2026 Research Showcase Morning Keynote Session

Introduction and Housekeeping David Maruca, Program Development Administrator, Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation Welcoming Remarks Michael J. Manzella, Director of Statewide Planning, New Jersey Department of Transportation Opening Remarks Priya Jain, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Transportation Keynote Address Craig Thor, PhD, Chief Scientist, Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center, Federal Highway Administration Matt Cuddy, PhD, Operations Research Analyst, Volpe Center, United States Department of Transportation