Ground Improvement for Megaprojects Seminar

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Piscataway, New Jersey

Join DFI and the Rutgers University Center for a full-day day of learning and networking in Piscataway, New Jersey. This joint seminar will feature speakers and presentations about projects in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area as well as international projects.

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Bird's eye view of boats in a busy port.

Seminar Committee

The Ground Improvement for Megaprojects Seminar is championed by the collaborative efforts of engineering experts serving on the seminar committee.

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Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey

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Ali Maher, Ph.D., F. ASCE
CAIT Director, Professor

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Tyler Oathes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

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Ryan Stiesi
Public Relations Specialist, CAIT

DFI Ground Improvement Committee

The Ground Improvement for Megaprojects Seminar is hosted in partnership with DFI's Ground Improvement committee.

Committee Leadership

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Miriam Smith, Ph.D., P.E.
Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc.

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Cassandra Rutherford, Ph.D.
Iowa State University

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Tim Siegel, P.E., G.E., BC.GE
Dan Brown and Associates

Committee Representatives

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Arthur Roesler, P.E.
LANGAN Engineering and Environmental Services

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Tai Luu, P.E.
American Pile and Foundation