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Office of the Director
External Programs
| Title |
Name |
Phone Number |
E-mail |
| Associate Director |
Vijaya (V.J.) Gopu, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9102 |
v.gopu@la.gov |
Research and Development
Pavement and Geotechnical Research
| Title |
Name |
Phone Number |
E-mail |
Pavement & Geotechnical
Research Administrator |
Zhongjie "Doc" Zhang, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9162 |
doc.zhang@la.gov |
| Pavement Research |
| Pavement Research Manager |
Qiming Chen, Ph.D.,P.E. |
(225) 767-9104 |
qiming.chen@la.gov |
| Pavement Research Engineer |
Moses Akentuna, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9151 |
moses.akentuna@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician DCL |
Terrell Gorham |
(225) 767-9181 |
terrell.gorham@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 1 |
Vacant |
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| Engineering Technician 5 |
Biyuan Zheng |
(225) 767-9160 |
biyuan.zheng@la.gov |
| Pavement Research Facility - ALF |
Professor - Research
Accelerated Pavement
Research Program Manager |
Zhong Wu, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 749-8900 |
zwu2@lsu.edu |
Pavement Research
Facility Manager |
Moinul Mahdi, Ph.D. |
(225) 749-8900 |
mmahdi2@lsu.edu |
| Geotechnical Research |
Senior Geotechnical
Research Engineer |
Gavin Gautreau, P.E. |
(225) 767-9110 |
gavin.gautreau@la.gov |
Geotechnical
Research Engineer |
Nick Ferguson, P.E. |
(225) 767-9127 |
nicholas.ferguson@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 5 |
Chris Mertz |
(225) 767-9113 |
chris.mertz@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 4 |
Hend Alyousef |
(225) 767-9113 |
hend.alyousef@la.gov |
| Geotechnical Engineering Research Laboratory |
Professor, Research
GERL Manager |
Murad Abu-Farsakh, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9147 |
cefars@lsu.edu |
| Research Associate IV |
Masoud Nobahar |
(225) 767-9142 |
mnobahar@lsu.edu |
Materials Research
| Title |
Name |
Phone Number |
E-mail |
Materials Research
Administrator |
Samuel B. Cooper III, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9164 |
samuel.cooperIII@la.gov |
| Asphalt Research |
| Asphalt Research Manager |
Vacant |
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| Asphalt Engineer |
Saman Salari, P.E. |
(225) 767-9128 |
saman.salari@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 5 |
Hannah Boggs |
(225) 767-9180 |
hannah.boggs@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 5 |
Angela LeMay |
(225) 767-9196 |
angela.lemay@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician DCL |
Jeremy Icenogle |
(225) 767-9196 |
jeremy.icenogle@la.gov |
| Concrete Research |
| Concrete Research Manager |
Zhen Liu |
(225) 767-9138 |
zhen.liu@la.gov |
| Concrete Research Engineer |
Vacant |
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| Engineering Technican DCL |
Norris Rosser |
(225) 767-9132 |
norris.rosser@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 5 |
Austin Gueho |
(225) 767-9173 |
austin.gueho@la.gov |
| Engineering Technician 4 |
Aaron Brown |
(225) 767-9107 |
aaron.brown3@la.gov |
| Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Materials and Technologies Center (SRPC) |
Professor
SRPC Director |
Louay N. Mohammad, Ph.D., P.E. (WY), F. ASCE |
(225) 767-9126 |
louaym@lsu.edu |
| Structures Research |
| Sr. Structures Research Engineer |
Walid Alaywan, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9106 |
walid.alaywan@la.gov |
Special Studies
| Title |
Name |
Phone Number |
E-mail |
Special Studies
Research Administrator |
Julius A. Codjoe, Ph.D., P.E. |
(225) 767-9761 |
julius.codjoe@la.gov |
| Planning and Intermodal Research |
Assistant Professor, Research
Planning/Intermodal Research Manager |
Ruijie “Rebecca” Bian, Ph.D. |
(225) 767-9163 |
ruijie.bian@la.gov |
| ITS & Traffic Research |
Assistant Professor, Research
ITS/Traffic Research Manager |
Milhan Moomen, Ph.D. |
(225) 767-9161 |
Milhan.Moomen@la.gov |
| Research Associate V |
M. Ashifur Rahman, Ph.D. |
(225) 767-9158 |
ashifur.rahman@la.gov |
| Safety |
Assistant Professor, Research
Safety Research Manager |
Elisabeta Mitran, Ph.D. |
(225) 767-9129 |
elisabeta.mitran@la.gov |
Technology Transfer and Training
Publications
Technology Transfer
| Title |
Name |
Phone Number |
E-mail |
| Technology Transfer Engineer |
Corey Mayeux, P.E. |
(225) 767-9123 |
corey.mayeux@la.gov |
Structured Training Program
| Title |
Name |
Phone Number |
E-mail |
DOTD Structured
Training Director |
Kirk Wales |
(225) 767-9137 |
christopher.wales@la.gov |
Management Development
Program Manager |
Ted Ball |
(225) 767-9714 |
ted.ball@la.gov |
Construction and Materials Training
Program Manager |
Patrick Frazier |
(225) 767-9159 |
patrick.frazier@la.gov |
Pre-Construction Training
Program Manager |
Heather Huval |
(225) 767-9166 |
heather.huval@la.gov |
District Training Liaison
PCC/Structural Training |
Vacant |
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Asphalt Concrete and Special Topics
Training Program Manager |
Dimetrie Chopin |
(225) 767-9130 |
Dimetrie.Chopin@la.gov |
Maintenance Training
Program Manager
District Training Liaison |
Vacant |
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Engineering Technician Training
Program Manager |
Claire Dixon |
(225) 767-9135 |
claire.dixon@la.gov |
Safety Training
Program Manager |
Keith Antee |
(225) 767-9125 |
dennis.antee@la.gov |
Training Records
Program Manager |
Susan Nichols |
(225) 767-9140 |
susan.nichols@la.gov |
External Training Programs
Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
LTRC Policy Committee
| Name |
Title |
| Christopher P. Knotts, P.E. |
Chief Engineer, DOTD |
| Sam Cooper, Ph.D., P.E. |
Director, LTRC (ex-officio) |
| Tyson Rupnow, Ph.D., P.E. |
Associate Director, Research, LTRC (ex-officio) |
| Mary Leah Coco, Ph.D. |
Associate Director, Technology Transfer and Training, LTRC (ex-officio) |
| Norma Jean Mattei, Ph.D., P.E. |
Civil Engineering Chairman, University of New Orleans |
| Katherine Raymond, Ph.D |
School of Science and Engineering, Tulane University |
| Eric Kalivoda, Ph.D., P.E. |
Assistant Secretary, Planning and Programming, DOTD |
| M. Todd Donmyer, P.E. |
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Operations, DOTD |
| Nazimuddin "Wasi" Wasiuddin, Ph.D., P.E. |
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Louisiana Tech University |
| George Voyiadjis, Ph.D. |
Professor, Louisiana State University |
| Ken McManis, Ph.D., P.E. |
Professor and Head of Department of Civil Engineering, University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Dimitrios Dermisis, Ph.D., P.E. |
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, McNeese State University |
| Alex Hak-Chul Shin, Ph.D., P.E. |
Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Southern University |
| Laura Phillips, Observer |
Federal Highway Administration |
LTRC Foundation
| Name |
Affiliation |
| Samuel B. Cooper, Jr. |
LTRC |
| Tyson Rupnow |
LTRC |
| Mary Leah Coco |
LTRC |
| Christopher P. Knotts |
DOTD |
| Eric Kalivoda |
DOTD |
| M. Todd Donmyer |
DOTD |
| Nazimuddin Wasiuddin |
Louisiana Tech University |
| Ken McManis |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Alex Hak-Chul Shin |
Southern University |
| Katherine Raymond |
Tulane University |
| George Voyiadjis |
Louisiana State University |
| Norma Jean Mattei |
University of New Orleans |
| Dimitrios Dermisis |
McNeese State University |
| Robert Yeargain |
Asphalt Products Unlimited |
| Michael Demouy |
Concrete and Aggregates Association of Louisiana |
| Ken Naquin |
Associated General Contractors |
| Barker Dirmann |
ACEC of Louisiana |
Download the LTRC Foundation brochure
The LTRC Foundation is governed by a board of directors whose composition reflects the nature of the transportation community (public, private, and academic). Included in this group are three representatives of DOTD, two LTRC administrative positions, four private industry representatives, and representatives of the seven Louisiana universities with engineering programs (University of New Orleans, Southern University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Tulane University, and Louisiana State University).
The LTRC Foundation: The foundation was chartered as a non-profit corporation instituted solely for the purpose of enhancing and supporting LTRC. A primary purpose of LTRC is to establish cooperation among the groups who work to improve Louisiana’s transportation systems. The LTRC Foundation represents a unique opportunity for government, industry, and academia to partner in meeting that expectation.
Accomplishments: The foundation exists to enhance and support LTRC as the focus for 1) transportation and safety infrastructure research, 2) education, and 3) transportation training in Louisiana. The first goal of the foundation was to plan, develop, and construct the Transportation Training and Education Center (TTEC) for the entire transportation community. This goal was realized when TTEC became operational in January 2006.
Other accomplishments include the ALF (Accelerated Loading Facility) Building and addition of the ATLaS 30, which maximizes pavement testing by simulating the effects of dual truck tires at maximum loads over various distances on both asphalt and concrete pavements. In addition, the foundation has led the distribution of AASHTO scholarships and awards to local students, impacting the next generation of leadership in the transportation community.
Future Goals: While the foundation is proud of its accomplishments, much work remains in the quest to lead LTRC to national prominence. Future goals for the LTRC Foundation include:
- Planning and construction of a new LTRC building
- Enhancing the research/equipment capabilities of LTRC
- Endowing LTRC Research Professorships
- Promoting TTEC as a regional center for transportation workforce development
Supporting the LTRC Foundation: The LTRC Foundation seeks to effect a true public/private partnership for improving transportation in Louisiana. In that regard, parties interested in supporting the foundation are encouraged to contact the LTRC Director or any member of the LTRC Foundation Board of Directors for further information.
Tax Exempt status of foundation: The LTRC Foundation was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been assigned an Employer Identifi cation Number, 72-1350383. Tax exempt status was approved by the IRS on April 10, 1998. Accordingly, donors may deduct contributions to the foundation as provided in Section 170 of the Code.