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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
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.
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)
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
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
Frizzell, Kristy	kristy.frizzell.CTR@dot.gov	(202) 493-3260	Administrative Assistant	Technical Direction	Provide administrative support Provide office management	VanGorder, Randy
Obenberger, Jon	jon.obenberger@dot.gov	(202) 493-3265	Transportation Operations Engineer	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Support Connected Vehicle Freeway-related Application Development Manage Next Generation Traffic Management Systems (TMS) research Manage the Traffic Management Center (TMC) Transportation Pooled Fund Program Study	McHale, Gene M
VanGorder, Randy	randall.vangorder@dot.gov	(202) 493-3266	Highway Research Engineer	Technical Direction	Serve as Contracting Office's Representative (COR) for the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory's (STOL) support and IDIQ contract Manage the STOL Perform Traffic Analysis and Simulation Pooled Fund Study (TAS PFS)	Andersen, Carl K
Curtis, Deborah M	deborah.curtis@dot.gov	(202) 493-3267	Highway Research Engineer	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Provide adaptive control software, ramp metering, adaptive control software evaluation, and operation of work zones Participate in Exploratory Advanced Research Program Develop cooperative vehicle-highway systems Conduct connected vehicles research: dynamic mobility applications (DMA) and signal phase and timing (SPaT) activities	McHale, Gene M
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
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
Thompson, Dale	dale.thompson@dot.gov	(202) 493-3270	Team Leader, Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Provide technical direction Provide team management and leadership Research infrastructure-related aspects to cooperative vehicle-infrastructure collision avoidance systems Conduct research on vehicle-infrastructure integration	Andersen, Carl K
Bujanovic, Pavle	pavle.bujanovic@dot.gov	(202) 493-3271	Highway Research Engineer	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Conduct operations highway research Conduct CARMA^SM 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
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
Vadakpat, Govindarajan	g.vadakpat@dot.gov	(202) 493-3283	Research Transportation Specialist	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Manage research on connected and automated vehicle applications Conduct research on ITS and advanced technologies for traffic management	McHale, Gene M
Eisert, Jesse	jesse.eisert@dot.gov	(202) 493-3284	Research Psychologist	Human Factors Team	Develop, manage, and coordinate safety and operations human factors research
Arispe, Eduardo	eduardo.arispe@dot.gov	(202) 493-3291	Research Mechanical Engineer	Roadway Team	Manage the Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory and Roadside Safety research program Maintain certification of the crash test lab and the test data Advance the use of dynamic finite element analysis software to design crashworthy roadside safety structures and predict vehicle crash outcomes Coordinate efforts related to motorcycle crashes into barriers Coordinate investigations of suspension and steering component failures in angular crashes Develop testing protocols for dynamic impact testing for various research needs	Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
Banihashemi, Mohamadreza	mohamadreza.banihashemi.CTR@dot.gov	(202) 493-3334	Research Civil Engineer (Highway)	Safety Data and Analysis Team	Provide expertise in data analytics research. Work on projects using informatics, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computing methods to address the anticipated high volume data to be produced by connected and automated vehicles. Provide expertise for implementing the Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) Safety implementation program with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Work on vehicle automation with staff from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transporation System Joint Program Office and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).	Tan, Carol H
Fay, Charles	charles.fay@dot.gov	(202) 493-3336	SHRP 2 Safety Research Manager	Safety Data and Analysis Team	Manage, coordinate, and conduct highway safety analysis SHRP2 safety data training	Mohamedshah, Yusuf
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
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
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
Davis, Gregory W (Greg)	gregory.davis@dot.gov	(202) 493-3367	Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety Research Program Manager	Roadway Team	Perform research on intelligent transportation systems to improve highway safety Coordinate cooperative intersection collision avoidance systems research Manage research to develop vehicle-to-infrastructure communications applications to improve highway safety	Fessmann, Volker
Pol, James	james.pol@dot.gov	(202) 493-3371	Technical Director, Safety Research and Development	Technical Direction and Coordination	Provide technical direction, management, and coordination for the Safety Research and Development (R&D) Program Oversee tracking of budget development, procurement, and spend plan execution Identify national highway safety research and development needs Coordinate advanced research, applied research, and technology facilitation activities to improve highway safety Manage Safety R&D Technical Services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract Coordinate research and development activities to support the Highway Safety Manual	Cronin, Brian
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
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
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.
Amjadi, Roya	roya.amjadi@dot.gov	(202) 493-3383	Research Transportation Specialist	Safety Data and Analysis Team	Manage the Development of Crash Modification Factors (DCMF) Program Manage Evaluation of Low-Cost Safety Improvements Pooled-Fund Study (ELCSI-PFS) Support highway safety research Manage and conduct highway safety analysis	Tan, Carol H
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
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)
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.
Huie, Mary	mary.huie@dot.gov	(202) 493-3460	Innovation Management/Technology Transfer Program Manager	Research and Technology Program Development and Partnership Team	Serve as the national focal point for Technology Transfer for the Federal Highway Administration’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Conduct evaluations and assessments of technologies and innovations to assess their level of technology readiness Develop strategies and action plans to transition the innovation to the next level of market readiness Serve as focal point for coordinating research and technology intellectual property issues	Jernigan, Jack D
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
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
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
Lee, Angela	angela.lee@dot.gov	(202) 493-3471	Administrative Management Specialist	Program Management [HRRM-1]	Provide Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center property management Support financial management of Office of Safety Research and Development
Huang, X. Peter	peter.huang@dot.gov	(202) 493-3484	Highway Research Engineer	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Provide cooperative automated driving systems hardware-in-the-loop research. Provide artificial intelligence and machine learning research for incident detection and warning systems. Conduct research on knowledge-based signal system analysis tools, high-speed intersection safety, and work zone queue detection and warning systems.	Thompson, Dale
Park, Hyungjun	hyungjun.park@dot.gov	(202) 493-3491	Highway Research Engineer	Transportation Operations Applications Team	Manage research on truck automation and truck platooning Conduct research on connected and automated vehicle applications	McHale, Gene M
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
Manarchy, Matthew	matthew.manarchy@dot.gov	(202) 493-3999	Executive Assistant	Program Management	Provide administrative support Provide office management