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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Abdi, Hiwot K	hiwot.abdi@dot.gov	(202) 493-3180	Management Analyst	Technical Direction and Coordination	Provide management support and monitoring
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Dupuy, Carmen	carmen.dupuy@dot.gov	(202) 493-3175	Administrative Assistant		Provide support activities for administrative management programs
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
Fitzgerald, Cara	cara.fitzgerald@dot.gov	(202) 493-3376	Program Coordinator	Program Management	Provide program coordination and monitoring Coordinate office management initiatives
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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			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 (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			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
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)