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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 20 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
Abdi, Hiwot K	hiwot.abdi@dot.gov	(202) 493-3180	Management Analyst	Technical Direction and Coordination	Provide management support and monitoring
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)
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
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
Ardani, Ahmad	ahmad.ardani@dot.gov	(202) 493-3422	Research Materials Engineer	Infrastructure Materials Team	Manage the Concrete Laboratory Lead and conduct concrete materials research	Meininger, Richard C (Rick)
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)
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
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)
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
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
Becker, Donald (Chip)	donald.becker@dot.gov	(202) 493-3532	Manager, Coating and Corrosion Program and Laboratory	Infrastructure Materials 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	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
Cazenas, Patricia	patricia.cazenas@dot.gov	(202) 493-3173	Acting Director	Program Management	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
Chen, Shyuan-Ren (Clayton)	clayton.chen@dot.gov	(202) 493-3054	Team Leader, Roadway Team	Safety Data and Analysis 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)
Cobb, Lincoln	lincoln.cobb@dot.gov	(202) 493-3313	Technology Facilitator	Technical Direction and Coordination	Develop strategies to facilitate technology transfer and market safety products Manage content for safety research and development website Support the development and use of advanced road data collection technology	Pol, James
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
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
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
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
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
Dupuy, Carmen	carmen.dupuy@dot.gov	(202) 493-3175	Administrative Assistant	Program Management	Provide support activities for administrative management programs
Duwadi, Sheila R	sheila.duwadi@dot.gov	(202) 493-3106	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
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
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.
Ellis, Zachary	zachary.ellis@dot.gov	(202) 493-3193	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
Farrell, Kathleen	kathleen.farrell@dot.gov	(202) 493-3339	Procurement Analyst	Acquisition Systems and Policy Team	Act as onsite Office of Acquisition Management liaison to the Office of Research, Development, and Technology Provide acquisition policy and guidance development
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
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)
Fitzgerald, Cara	cara.fitzgerald@dot.gov	(202) 493-3376	Program Coordinator	Program Management	Provide program coordination and monitoring Coordinate office management initiatives
Frizzell, Kristy	Kristy.Frizzell.CTR@dot.gov	(202) 493-3260	Administrative Assistant	Program Management	Provide administrative support Manage office activities
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
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
Hartwell, Ahmani	ahmani.hartwell@dot.gov	(202) 493-3999	Executive Assistant	Program Management	Provide administrative support Provide office management
Huang, X. Peter	peter.huang@dot.gov	(202) 493-3484	Highway Research Engineer	Transportation Enabling Technologies Team	Provide Connected Vehicles Testbed development and operation Conduct research on quick 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
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
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
James, Rachel	rachel.james@dot.gov	(202) 493-3205	Transportation Operations Engineer	Transportation Operations Applications Team		McHale, Gene M
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
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
Kalla, Hari	hari.kalla@dot.gov	(202) 493-3999	Associate Administrator for Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) and the Director of Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)	Program Management	Provide national highway research and technology leadership and coordination Manage and coordinate research, technology, and innovation deployment Advance the deployment of new technologies and innovations Oversee the management of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
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)
Kerr, Brian	brian.kerr@dot.gov	(202) 493-3000	Facilities Manager	Management Services Division	Act as the Facilities Manager for the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Manage facility safety and health
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)
Klein, Janet S	janet.klein@dot.gov	(202) 493-3303	Administrative Assistant	Technical Direction	Provide administrative support Provide office management	VanGorder, Randy
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
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
Laughman, Patricia A (Trisha)	trisha.laughman@dot.gov	(202) 493-3185	Administrative Management Specialist	Program Management	Provide human resource management consultation, support, and guidance	Cazenas, Patricia
Lee, Angela	angela.lee@dot.gov	(202) 493-3471	Administrative Management Specialist	Program Management	Provide Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center property management Support financial management of Office of Safety Research and Development	Nasabzadeh, Masoud
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
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