Research Engineer Associate Iii
Kentucky Transportation Center
Conduct research for the Pavement, Materials, and Geotechnical Section, providing expertise and insight on construction materials used on Kentucky roadways. Manage research projects for several clients, most notably the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Write research proposals, create project budgets, and manage student workers.Developed budget management system that has now been adopted throughout KTC.Invited to teach T2's "Asphalt Paving Best Practices" workshop.Presented at PAIKY Winter School in 2009 (Factors Affecting Durability) and in 2011 (Warm Mix Asphalt).Manage student workers for PMG Section, including schedule and workload management.Improved Performance Evaluation score six out of seven years (one year stayed constant).Warm Mix Asphalt research paper selected for inclusion in NAPA's 2011 International WMA Conference.Research topics include WMA, Factors Affecting Asphalt Durability, HMA Density and Permeability, Safety Edge, Non-nuclear Density Measurements for Soil Compaction, and Improved Longitudinal Joint Construction