U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4000
Federal Highway Administration Research and Technology
Coordinating, Developing, and Delivering Highway Transportation Innovations
The geotechnical research team is currently comprised of two full-time Federal staff members and three full-time contract staff members. In addition, the team occasionally hosts interns, temporary laboratory support, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers on sabbaticals.
Federal Engineers
The geotechnical research team sits on the Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team within the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development (R&D). They are members of various professional organizations, participate in technical committees, and serve on research panels.
Michael Adams
Research Structural Engineer
Geotechnical Laboratory Manager
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Jennifer Nicks
Research Geotechnical Engineer
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Contract Staff
Engineering Software & Consultants (ESCINC) holds the laboratory support contract for the Geotechnical Laboratory, managed by Raghu Satyanarayana. The following full-time staff members contribute to the team with their expertise and skills related to conducting laboratory testing, setting up large- and full-scale experiments, and installing instrumentation in the field.
Tom Stabile
Research Engineer
Jan Li
Geotechnical Technician
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Thomas Gebrenegus
Geotechnical Engineer
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Visiting Researchers
The Geotechnical Research Team occasionally hosts visiting researchers on temporary assignment or sabbatical. Recent scholars have included:
FHWA Geotechnical Discipline
The Geotechnical Research Team is supported by the broader geotechnical discipline within FHWA. Find out more about our colleagues at Department of Transportation headquarters, the Resource Center, Federal Lands Highway Division, and field offices. Training on geotechnical subjects is provided by the National Highway Institute.
Adams, Michael Thomas
mike.adams@dot.gov
202-493-3025
Nicks, Jennifer E
jennifer.nicks@dot.gov
202-493-3075
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101-2296