The U.S. DOT Volpe Center calls upon its elite corps of principal technical advisors to take lead roles in initiating, developing, and shaping its research and technology application programs and other activities that address critical national issues and challenges.

These experts work closely with the director and other senior technical staff to identify emerging transportation technologies and evolving national concerns, conducting analyses and assessments on topics of national significance, and exploring new opportunities for the U.S. DOT Volpe Center to participate in their resolution.

Meet Our Experts

	Kim Cardosi, PhD - Aviation Human Factors Kim Cardosi is a principal technical advisor for aviation human factors. Read more about Kim Cardosi, PhD
	Divya Chandra, PhD - Aviation Human Factors Divya Chandra, PhD is a principal technical advisor for aviation human factors. Read more about Divya Chandra, PhD
	Marco daSilva - Principal Technical Advisor for Systems Safety and Engineering Marco daSilva is the principal technical advisor for systems safety and engineering. Read more about Marco daSilva
	Donald L. Fisher, PhD - Surface Transportation Human Factors Donald L. Fisher, PhD is the principal technical advisor for surface transportation human factors. Read more about Donald L. Fisher, PhD
	Andrew Hansen, PhD- Aviation Modeling and System Design Andrew Hansen,PhD is the principal technical advisor for aviation modeling and system design. Read more about Andrew Hansen, PhD
	Kristin C. Lewis, PhD - Aviation Fuels and Resilient Supply Chains Kristin Lewis, PhD is the principal technical advisor for aviation fuels and resilient supply chains. Read more about Kristin Lewis, PhD
	David G. Madsen - Motor Carrier Safety David G. Madsen is the principal technical advisor for motor carrier safety. Read more about David G. Madsen
	Don Pickrell, PhD - Transportation Economics Don Pickrell, PhD is the principal technical advisor for transportation economics. Read more about Don Pickrell, PhD
	David Raymond - Aviation Facilities and Business Services David Raymond is the principal technical advisor for aviation facilities and business services. Read more about David Raymond
	Raymond Resendes - Cybersecurity Raymond Resendes is the principal technical advisor for cybersecurity. Read more about Raymond Resendes
	Mike Scarpino - Ground Vehicle Fuels, Electrification, and Deployment Michael (Mike) Scarpino is the principal technical advisor for ground vehicle fuels, electrification, and deployment. Read more about Mike Scarpino
	Tom Schaffnit - Transportation Technology Innovation Tom Schaffnit is a principal technical advisor for transportation technology innovation. Read more about Tom Schaffnit
	Suzanne Sloan - Transportation Technology Innovation Suzanne Sloan is a principal technical advisor for transportation technology innovation. Read more about Suzanne Sloan
	Edwin Tait – Aviation Safety Management Edwin Tait is the principal technical advisor for aviation safety management. Read more about Edwin Tait
	Eric York Wallischeck - Transportation Logistics and Security Eric York Wallischeck is the principal technical advisor for transportation logistics and security. Read more about Eric York Wallischeck
	Frank Y. Wang, PhD - Wake Vortex Frank Y. Wang, PhD is the principal technical advisor for wake vortex. Read more about Frank Y. Wang, PhD