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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
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
Dupuy, Carmen	carmen.dupuy@dot.gov	(202) 493-3175	Administrative Assistant		Provide support activities for administrative management programs
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
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	Vacant
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Kuehn, David E	david.kuehn@dot.gov	(202) 493-3414	Team Director/Program Manager	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
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
Eisert, Jesse	jesse.eisert@dot.gov	(202) 493-3284	Research Psychologist	Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate safety and operations human factors research
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Vacant			Research Materials Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage the Concrete Laboratory Lead and conduct concrete materials research	Meininger, Richard C (Rick)
Arnold, Terry	terry.arnold@dot.gov	(202) 493-3305	Senior Research Chemist	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage the Chemistry Laboratory Lead and conduct research and forensic investigations involving the chemistry of highway materials	Youtcheff, Jr., John S (Jack)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
McCrae, TaMara	tamara.mccrae@dot.gov	(202) 493-3382	Management Analyst	Marketing 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.
Elliott, Kelley	kelley.elliott@dot.gov	(202) 493-3220	Marketing and Communications Specialist	Marketing 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.
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.
Shuler, Lisa A.	lisa.a.shuler@dot.gov	(202) 493-3375	Team Director	Marketing 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	Elliott, Kelley
Fitzgerald, Cara	cara.fitzgerald@dot.gov	(202) 493-3376	Program Coordinator	Program Management	Provide program coordination and monitoring Coordinate office management initiatives
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