Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center, calls upon its elite corps of principal technical advisors to take lead roles in initiating, developing, and shaping Volpe research and technology application programs and other activities that address critical national issues and challenges.
These experts work closely with the director and other senior technical staff to identify emerging transportation technologies and evolving national concerns, conducting analyses and assessments on topics of national significance, and exploring new opportunities for Volpe to participate in their resolution.
Meet our experts:
 | Dr. Kim Cardosi - Aviation Human Factors |
 | Dr. Divya Chandra - Aviation Human Factors |
 | Francis J. Coyne - Terminal and Surface Aircraft Surveillance Francis J. Coyne is the principal technical advisor for terminal and surface aircraft surveillance. Read more about Francis J. Coyne |
 | Walton Fehr - Principal Technical Advisor for Technology Innovation and Policy Walton Fehr is a principal technical advisor for technology innovation and policy. Read more about Walton Fehr |
 | Donald L. Fisher - Surface Transportation Human Factors Donald L. Fisher is the principal technical advisor for surface transportation human factors. Read more about Donald L. Fisher |
 | Dr. Andrew Hansen - Aviation Modeling and System Design |
 | Ruth A. MacFarlane Hunter - Logistics and Emergency Management |
 | William M. Lyons - Transportation Planning |
 | David G. Madsen - Motor Carrier Safety |
 | Dr. Don Pickrell - Transportation Economics |
 | Suzanne Sloan - Transportation Technology Policy |
 | David C. Tyrell - Train Crashworthiness and Safety David C. Tyrell is the principal technical advisor for train crashwothiness and safety. Read more about David C. Tyrell |
 | Karen VanDyke - Global Positioning Systems Karen VanDyke is the principal technical advisor for global positioning systems. Read more about Karen VanDyke |
 | Eric York Wallischeck - Transportation Logistics & Security Eric York Wallischeck is the principal technical advisor for transportation logistics & security. Read more about Eric York Wallischeck |
 | Frank Y. Wang - Wake Vortex Frank Y. Wang is the principal technical advisor for wake vortex. Read more about Frank Y. Wang |