Research and Development
Pavement and Geotechnical Research
- Pavement and Geotechnical Research Administrator
- Zhongjie "Doc" Zhang, Ph.D., P.E.
- (225) 767-9162
- doc.zhang@la.gov

- Pavement Research Engineer (In Training)
- Jun Liu
- (225) 767-9115
- Jun.Liu@la.gov

- 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

- Engineering Technician
- Vacant

- Professor, Research - GERL Manager
- Murad Abu-Farsakh, Ph.D., P.E.
- (225) 767-9147
- cefars@lsu.edu

Materials Research
- Engineering Technician 5
- Vacant

- Professor, SRPC Director
- Louay N. Mohammad, Ph.D., P.E. (WY), F. ASCE
- (225) 767-9126
- louaym@lsu.edu

- Research Associate
- Vacant

- Research Associate
- Vacant

Special Studies
- Special Studies Research Administrator
- Julius A. Codjoe, Ph.D., P.E.
- (225) 767-9761
- Julius.Codjoe@la.gov

- Assistant Professor, Research, Planning/Intermodal Research Manager
- Ruijie “Rebecca” Bian, Ph.D.
- (225) 767-9163
- Ruijie.Bian@la.gov

- Assistant Professor, Research, ITS/Traffic Research Manager
- Milhan Moomen, Ph.D.
- (225) 767-9161
- Milhan.Moomen@la.gov

- Assistant Professor, Research, Safety Research Manager
- Elisabeta Mitran, Ph.D.
- (225) 767-9129
- elisabeta.mitran@la.gov

Technology Transfer and Training
- Associate Director, Technology Transfer and Training
- Mary Leah Coco, Ph.D.
- (225) 767-9167
- maryleah.coco@la.gov

Publications
- Technical Writer and Editor
- Vacant

Technology Transfer
Structured Training Program
- Management Development Program Manager
- Ted Ball
- (225) 767-9714
- ted.ball@la.gov

- Engineering Technician Training Program Manager
- Claire Dixon
- (225) 767-9135
- claire.dixon@la.gov

- Maintenance Training Program Manager/District Training Liaison
- Keith Antee
- (225) 767-9125
- dennis.antee@la.gov

- Asphalt Concrete and Special Topics Training Program Manager
- Hannah Boggs
- (225) 767-9725
- hannah.boggs@la.gov

- Safety Training Program Manager
- Vacant

External Training Programs
- NHI/Individual Registration/Special Event Program Manager
- Allison Landry
- (225) 767-9134
- allison.landry@la.gov

- Microsoft/CADD/Special Training Program Manager
- Melissa Lee
- (225) 767-9155
- melissa.lee@la.gov

Local Technical Assistance Program
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. |
Secretary, 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 |
Firouz Rosti, 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 |
Firouz Rosti |
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.