Audrey K. Moruza
Senior Research Scientist
Research Interests:
- Economic Analysis of Business Practices, Materials, and Technologies in Support of VDOT- Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
- Transportation Funding in Virginia
- Economic Impacts of Transportation Expenditure
Education:
- M.A., Economics, University of California, Berkeley
- M.A., Demography, University of California, Berkeley
- B.A., Economics, University of California, Berkeley
Memberships:
- Transportation Research Board
TRB Committee on Transportation and Economic Development
Awards:
- VTRC Research Director's Award, 2024
- Jack H. Dillard Best Paper Award, "Corrosion Resistant Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer for Prestressed Piles" with C. Ozyildirim and S. Sharp, VTRC, 2018
- Horizon Award for Outstanding Productivity and Achievement, Virginia Transportation Research Council, 2017
- Jack H. Dillard Award for Outstanding Research Paper, 2011
- Jack H. Dillard Award for Outstanding Research Paper, 2010
- Horizon Award for Outstanding Productivity and Achievement, Virginia Transportation Research Council, 2009
- VDOT Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Achievement, 2007
Current Projects
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Exploration of Technical Developments and Data Sources that May Have Implications for Long-Range Transportation Planning in Virginia
Project No: 126188 -
Dissimilar Metal Welds Between ASTM A709 Grade 50CR and Other Bridge Steels
Project No: 120151 -
The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Steel
Project No: 115768
Reports
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Field Comparison of the Installation and Cost of Placement of Epoxy-coated and MMFX 2 Steel Deck Reinforcement: Establishing a Baseline for Future Deck Monitoring
Report No: 09-R9 -
An Assessment of the Animal Carcass Disposal Practices of the Virginia Department of Transportation and Guidance for the Selection of Alternative Carcass Management Options
Report No: 10-R7 -
Determining the Maintenance Superintendent and Facility Needs for Residencies in the Virginia Department of Transportation
Report No: 10-R9 -
Review of Nonpublic Funding Options Available to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Operation and Maintenance of Its Safety Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
Report No: 11-R22 -
An Evaluation of the Economics and Logistics of Animal Mortality Composting for The Virginia Department of Transportation
Report No: 15-R17 -
Methodology for Ranking Relative Importance of Structures to Virginia’s Roadway Network
Report No: 16-R19 -
A Guide to Transportation Funding Options Available to Virginia Jurisdictions
Report No: 19-R1 -
Corrosion-Free Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer for Prestressed Piles
Report No: 19-R13 -
Virginia’s First Corrosion-Resistant ASTM A1010 Steel Plate Girder Bridge
Report No: 20-R10 -
Use of Geosynthetics for Separation and Stabilization in Low-Volume Roadways
Report No: 20-R8 -
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Fastener Assemblies for ASTM A709 Grade 50CR Steel Bridges
Report No: 21-R13 -
Assessment of Composite Pavement in Virginia: A Trial Section on US 60
Report No: 21-R3 -
Documentation and Evaluation of ASTM A709 Grade 50CR Steel Bridges on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Report No: 24-R2 -
Evaluation Tool for Proposed Multi-Use Trails
Report No: 25-R25
Team Membership
Last updated: June 21, 2025
