Organizing Committee
We gratefully acknowledge the members of the Organizing Committee for their dedication in planning the 2nd International Conference on Iron-Sulfide Reactions in Concrete (ICISR 2026). The committee represents a collaborative effort among academia, industry, and government to ensure a productive and impactful conference experience.
Please reach out to Leana Santos (below) for general questions about the conference.

Kay Wille, Ph.D.
Conference Chair
Professor & Director of School
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut

James Mahoney
Organizing Co-Chair
Associate & Executive Program Director
Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), University of Connecticut

Lesley Frame, Ph.D.
Technical Program Co-Chair
Associate Professor
Materials Science & Engineering, University of Connecticut

Leana Santos, Ph.D.
Technical Science & Proceedings Chair
Research Associate and Adjunct Professor
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut
For conference inquiries, please contact Dr. Santos.

Jason Robertson
Industry Relations Lead
Director of Research & Materials
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MASSDOT)

Meghan Seremet
Geology Liaison
Connecticut State Geologist
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Alexander Bernier
Sponsorships Lead
Program Director
Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), University of Connecticut

Ryan Soucy
Logistics & Operations Lead
Research Assistant II
Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), University of Connecticut

Meredith Turner
Communications Lead
Instructor
Department of Communication, University of Connecticut

Barbara Busch
Finance and Administration Lead
Financial Assistant II
Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), University of Connecticut

Domenico (Nico) A. Tedeschi
CTDOT Liaison
Materials Evaluation & Specifications Unit
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT)