Adarsh Krishnamurthy
About Adarsh
Dr. Krishnamurthy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. He also contributes to various research on transportation projects associated with the Real-Time Analytics of Transportation Data (REACTOR) Laboratory.
Alicia Hoermann
About Alicia
Ms. Alicia Hoermann is a graphic designer working with the Institute for Transportation’s communications group. Her primary responsibilities include leading design and communication on a variety of print- and electronic-based materials for technical/research and promotional/marketing applications. She has become proficient in generating documents that meet 508-compliance standards for full accessibility. Additionally, she collaborates with other team members to complete website, photography, and video projects. She has worked professionally as a graphic designer and specialist in various positions and industries since 2009.
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Education
- BA, Graphic Design and Studio Art, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 2009
- BS, Advertising, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 2009
Professional Experience
- Digital Communication Specialist/Graphic Designer, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2018–present
- Leads design and communication for a variety of print- and electronic-based materials, including brochures, manuals, posters, flyers, signage, postcards, logos, newsletters, presentations, and other technical and research publications
- Proficient in generating documents that meet 508-compliance standards for full accessibility
- Collaborates with other team members to complete website, photography, and video projects
- Assists in coordination of yearly events held by the Institute for Transportation, working alongside leadership to determine logistics and leading any visual-related request
- Integral to completion of research-related publications, communicating with principal investigators and their center/program staff through various stages, and ensuring contract requirements are professional in appearance and completed in a timely manner
- Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist, WINPRO Performance Products, LLC, 2016–2017
- Contributed in design, marketing, sales, and administrative efforts to promote a line of canine performance supplements that helps dogs live fuller and feel their best
- Led all branding efforts, including ad design, website appearance, literature and signage creation, apparel and gear, initial social media management, and brand video creation
- Developed packaging process—Initiated a sampling program and designed product labels for different size offerings, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies
- Graphic Design Specialist, APC, Inc., 2011–2016
- Responsible for concepting, designing, and obtaining approval for all marketing material
- Established and owned brand guidelines; created and routinely updated common literature pieces; developed highly impactful brand signage for trade shows and events
- Designed print/digital ads and web banners for various equine and livestock publications
- Created brand video storyboards; shot and edited various in-house videos
- Assisted with creative process for new and existing products, leading internal packaging design portion, ensuring all labeling was compliant with industry regulations
- Graphic Designer, Times Citizen Communications, 2009–2010
- Generated new advertising campaign and design initiatives for local companies
- Assisted with weekly newspaper publishing tasks
- Collectively collaborated with advertising representatives, web programmers, and clients
Chris Williams
About Chris
Dr. R. Chris Williams has served as the principal investigator (PI) or Co-PI on numerous pavements and materials related research projects totaling more than $50M. Dr. Williams has more than 22 years of research experience managing and directing research funded by governmental agencies and major corporations. He has 25+ years of research experience in asphalt materials and pavement design. This experience includes the development and use of new materials in asphalt materials, design and evaluation of hot mix asphalt, design and construction specification development for hot mix asphalt, fundamental characterization of asphalt materials and hot mix asphalt, recycled asphalt shingles and reclaimed asphalt pavement, ground tire rubber in asphalt applications, and mechanistic-empirical pavement design.
His accomplishments include a substantial amount of work in sustainability, including the development of new biopolymers, bio-rejuvenators, and compaction aids/warm mix asphalt technologies from a bio-derived material, use of ground tire rubber and recycled asphalt shingles in asphalt mixtures, mixtures containing high amounts of recycled asphalt pavement, and evaluation of warm mix asphalt technologies.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1996
- MS, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1993
- BS, Civil Engineering, University of Vermont, 1991
Professional Experience
- Gerald & Audrey Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2011–Present
- Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, August 2005–2011
- Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1999–2005
Selected Publications
- Elkashef, M., R. C. Williams, and E. Cochran. 2018. Effect of Asphalt Binder Grade and Source on the Extent of Rheological Changes in Rejuvenated Binders. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 12.
- Chen, C., J. H. Podolsky, N. Hernandez, A. Hohmann, R. C. Williams, and E. W. Cochran. 2018. Rheological Properties and Effects of Aging on Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil (AESO) Monomer Modified Asphalt Binder. Int’l Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design, pp. 1–27.
- Podolsky, J. H., A. F. Buss, R. C. Williams, and E. W. Cochran. 2017. Effect of Bio-Derived/Chemical Additives on Warm Mix Asphalt Compaction and Mix Performance at Low Temperature. International Journal of Cold Regions Science and Technology.
- Lin, S., J. A. Ashlock, and R. C. Williams. 2016. Nondestructive Quality Assessment of Asphalt Pavements Based on Dynamic Modulus. Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 112, pp. 836–847.
- Chen, C., R. C. Williams, M. G. Marasinghe, J. C. Ashlock, S. Schram, and A. Buss. 2015. Assessment of Composite Pavement Performance by Survival Analysis. ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 141, No. 9.
Honors, Recognitions, and Outstanding Achievements
- The American Cleaning Institute/National Biodiesel Board (ACI/NBB) Glycerine Innovation Award, 2019
- ISU Award for Achievement in Intellectual Property, 2018
- Named the Gerald and Audrey Olson Professor in Civil Engineering, 2014
- Research Partnership Award, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, 2013
- Best Paper Award, 8th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology, Taiwan, China, 2013
- Best Paper Award, 2nd International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Braga, Portugal, 2013
- Best Paper Award, MAIREPAV7 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 2012
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Michigan Technological University, 2005–2009
- Howard E. Hill Chi Epsilon Outstanding Faculty of the Year for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Tech (based upon student voting), 2003–2004
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers, 1989–present
- American Society for Testing & Materials, 1996–present
- Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, 2000–present
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Research Advisory Board, 1999–present
- Transportation Research Board, 1992–present
- Member of AFK40: Characteristics of Bituminous-Aggregate Combinations To Meet Surface Requirements, 2005–present
Research
Completed Research
In-Progress Research
Jennifer Shane
About Jennifer
In Dr. Jennifer Shane’s dual role as both associate professor and director of the CMAT Program at the Institute for Transportation, she can work with academics and industry through her research and teaching responsibilities. Dr. Shane has engaged industry, through owners and contractors, in multiple research projects to develop guides on project management, nighttime construction activities, and project delivery, including guides for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Second Strategic Highway Research Program.
Dr. Shane has also worked with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on multiple projects. One project involved cost estimation process improvement and organizational integration, which resulted in a cost estimation and cost management technical reference manual. This was followed by work on risk-based engineers estimate practices and identification of issues for implementing the construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) process on MnDOT projects. Dr. Shane is currently working with the Iowa Department of Transportation on projects involving providing supportive services for disadvantaged business enterprises, information sharing workflow, and rapid bridge deck joint repair. Dr. Shane has also been engaged in research regarding work zone safety and risk.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Management, University of Colorado, 2006
- MS, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Management, University of Colorado, 2003
- BS, Engineering-Civil Specialty, Colorado School of Mines, 2000
Profesional Experience
- W. A. Klinger Teaching Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2020–present
- Associate Department Chair, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Summer 2020–present
- Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2012–present
- Director, Construction Management and Technology program, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2010–present
- Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2006–2012
- Engineering Associate, Kansas Department of Transportation, Atwood, KS, 2000–2001
Selected Publications
- Shrestha, B. K., J. Choi, Y. H. Kwak, and J. S. Shane. 2021. Recipes for Standardized Capital Projects’ Performance Success. Journal of Management in Engineering, Vol. 37, No. 4.
- Dang, H., J. S. and Shane. 2020. Fraud and Abuse Schemes in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution, ASCE, August 2020.
- Choi, J. O., B. Shrestha, Y. H. Kwak, and J. S. Shane. 2020. Innovative Technologies and Management Approaches for Facility Design Standardization and Modularization of Capital Projects. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, September 2020.
- Kermanshachi, S., B. Dao, B. Rouhanizadeh, J. S. Shane, and S. Anderson. 2018. Development of the Project Complexity Assessment and Management Framework for Heavy Industrial Projects. International Journal of Construction Education and Research.
Selected Referred Conference Proceedings
- Dang, H., and J. S. Shane. 2020. A Linear Development Model for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Construction Engineering and Management. Proc., Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ.
- Resende, C. B., M. J. Volk, and J. S. Shane. 2020. Post-Project Evaluation and Lessons Learned. Proc., Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ.
- Shane, J. S., T. Becker, C. Roberts, and M. Kiggins. 2020. Owner and Contractor Choices and Dilemmas: Contemporary Project Delivery Options. Proc., Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, and Service
- ASCE—American Society of Civil Engineers
- Management Practices in Construction Chair, 2015–present
- Journal of Management in Engineering Editorial Board, 2015–present
- Co-editor, Special Collection on Diversity, 2019–2021
- Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction Editorial Board, 2017–present
- DBIA—Design-Build Institute of America
- TRB—Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
- Member, Committee on Construction Management, AKC10, 2008–2020 (Chair, 2021–present)
- Member, Committee on Contracting Equity, AJE60, 2018–present
- ASCE, 2014, Journal of Management in Engineering, Best Peer Reviewed Paper Award for “Project Complexity Mapping in Five Dimensions for Complex Transportation Projects” (Vol. 29, No. 4, October 2013)
- Iowa State University, College of Engineering, Early Career Engineering Faculty Research Award, 2012
- Design-Build Institute of America, 2010 Distinguished Leadership Award for Faculty
- ASCE, 2008, Journal of Management in Engineering, Best Peer Reviewed Paper Award for “Comparative Analysis of Owner Goals for Design/Build Projects” (Vol. 24, No. 1, January 2008
Research
Completed Research
In-Progress Research
Anuj Sharma
About Anuj
Dr. Anuj Sharma is a professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. Dr. Sharma’s research has been recognized by numerous funding agencies, including the National Science Foundation, Federal Highway Administration, National Institute of Health, several state departments of transportation, and multiple city public works departments. Dr. Sharma has been granted awards of more than $13M, which contribute to fund his research. He has served as principal investigator/co-principal investigator for over 32 research projects over 9 years.
His research uses big data-driven discoveries to help make better short-term (usually automated control) and long-term (policy) decisions. Dr. Sharma instrumented and is currently co-leading the REACTOR Laboratory. The lab is able to ingest multiple streams of real-time data to assist in driving transportation policy decisions. Research efforts at the lab are focused on data ingestion, real-time analytics, batch processing, visualization/front end development, and archiving of numerous data streams.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 2008
- MS, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2004
- BE, Civil Engineering, Regional Engineering College, Rourkela, India, 2001
Professional Experience
- Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2019–present
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, 2019–present
- CEO, ETALYC Inc., 2016–present
- Visiting Faculty, Indian Institute of Technology, 2019–2022
Selected Publications
- Armstrong, A., Y. Adu-Gyamfi, S. V. Gursoy, J. Merickel, M. Rizzo, and A. Sharma. 2022. Driver Maneuver Detection and Analysis using Time Series Segmentation and Classification. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems.
- Venkatachalapathy, A., C. Hamann, S. Spears, E. Shirtcliff, and A. Sharma. 2022. A Naturalistic Study Assessing the Impact of Daytime Running Lights and Vehicle Passing Events on Cyclist’s Physiological Stress. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspective.
- Sarkar, S., A. Mukherjee, A. Joshi, C. Hegde, and A. Sharma. 2022. Generative Semantic Domain Adaptation for Perception in Autonomous Driving. Journal Big Data Analytics in Transportation.
- Emtenan, A. M. T., A. Haghighat, M. Shields, J. Shaw, P. Hawley, A. Sharma, and C. M. Day. 2022. Development of Right-Turn-on-Red Volume Estimation Models for the Highway Capacity Manual. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.
- Barnwal, A., P. Chakraborty, A. Sharma, L. Riera-Garcia, K. Ozcan, O. Davami, S. Sarkar, M. Rizzo, and J. Merickel. 2022. Sugar and Stops in Drivers with Insulin-Dependent Type 1 Diabetes. Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 173.
- Poddar, S., P. Chakraborty, A. Sharma, S. Knickerbocker, and N. Hawkins. 2022. Massively Parallelizable Approach for Evaluating Signalized Arterial Performance Using Probe-based data. Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
- Arabi, S., A. Sharma, M. Reyes, C. Hamann, and C. Peek-Asa. 2022. Farm Vehicle Following Distance Estimation Using Deep Learning and Monocular Camera Images. Sensors, Vol. 22, No. 7, 2736 pp.
- Venkatachalapathy, A., A. Sharma, and L. D. Vanajakshi. 2022. A Naturalistic Data-Driven Study of Indian Traffic Conditions and Driver’s Physiological Stress. Transportation in Developing Economies, Vol. 8, No. 23.
- Zarindast, A., S. Poddar, and A. Sharma. 2022. A data-driven method for congestion identification and classification. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, Vol. 148, No. 4.
Professional Affiliations and Service
- Current Reviewer for Analytic Methods in Accident Research, Accident Analysis and Prevention, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Research Part F, Journal of Transportation Safety and Security, Transportation in Developing Economies, Transportation Research Record, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Traffic Injury and Prevention
- Voting Member, TRB Traffic Signal Systems Committee, 2014–present
- Voting Member, TRB Traffic Signal Systems Education Sub-committee, 2014-present
- Web Administrator, TRB Traffic Signal System’s Committee, 2012–present
Research
Completed Research
In-Progress Research
Omar Smadi
About Omar
Dr. Omar Smadi has over 25 years of experience in the area of infrastructure and asset management ranging from pavements, bridges, safety, pavement marking, signs and other infrastructure assets. He is currently serving as principal investigator for several research projects for the Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa Highway Research Board, the federally funded Midwest Transportation Center, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Second Highway Research Program, and Federal Highway Administration dealing with roadway data, safety, and asset management.
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Education
- PhD, Transportation Engineering, Iowa State University, 2000
- MS, Transportation Engineering, Iowa State University, 1994
- BS, Civil Engineering, Yarmouk University, Jordan, 1987
Professional Experience
Iowa State University (ISU), Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
- Professor, 2023–present
- Associate Professor, 2014–2023
- Associate Chair for Research and International Collaboration, 2020–present
Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University
- Director, Center for Transportation Research and Education (CTRE), 2015–present
- Director, Roadway Infrastructure Management and Operations Systems (RIMOS) program, 2010–present
- Research Scientist, 1994–present
Selected Publications
Dr. Smadi has authored or co-authored a total of 48 peer-reviewed archival journal articles in impactful journals. Since joining the CCEE Department in 2014, Dr. Smadi published 36 journal articles, with the overwhelming majority being with his students, post-doctoral associates, and fellow research staff. In addition to journal articles, Dr. Smadi has authored 65 peer-reviewed conference proceedings and 39 technical reports.
- Abukhalil, Y., and O. Smadi. 2022. A Bootstrap-Based Integer Programming Algorithm for Budget Allocation in Pavement Management Systems. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, Vol. 28, No. 1.
- Chen, Y-A., H. Ceylan, I. Nlenanya, O. Kaya, O. Smadi, P. C. Taylor, S. Kim, K. Gopalakrishnan, and D. E. King. 2022. Long-term performance evaluation of Iowa concrete overlays. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 23, No. 3.
- Nlenanya, I., and O. Smadi. 2021. A Risk Management Database Framework Implementation for Transportation Asset Management. CivilEng, Vol. 2, pp. 193–
- Sassani, A., O. Smadi, and N. Hawkins. 2021. Developing Pavement Marking Management Systems: A Theoretical Model Framework Based on the Experiences of the US Transportation Agencies. Infrastructures.
- Safaei, N., O. Smadi, A. Masoud, and B. Safaei. 2021. An Automatic Image Processing Algorithm Based on Crack Pixel Density for Pavement Crack Detection and Classification. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 15, pp. 159–172.
- Alhasan, A., O. Smadi, R. Walton, and B. L. Schleppi. 2020. Pavement texture characterization using wavelets analysis in relation to pendulum skid tester. International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
- Hallmark, S., A. Goswamy, T. Litteral, N. Hawkins, O. Smadi, and S. Knickerbocker. 2020. Evaluation of sequential dynamic chevron warning systems on rural two-lane curves. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2674, No. 10.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, and Service
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Member, ASCE Infrastructure Management Committee (2008–present)
- Member, ASCE Advanced Technology Committee (2010–present)
- Member, ASCE Highway Pavement Committee (2010–present)
- International Road Federation (IRF)
- Executive Board Member of the Washington Program Center (2012–present)
- Executive Board Treasurer (2021–present)
- Asset Management Committee (Chair for 4 years) (2013–2018)
- Transportation Research Board (TRB)
- Member, TRB Committee AFD20 – Pavement Monitoring and Evaluation (Chair for 6 years) (2004–2016)
- Member, TRB Committee AFD10 – Pavement Management (2005–2014)
- Member, TRB Committee ABC40 – Asset Management (2007–2019)
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- Friend, AASHTO Asset Management Subcommittee
- World Road Association (PIARC): Infrastructure Asset Management Group
Research
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In-Progress Research
Sri Sritharan
About Sri
Dr. Sri Sritharan has more than 20 years of research experience and is the author or co-author of more than 250 journal and conference proceeding publications, which cover a range of topics including ultra-high performance concrete, soil-foundation-structure interaction, precast structural systems, and seismic-resistant design. His research experience includes several major collaborative studies involving partnerships with more than 10 researchers and practitioners in each study. He contributes to various research on transportation projects associated with the Bridge Engineering Center.
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Education
- PhD, Structural Engineering, University of California, 1998
- ME, Civil Engineering, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 1989
- BSc, Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1985
Professional Experience
- Member, International Faculty Board, Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, Italy, 2020–present
- Director, Structure Testing Facilities, Iowa State University, 2016–present
- Faculty member, Center for Post-Graduate Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology, ROSE School, Institute for Advanced Study, Pavia, Italy, 2014–present
- Lead Faculty, Wind Energy Initiative, College of Engineering, Iowa State University, 2011–present
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2018–2021
- Interim Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives, College of Engineering (CoE), Iowa State University, Ames, 2016–2021
- Wilkinson Chair of Interdisciplinary Engineering, Iowa State University, 2016–2021
Selected Publications
- Liang, X., and S. Sritharan. 2021. Use of Unstressed Strands for Connections of Precast Concrete Members. PCI Journal, Vol. 66, No. 3, pp. 49–66.
- Liu, Q., C. French, and S. Sritharan. 2021. Comparative Response of Rocking-Wall Systems with Cast-in-place and Precast Floor Systems in Buildings. Engineering Structures, Vol. 234.
- Liang, X., C. Du, B. Zhao, Z. Li, S. Sritharan, and H. Zhang. 2021. Performance of Circular Hollow Concrete Columns with a Single Layer of Transverse Reinforcement. Structures, Vol. 32, pp. 15–27.
- Kalliontzis, D., and S. Sritharan. 2021. Seismic Behavior of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Precast Concrete Members with Rubber Layers at the Jointed Connection. PCI Journal, Vol. 66, No. 1, pp. 66–76. Also, published in Japanese in the Journal of Prestressed Concrete, Japan, Japan Prestressed Concrete Institute.
- Liu, Q., C. French, and S. Sritharan, S. 2020. Performance of a PreWEC System with Precast Surrounding Structure. ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 117, No. 23.
- Honarvar, E., S. Sritharan, M. Rouse, and W. Meeker. 2020. Probablistic Approach to Integrating Thermal Effects in Camber and Stress Analyses of Concrete Beams. ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol 25, No. 4.
Awards
- ISU Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research, Iowa State University, 2019
- Member of Emerging Leaders Academy, Iowa State University, 2018–2019
- Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Leadership of Committee 341 – Earthquake-Resistant Concrete Bridges, American Concrete Institute, 2016
- Martin P. Korn Award, in recognition for a technical paper in the PCI Journal that is most worthy of special commendation for its merit as a contribution in design and research, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, 2016
- George D. Nasser Award, for a paper relating to the design, research production, or construction of precast concrete structures, award recognized three co-authors who were 40 years of age or younger, 2016
- Y. Lin Award for contributions to the field of field of Prestressed Concrete, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2016
- R. Boylan Eminent Faculty Award for Research, College of Engineering, Iowa State University, 2016
- Renewable Energy Impact Award, Iowa Energy Center, 2015
Research
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In-Progress Research
Peter Taylor
About Peter
Dr. Peter Taylor leads internationally recognized research at the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center. His high-impact work has resulted in the development of standard practices such as AASHTO PP 84: Developing Performance Engineered Concrete Pavement Mixtures. Additionally, his research has helped transportation agencies save millions of dollars by preventing premature failures in sawn joints and improving concrete proportioning tools for sustainable concrete mixtures.
Dr. Taylor regularly presents at workshops, seminars, and conferences as an invited speaker, where the information he presents about the current research in concrete technology has a strong impact on the concrete pavement community in the United States and internationally.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 1995
- BS, Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 1982
Professional Experience
- Director, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2015–present
- Research Professor, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Ames, IA, 2020–present
- Co-Director, Center for Nanotechnology of Cementitious Systems, Iowa State University, 2008–2015
- Engineer & Group Manager, Construction Technology Laboratories (CTLGroup), 1997–2007
- Engineer, Cement and Concrete Institute, South Africa, 1992–1997
- Senior Lecturer, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 1990–1991
- Research Officer, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1987–1989
- Engineer, Stewart Scott, NCL – Consulting Engineers, 1983–1987
Selected Publications
- Goran A., S. Sadati, Y. Ling, P. Taylor, K. Wang, and J. T. Kevern. 2022. Penetrating Sealer Effects on the Durability Performance of Concrete Joints. Materials Journal, 119, No. 6.
- Rahman, M. L., A. Malakooti, H. Ceylan, P. Taylor, and S. Kim. 2022. A Review of Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavement System Technologies: From the Laboratory to the Full-Scale Implementation. Construction and Building Materials.
- Chen, Y-A., P. Taylor, H. Ceylan, and X. Wang. 2021. Evaluation of Joint Activation and Slab Length in Concrete Overlays. Road Materials and Pavement Design, Vol. 23, No. 12, pp. 2914–2923.
- Sun, W., K. Wang, P. Taylor, and X. Wang. 2021. Air void clustering in concrete and its effect on concrete strength. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 23, No. 14, pp. 5127–5141.
- Wi, K., K. Wang, P. Taylor, P., S. Laflamme, S. Sritharan, and H. Qin. 2021. Properties and Microstructure of Extrusion-Based 3D Printing Mortar Containing a Highly Flowable, Rapid Set Grout. Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 124.
- Wang, X., P. Song, H. Yu, P. Taylor, S. Sadati, K. Freeseman, and Y. Ning. 2021. Extended Life Concrete Bridge Decks Utilizing Internal Curing to Reduce Cracking – Materials Characterization and Engineering Demonstration. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 275.
- Ling, Y., P. Zhang, J. Wang, P. Taylor, and S. Hu. 2020. Effects of nanoparticles on engineering performance of cementitious composites reinforced with PVA fibers. Nanotechnology Reviews, Vol. 9, pp. 504–514.
Professional Affiliations
- Active member of Transportation Research Board, American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and ACI Iowa
- Vice-chair, ACI 325: Concrete Pavements
- Sub-committee chair, ACI 325-F: Concrete Overlays
- Board Member, International Society of Concrete Pavements
- Chair of Planning Committee for ACI IA Better Concrete Conference
- American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA), Strategic Advisory Board, 2017–present
Awards
- Frank G. Erskine Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Use of Lightweight Aggregate Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute, 2022
- Technical Innovation Award, American Public Works Association, Iowa Chapter, 2017
- Concrete State Award for Technical Achievement, Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association, 2017
- PCA Education Foundation J.P. Gleason Fellowship Award, Portland Cement Association, 2015
Research
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Judy Thomas
About Judy
Ms. Judy Thomas works directly with InTrans Director Shauna Hallmark to address the needs of the Institute for Transportation, including coordinating the review and submittal of proposals and budgets for project grants with the Office of Sponsored Programs. Additionally, she also assists with event planning and coordination as needed.
David Veneziano
About David
Dr. David Veneziano is the safety circuit rider with the Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program at the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University. Dr. Veneziano earned his doctorate in transportation engineering from Iowa State University in 2006. He has over 15 years of experience in various aspects of transportation research, including safety and operational analysis, winter maintenance applications, intelligent transportation systems, and remote sensing. He has considerable research experience working with numerous agencies, including the National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Iowa, California, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Maryland, and Montana Departments of Transportation, among others. In addition, his experience includes outreach and training activities for safety treatments, roadside safety, work zone flagging and safety, and roadway signing and marking.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering), Iowa State University, 2006
- MS, Transportation Planning, Iowa State University, 2002
- BS, Management, St. Joseph’s College, 2000
Professional Experience
- Safety Circuit Rider, Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2015–present
- Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, 2006–2015
- Professional experience has focused on conducting research and outreach in the areas of traffic safety, operations, and intelligent transportation systems. Other transportation-related research efforts include winter maintenance, planning, economic analysis, and remote sensing. Emphasis has been on evaluation of low-cost safety and operational countermeasures and treatments for rural roads.
- Outreach activities include workshops and training for local road agencies, addressing various needs including low-cost safety treatments, work zone flagging, and signing training.
Selected Publications
- Veneziano, D. 2022. Designing Low Water Crossings. Presented at the 2022 Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas (MINK) Local Roads Meeting, St. Joseph, MO, September 29.
- Hallmark, S., D. Veneziano, T. Litteral, and J. Wood. 2022. Identifying Short Term Strategies for Local Agencies to Prepare for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. , Road Safety and Simulation Conference, Athens, Greece, June 2022.
- Veneziano, D., and V. Goetz. 2021. Technology Exchange on Local Roads Bridge Programs. Transportation Research Circular E-C272.
- Fay, L., N. Villwock-Witte, K. Clouser, and D. Veneziano. 2020. Severe Weather Index. Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, MD.
- Veneziano, D., and O. Smadi. 2018. Investigating the Necessity and Prioritizing Pavement Markings on Low-Volume Roads. Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN.
- Veneziano, D., and K. Knapp. 2016. Sign Effectiveness Guide. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
- Knapp, K., D. Veneziano, and P. Albritton. 2015. Evaluation of Pavement Markings on Low-Volume Rural Roadways in Iowa. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
- Veneziano, D. 2016. Evaluation of the Fredonyer Pass Icy Curve Warning System. Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.
- Veneziano, D., A. Muthumani, and X. Shi. 2015. Safety Effects of Fixed Automated Spray Technology Systems. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2482, pp. 102–109.
- Veneziano, D., X. Shi, L. Ballard, Z. Ye, and L. Fay. 2014. A Benefit-Cost Analysis Toolkit: Assessing Road Weather Management Technologies and Enabling Winter Maintenance Best Practices. ASCE Special Publication Climatic Effects on Pavement and Geotechnical Infrastructure, pp. 217–230.
- Veneziano, D., L. and Koon. 2014. Survey of Western State Safety Warning Devices. Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.
Professional Affiliations
- Member, TRB Standing Committee on Road Weather (AKR50)