safety and operations) Provide human factors technical guidance Provide guidance and support to address driver distraction and connected vehicles human factors issues Manage the Highway Driving Simulator Manage human factors research on connected-vehicle technology	Backup 1 Philips, Brian Backup 2 Do, Ann
VACANT			Research Civil Engineer (Highway)	Office of Safety Research and Development Safety Data and Analysis Team	Co-manage Motorcycle Crash Causation Study Manage development of geographic information systems safety applications Manage and conduct highway safety analysis Manage safety management research Manage countermeasure evaluations	Tan, Carol H
VACANT			Research Psychologist	Office of Safety Research and Development Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate safety and operations human factors research Manage driving simulation, field, and naturalistic driving research Manage research on driver distraction, visual behavior, and roadway information
Vadakpat, Govindarajan	g. vadakpat @dot. gov	202- 493-3283	Research Transportation Specialist	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Applications Team	Provide operations and application development research.	McHale, Gene M
VanGorder, Randy	randall. vangorder @dot. gov	202- 493-3266	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Operations Concepts and Analysis Team	Serve as Contracting Office's Representative (COR) for the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory's (STOL) support and IDIQ contract Manage the STOL Perform Traffic Analysis and Simulation Pooled Fund Study (TAS PFS)	Bared, Joe
Vanlandingham, Dawn	dawn. vanlandingham @dot. gov	202- 493-3198	Information Management Specialist/ Transportation Specialist	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Innovation Management and Communications Team	Coordinate and manage the research and technology and Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Web sites Coordinate and develop SharePoint and research and technology intranet sites Provide consultation for research and technology multimedia and Web publishing Provide communications and Web consultation Coordinate research and technology copyright and publication reprint permission Manage library and subscription services.	Shuler, Lisa A.
Walker, Deborah M	deborah. walker @dot. gov	202- 493-3068	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Long-Term Pavement Performance Team	Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance Traffic Data Collection and Processing Activities Coordinate Long-Term Pavement Performance communications
Weaver, Eric J	eric. weaver @dot. gov	202- 493-3153	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Lead development of Pavement Research Database Conduct and manage research on tire-pavement interaction Conduct research on porous-graded ashphalt	Petros, Katherine A
Wilkins, Kimberly	kimberly. wilkins @dot. gov	202- 493-3173	Director	Office of Resource Management Program Management	Provide leadership in management, logistics, and planning for Office of Research, Development, and Technology (Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center) Provide oversight of all Office of Research, Development, and Technology/Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center business operations and support Provide consultation for Office of Research, Development, and Technology senior management for all business operations	Nasabzadeh, Masoud
Wiser, Larry J	larry. wiser @dot. gov	202- 493-3079	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Long-Term Pavement Performance Team	Oversee Long-Term Pavement Performance Program Customer Support Service Center Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance data analysis and profile measurement
Wolfe, Daniel	daniel. wolfe @dot. gov	202- 493-3186	Marketing and Communications Specialist	Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management Innovation Management and Communications Team	Provide marketing and communications coordination for Federal Highway Administration research and technology Develop communications strategy and messaging for research and technology	Shuler, Lisa A.
Yousuf, Mohammed	mohammed. yousuf @dot. gov	202- 493-3199	Transportation Operations Engineer	Office of Operations Research and Development Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Conducts research on vehicle automation, accessible transportation, and automotive control systems	Thompson, Dale
Youtcheff, Jack	jack. youtcheff @dot. gov	202- 493-3090	Team Leader, Pavement Materials Team	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Pavement Materials Team	Lead Pavement Materials Team Lead, manage, and conduct research addressing asphalt materials and test methods, nanomaterials, and inorganic polymers	Arnold, Terry
Yumlu, Beth	beth. yumlu @dot. gov	202- 493-3316	Special Assistant	Office of Research, Development, and Technology Program Management	Manage a range of ongoing/ad hoc activities and special projects for the Associate Administrator Coordinate activities for the Research Center IT Senior Advisor and Chief Scientist Coordinate activities for the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Strategic Plan and resulting Tactical Implementation Plan (TIP) initiatives	Schmidt, Tim
Zhang, Wei	wei. zhang @dot. gov	202- 493-3317	Highway Research Engineer	Office of Safety Research and Development Roadway Team	Manage Intersection Safety research program Manage safety and operational evaluation of alternative intersection and interchange designs Manage research on advanced detection control systems for signalized intersections Manage safety evaluation of access management	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
Zineddin, Abdul	abdul. zineddin @dot. gov	202- 493-3288	Speed Management/ Transportation Specialist	Office of Safety Research and Development Roadway Team	Manage Speed Management research program Perform traffic engineering and support Human Factors research related to visibility Manage research on roadway lighting Coordinate pavement marking retroreflectivity research	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
Zobel, Robert	robert. zobel @dot. gov	202- 493-3024	Coordinator, Long-Term Bridge Performance Program	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Infrastructure Management Team	Manage the research activities for the Long-Term Bridge Performance Program (LTBP) Provide program planning and oversight for LTBP Conduct research related to bridge performance Provide guidance for and technical advice pertaining to nondestructive evaluation, instrumentation, and field evaluation of LTBP bridges Manage deployment, enhancement, and maintenance of the LTBP Bridge Portal	Backup 1 Lane, Susan Backup 2 Ghasemi, Hamid

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