Overseeing more than a dozen research projects funded by TxDOT and performed by Texas Universities. AASHTO High Value Research winner (formerly "Sweet 16"). Active with Transportation Research Board (TRB).
Up until mid 2019: Coatings and corrosion expert for the Texas Department of Transportation, primary focus on steel bridges. Served on NACE CIP subcommittee for 3 years. Active in recent rewrite of all CIP quiz questions. Active in the prior (2007?) rewrite of the CIP Bridge course. Have presented at various industry conferences, including NACE and SSPC. Developed and oversaw the TxDOT 3rd party coating inspection program Currently hold NACE CIP Level 3 with Bridge stamp, SSPC BCI Level 2 and PCS.
Previously active on various NACE, ASTM and SSPC standards committees. Active in most recent (2014) TxDOT specbook rewrite.