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The following contacts can be found at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC), and offices housed at the research and development facility: the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development, the Office of Operations Research and Development, the Office of Safety Research and Development, and the Office of Corporate Research, Development, and Innovation Management, which supports all three research offices and manages the Exploratory Advanced Research Program. The 16 laboratories and data centers at TFHRC provide a vital resource for advancing the body of knowledge that has been created and developed to solve national transportation goals.

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Full Name	Email	Telephone	Title	Team	Roles and Responsibilities	Backup Person
Vacant - Transportation Operations Engineer			Transportation Operations Engineer	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
Vacant			Research Materials Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage the Concrete Laboratory Lead and conduct concrete materials research	Meininger, Richard C (Rick)
Vacant			Advanced Research Program Analyst	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
Vacant			National Partnership Program Manager	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
Vacant			Transportation Operations Engineer	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Conducts research on vehicle automation, accessible transportation, and automotive control systems	Thompson, Dale
Vacant			Accountant/Financial Manager	Program Management [HRRM-1]	Provide financial management support for Office of Research, Development, and Technology Coordinate and provide the National Science Foundation annual report	Shehade, Christopher E
Vacant (Speed Management)			Speed Management/Transportation Specialist	Roadway Team	Manage Speed Management research program Perform traffic engineering and support Human Factors research related to visibility Manage research on connected and automated vehicle technology that applies to roadway departure Coordinate pavement marking retroreflectivity research	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
Vacant			Principal Infrastructure Safety and Security Research Engineer	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Manage research addressing infrastructure safety and security, as well as timber, covered bridge preservation 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
Vacant			Structural Steel Research Program Manager	Bridge Engineering Team	Conduct research on steel structures, high-performance steel, steel specifications, and steel fabrication and erection Perform structural testing	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
Vacant			Chief Scientist	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	Baker, Shana
Vacant			Highway Research Engineer	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct and manage research on pavement friction and other aspects of pavement performance	Petros, Katherine A
Vacant			Research Transportation Specialist	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Conduct vehicle automation, truck platooning, and automotive control systems	McHale, Gene M
Akter, Nusnin	nusnin.akter@dot.gov		Research Chemist	Infrastructure Materials Team	Conduct research and manage research projects related to highway materials. This includes activities to relate material chemical characteristics to paving and bridge material performance, and application of this knowledge to advance the sustainability and durability of infrastructure materials.	Arnold, Terry
Vacant			Research Materials Engineer	Bridge Engineering 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	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
Vacant			Manager, Coating and Corrosion Program and Laboratory	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Manage research on corrosion protection systems Conduct research on bridge deck durability, nondestructive tools for corrosion detection, cathodic protection systems, corrosion-resistant reinforcement, and corrosion-resistant structural steel reactivity	Nehme, Jean
Kerr, Brian	brian.kerr@dot.gov	(202) 493-3000	Facilities Manager		Act as the Facilities Manager for the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Manage facility safety and health
Richter, Cheryl Allen	cheryl.richter@dot.gov	(202) 493-3021	Director	Program Management	Provide executive-level leadership and management of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) infrastructure research and development program, including strategic planning, coordination, guidance, and oversight Represent FHWA in interagency groups at the Federal Government level and international organizations dealing with highway infrastructure research, development, and technology	Swanlund, Mark
Thompson, Monique	monique.thompson@dot.gov	(202) 493-3022	Administrative Assistant	Program Management	Provide administrative support for the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development program
Zobel, Robert	robert.zobel@dot.gov	(202) 493-3024	Coordinator, Long-Term Bridge Performance Program	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance 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	Nehme, Jean
Adams, Michael Thomas	mike.adams@dot.gov	(202) 493-3025	Research Civil Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage the Geotechnical Laboratory Conduct geotechnical engineering research	Youtcheff, Jr., John S (Jack)
Nehme, Jean	jean.nehme@dot.gov	(202) 493-3042	Team Leader, Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Lead the Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team Provide leadership for the Long-Term Pavement Performance and Long-Term Bridge Performance Programs Lead Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Program, stakeholder outreach, and international coordination
Jalinoos, Farrokh (Frank)	frank.jalinoos@dot.gov	(202) 493-3044	Research Structural Engineer	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Manage selected contracts and activities for the Long-Term Bridge Performance Program
Andersen, Carl K	carl.andersen@dot.gov	(202) 493-3045	Technical Director, Operations Research and Development	Technical Direction	Provides technical direction for the Office of Operations Research and Development Ensures coordination of FHWA research efforts related to Automated and Connected Vehicles across Federal Highway Administration offices and other Department of Transportation agencies. 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	Cronin, Brian
Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)	clayton.chen@dot.gov	(202) 493-3054	Team Leader, Roadway Team	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	Davis, Gregory W (Greg)
Azari, Hoda	hoda.azari@dot.gov	(202) 493-3064	Nondestructive Evaluation Program and Laboratory Manager	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Manage the Nondestructive Evaluation Program and Laboratory Conduct research on nondestructive evaluation technologies for bridges and other infrastructure	Petros, Katherine A
Walker, Deborah M	deborah.walker@dot.gov	(202) 493-3068	Highway Research Engineer	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance Traffic Data Collection and Processing Activities Coordinate Long-Term Pavement Performance communications
Swanlund, Mark	mark.swanlund@dot.gov	(202) 493-3070	Research Program Manager	Program Management	Lead and manage the Federal Highway Administration Infrastructure Research and Development Program Supervise Office of Infrastructure Research and Development staff Coordinate office input and feedback on legislative proposals, policy issues, and research to be conducted by other organizations such as the National Cooperative Highway Research Program and University Transportation Centers Represent the office on various internal and external working groups	Richter, Cheryl Allen
Nicks, Jennifer E	jennifer.nicks@dot.gov	(202) 493-3075	Research Geotechnical Engineer	Bridge Engineering Team	Perform geotechnical engineering studies Conduct research on soil mechanics and soil dynamics analysis and modeling	Vacant
Wiser, Larry J	larry.wiser@dot.gov	(202) 493-3079	Highway Research Engineer	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Oversee Long-Term Pavement Performance Program Customer Support Service Center Manage Long-Term Pavement Performance data analysis and profile measurement
Golalipour, Amir	amir.golalipour@dot.gov	(202) 493-3089	Research Highway Engineer	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct research on infrastructure resiliency, pavement safety, and pavement surface characteristics
Youtcheff, Jr., John S (Jack)	jack.youtcheff@dot.gov	(202) 493-3090	Team Leader, Infrastructure Materials Team	Infrastructure Materials Team	Lead Infrastructure Materials Team Lead, manage, and conduct research addressing asphalt materials and test methods, nanomaterials, and inorganic polymers	Arnold, Terry
Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)	benjamin.graybeal@dot.gov	(202) 493-3122	Team Leader, Bridge Engineering Team	Bridge Engineering Team	Lead the Bridge Design and Foundation Engineering Team Conduct high-performance materials research Perform forensic investigations	Vacant
Lim, In-Kyu	in-kyu.lim@dot.gov	(202) 493-3132	Highway Research Engineer	Roadway Team	Manage the Geometric Design Laboratory and safety and operational effects of roadway geometric design research program Manage the Speed Management safety research program Advance Data-Driven Safety Analysis approach and the implementation of Highway Safety Manual Prediction Methodology	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
Kerenyi, Kornel	kornel.kerenyi@dot.gov	(202) 493-3142	Hydraulics Research Program and Laboratory Manager	Bridge 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)
Lu, Ping	ping.lu@dot.gov	(202) 493-3143	Research Structural Engineer	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct research related to the Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) Program Provide technical assistance to internal and external LTBP program stakeholders Lead bridge performance data validation efforts
Landolt, Jean S	jean.landolt@dot.gov	(202) 493-3146	Research and Technology Program Coordinator	Program Management	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
Sivaneswaran, Nadarajah (Siva)	nadarajah.sivaneswaran@dot.gov	(202) 493-3147	Highway Research Engineer	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
Jiang, Yan (Jane)	jane.jiang@dot.gov	(202) 493-3149	Highway Research Engineer	Long-Term Infrastructure 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
Petros, Katherine A	katherine.petros@dot.gov	(202) 493-3154	Team Leader, Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Lead Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team Manage research concerned with condition monitoring and performance-related specifications	Sivaneswaran, Nadarajah (Siva)
Sergeson, Patricia	patricia.sergeson@dot.gov	(202) 493-3166	Transportation Pooled Fund Program Manager	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
Shelsta, Heather	Heather.Shelsta@dot.gov	(202) 493-3173	Director	Program Management [HRRM-1]	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	Shehade, Christopher E
Dupuy, Carmen	carmen.dupuy@dot.gov	(202) 493-3175	Administrative Assistant		Provide support activities for administrative management programs
Shehade, Christopher E	chris.shehade@dot.gov	(202) 493-3179	Senior Financial Manager	Program Management [HRRM-1]	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	Vacant
Abdi, Hiwot K	hiwot.abdi@dot.gov	(202) 493-3180	Management Analyst	Technical Direction and Coordination	Provide management support and monitoring
Baker, Shana	shana.baker@dot.gov	(202) 493-3181	Director	Program Management	Provide overall leadership of research and technology (R&T) program development and innovation management Lead and convene Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA's) R&T Leadership Team Lead FHWA's implementation of Future Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) Lead FHWA's strategy for the Exploratory Advanced Research Program Lead FHWA's communication and outreach for the R&T program, including the FHWA Research Library Lead FHWA R&T authorization and coordination Lead coordination with external research and technology advisory committee Lead coordination and collaboration with international highway research partners Lead FHWA's R&T budget development and delivery	Jernigan, Jack D
Laughman, Patricia A (Trisha)	trisha.laughman@dot.gov	(202) 493-3185	Administrative Management Specialist	Program Management [HRRM-1]	Provide human resource management consultation, support, and guidance	Shelsta, Heather
Kessler, Morgan	morgan.kessler@dot.gov	(202) 493-3187	Preservation Research Engineer	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)
Meininger, Richard C (Rick)	richard.meininger@dot.gov	(202) 493-3191	Research Highway Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage the Aggregate and Petrographic Laboratory Lead and conduct research concerned with aggregate, portland cement concrete, and alternative cementitious materials	Youtcheff, Jr., John S (Jack)
Vanlandingham, Dawn	dawn.vanlandingham@dot.gov	(202) 493-3198	Information Management Specialist/Transportation Specialist	Marketing 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 Web publishing and Section 508 compliance Provide communications and Web consultation Coordinate research and technology copyright and publication reprint permission Manage the Federal Highway Administration Research Library and subscription services	Shuler, Lisa A.
James, Rachel	rachel.james@dot.gov	(202) 493-3205	Transportation Operations Engineer	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Manage research in analysis, modeling, and simulation (AMS). Manage the traffic AMS (TAMS) Transportation Pooled Fund Program study. Manage research related to the collection, analysis, and management of emerging data sources.	McHale, Gene M