Technical Science Committee
We gratefully acknowledge the members of the Technical Science Committee for their time and expertise in supporting ICISR 2026. The committee plays a critical role in reviewing and evaluating submitted abstracts and extended papers. Members assess submissions for technical accuracy, originality, and relevance to the conference themes, ensuring a high-quality program that reflects current research and practical advancements in sulfide-bearing aggregate science and concrete durability.
| Member | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
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University of Connecticut | Research Associate and Adjunct Professor |
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Anthony Bentivegna
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Durability Engineers | Principal, Founder |
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Rodolfo Castillo Araiza
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Université Laval | Research Associate |
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Josée Duchesne
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Université Laval | Applied Mineralogy Professor |
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Paul Dunlop
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Ulster University | Research Director (Geo & Enve.) |
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Pierre-Luc Fecteau
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Université Laval | Research Associate |
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Isabel Fernandes
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University of Lisboa, Dom Luiz Institute | Researcher |
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Benoit Fournier
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Université Laval | Full Professor |
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Lesley Frame
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University of Connecticut | Assistant Professor, Materials Sciences |
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Rachel Garside
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Petrolab Limited | Senior Geomaterials Petrographer |
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Christoph Geiss
|
Trinity College | Professor of Physics and Environmental Sciences |
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Jonathan Gourley
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Trinity College | Principal Lecturer and Laboratory Coordinator |
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Dipayan Jana
|
Construction Materials Consultants, Inc. | President, Petrographer |
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Andreas Leemann
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EMPA | Group Leader Concrete Technology, Deputy Head |
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Barbara Lothenbach
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EMPA | Head, Cement Chemistry and Thermodynamics |
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James Mahoney
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University of Connecticut | Associate & Executive Program Director, Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI) |
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Eoin McGrath
|
Geological Survey Ireland | Principal Geologist |
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Michael Mengason
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National Institute of Standards and Technology | Research Geologist |
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Shintaro Miyamoto
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Tohoku University | Associate Professor |
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Aleksandra Radlińska
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The Pennsylvania State University | Affiliate Researcher, Professor |
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Hadi Rashidi
|
National Sand, Stone, and Gravel Association | Director of Engineering and Technical Policy |
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Jason Robertson
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MassDOT | Director of Research and Materials |
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Andreia Rodrigues
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Université Laval | Associate Researcher |
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Nick Scaglione
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CRT (Concrete Research and Testing) | President, Petrographer |
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Meghan Seremet
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CT State Geologist | Geologist |
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April Snyder
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Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) | Materials Sciences Lab Manager, Petrographer |
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Bradley Staniforth
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Petrolab Limited | Principal Geomaterials Scientist |
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Arezki Tagnit-Hamou
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University of Sherbrooke | Full Professor, Materials and Concrete Researcher |
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Stephanie Watson
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National Institute of Standards and Technology | Research Chemist, Infrastructure Materials Group |
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Kay Wille
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University of Connecticut | Director of CEE School |
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Rui Zhong
|
Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Professor, School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering |
