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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
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
Zhang, Wei	wei.zhang@dot.gov	(202) 493-3317	Highway Research Engineer	Roadway Team	Manage Intersection Safety research program Manage safety and operational evaluation of alternative intersection and interchange designs Conduct inhouse research on big data analysis and visualization Perform system evaluation linking crash severity to level of service Explore aerial-based traffic data collection at large intersections and interchanges	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
Fessmann, Volker	Volker.Fessmann@dot.gov	(202) 493-3322	Highway Research Engineer	Roadway Team	Manage intelligent transportation systems safety research Support traffic engineering and human factors research Coordinate communication device testing and spectrum activities	Davis, Gregory W (Greg)
Tan, Carol H	carol.tan@dot.gov	(202) 493-3315	Team Leader, Safety Data and Analysis Team	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	Amjadi, Roya
Mensching, David	david.mensching@dot.gov	(202) 493-3232	Research Materials Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage asphalt materials research program Lead and conduct asphalt materials research and forensic studies	Youtcheff, Jr., John S (Jack)
McHale, Gene M	gene.mchale@dot.gov	(202) 493-3275	Team Leader, Transportation Operations Applications Team	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Manage and lead team Provide program management and development Provide technical direction Conduct ITS related research including advanced technologies for traffic management and connected and automated vehicles	Andersen, Carl K
Yumlu, Beth	beth.yumlu@dot.gov	(202) 493-3316	Special Assistant	Program Management	Manage a range of ongoing/ad hoc activities and special projects for the Associate Administrator Coordinate activities for the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Strategic Plan and resulting Tactical Implementation Plan (TIP) initiatives
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)
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
Cronin, Brian	brian.cronin@dot.gov	(202) 493-3269	Director	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	Andersen, Carl K
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
Jernigan, Jack D	jack.jernigan@dot.gov	(202) 493-3363	Team Director	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
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	Ocel, Justin
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)
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
Arnold, Michelle	michelle.arnold@dot.gov	(202) 493-3990	Engineering Research Psychologist	Human Factors Team	Driving behavioral data analysis Human factors research related to visibility, work zones, etc. Manage NCUTCD Pooled Fund study	Pol, James
Do, Ann	ann.do@dot.gov	(202) 493-3319	Highway Research Engineer	Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program Provide pedestrian and bicycle safety technical guidance
Philips, Brian	brian.philips@dot.gov	(202) 493-3468	Team Leader, Human Factors Team	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	Do, Ann
Mero, Laura	Laura.Mero@dot.gov	(202) 493-3377	Research Psychologist	Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate safety and operations human factors research Lead Traffic Control Devices Consortium Pooled Fund Study (TPF-5(316)	Arnold, Michelle
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)
Thor, Craig	craig.thor@dot.gov	(202) 493-3338	Senior Legislative and Budget Analyst	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
Shurbutt, Jim	jim.shurbutt@dot.gov	(202) 493-3420	Program Coordinator	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
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 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
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.
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			Transportation Operations Engineer	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Conducts research on vehicle automation, accessible transportation, and automotive control systems	Thompson, Dale
Vacant			Research Transportation Specialist	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Conduct vehicle automation, truck platooning, and automotive control systems	McHale, Gene M
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
Haber, Zachary	zachary.haber@dot.gov	(202) 493-3469	Structural Engineer	Bridge Engineering Team	Conduct research to improve behavior and performance of concrete bridge structures Conduct research to develop innovative solutions for highway bridge design and construction Provide technical assistance to bridge owners, designers, consultants, and academic researchers Perform forensic investigations	Ocel, Justin
Barrett, Timothy	timothy.barrett1@dot.gov	(202) 493-3422	Research Civil Engineer	Bridge Engineering Team	Conduct research to advance the sustainability, durability, and performance of materials used in highway infrastructure. Lead applied engineering research studies on innovative materials for bridges and structures.	Graybeal, Benjamin A (Ben)
Lu, Ping	ping.lu@dot.gov	(202) 493-3143	Research Structural Engineer	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance 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	Nehme, Jean
Spragg, Robert	robert.spragg@dot.gov	(202) 493-3233	Research Civil Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Conduct research related to the durability and volume stability of concrete materials Provide technical assistance to agencies, owners of concrete infrastructure, and consultants Perform forensic investigation
Ocel, Justin	justin.ocel@dot.gov	(202) 493-3080	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)
Bhide, Shrinivas	shrinivas.bhide@dot.gov	(202) 493-3302	Research Civil Engineer	Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team	Conduct research in the Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Program.	Nehme, Jean
Bujanovic, Pavle	pavle.bujanovic@dot.gov	(202) 493-3271	Highway Research Engineer	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Conduct operations highway research Conduct CARMA^SM research
Mohamedshah, Yusuf	yusuf.mohamedshah@dot.gov	(202) 493-3464	SHRP 2 Safety Data Analyst	Technical Direction and Coordination	Conduct highway safety analysis Maintain and develop safety data SHRP2 safety data training	Fay, Charles
Corrigan, Matthew	matthew.corrigan@dot.gov	(202) 493-3365	Research Civil Engineer	Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team	Conduct and manage research to improve infrastructure construction and project delivery and to advance civil integrated management (CIM)	Petros, Katherine A
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
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
Eigen, Ana Maria	ana.eigen@dot.gov	(202) 493-3260	Research Highway Safety Specialist	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	Amjadi, Roya
Cronin, Brian	brian.cronin@dot.gov	(202) 493-3269	Director	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	Pol, James
Romstedt, Maria	maria.romstedt@dot.gov	(202) 493-3432	Publication Manager	Marketing and Communications Team	Act as the manager of Public Roads magazine and the contract office representative of editing and layout contracts Manage communication and publication support services and processes Manage and coordinate research and technology printing Provide official records management and preservation	Shuler, Lisa A.
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
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
Lochrane, Taylor	taylor.lochrane@dot.gov	(202) 493-3293	Civil Engineer	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
Eisert, Jesse	jesse.eisert@dot.gov	(202) 493-3284	Research Psychologist	Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate safety and operations human factors research
Pagenkopf, James	james.pagenkopf@dot.gov	(202) 493-3272	Hydraulics Research Engineer	Bridge Engineering Team	Conduct research on the hydraulics and hydrology of highway structures, bridge scour, pressure flow scour, culvert hydraulics, bottomless culverts, highway drainage, and multihazard modeling.	Kerenyi, Kornel
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