Stephen D. Sebesta

Associate Research Scientist

Education

• M.Agr., Agribusiness, Texas A & M University, 2000.
• B.S., Agricultural Systems Management, Texas A & M University, 1998.

Experience

• Associate Research Scientist, Flexible Pavements, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, November 2010 - Present.
• Assistant Research Scientist, Rigid Pavements, Texas Transportation Institute, May 2007 - November 2010.
• Associate Transportation Researcher, Rigid Pavements, Texas Transportation Institute, December 2002 - April 2007.
• Assistant Transportation Researcher, Rigid Pavements, Texas Transportation Institute, January 2001 - November 2002.

Selected Publications

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion, T. Saarenketo. Using Infrared and High-Speed Ground-Penetrating Radar for Uniformity Measurements on New HMA Layers. SHRP 2 Report. S2-RO6C-RR-1. Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC. 2013.

J.A. Epps, S.D. Sebesta, B.A. Hewes. Developing a Mixture-Based Specification for Flexible Base: PowerPoint Presentation. 0-6621-P3. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. March 2013.

J.A. Epps, S.D. Sebesta. SB Certification for Mixture-Based Specification for Flexible Base: PowerPoint Presentation and Handout. 0-6621-P2. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. March 2013.

T. Scullion, S.D. Sebesta. Performance Histories of Thermally Segregated HMA. 0-6080-S. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. 2012.

T. Scullion, S.D. Sebesta, R.J. Taylor, J.T. Frazier, C. Shon. Flexible Base Acceptance Testing. PSR. 0-6587-S. Texas Department of Transportation - Austin District, Austin, TX. 2012.

S.D. Sebesta, C. Shon, T. Scullion. Alternative Methods of Flexible Base Compaction Acceptance. 0-6587-2. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. November 2012.

T. Scullion, S.D. Sebesta. Best Construction Practices Video. 0-6587-P2. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. September 2012.

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion, C.K. Estakhri, P.R. Harris, C.S. Shong, O.R. Harvey, K.R. Harvey. Full-Depth Reclamation: New Test Procedures and Recommended Updates to Specifications. 0-6271-2. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. July 2012.

J. Epps, S.D. Sebesta, H. Sahin, J.W. Button, R. Luo, R.L. Lytton. Developing a Mixture Design Specification for Flexible Base Construction. 0-6621-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. June 2012.

C. Shon, S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion. Implementation of Technology for Rapid Field Detection of Sulfate and Organic Content in Soils: Technical Report. 5-6362-01-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. June 2012.

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion, R.J. Taylor, J.T. Frazier. Alternative Methods of Flexible Base Compaction Acceptance. 0-6587-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. May 2012.

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion. Performance Monitoring Pavements with Thermal Segregation in Texas. 0-6080-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. April 2012.

S.D. Sebesta, R.J. Taylor. Implementation of the Soil Compactor Analyzer Into Test Method TEX-113-E: Technical Report. 5-5135-01-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. April 2012.

T. Scullion, S.D. Sebesta. Full Depth Reclamation: Workshop Materials. 0-6271-P2. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. February 2012.

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion. Statewide Implementation of PAVE-IR in the Texas Department of Transportation. 5-4577-05-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. February 2012.

T. Scullion, S.D. Sebesta, C.K. Estakhri, P.R. Harris. FDR (Full-Depth-Reclamation) Performance-Based Design, Construction and Quality Control. 0-6271-S. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. 2011.

P.R. Harris, O.R. Harvey, S.D. Sebesta. Rapid Field Detection of Sulfate and Organic Content in Soils: Technical Report. 0-6362-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. June 2011.

J.P. Harris, O.R. Harvey, S.D. Sebesta. Implementation of the UV-VIS Method to Measure Organic Content in Clay Soils: Technical Report. 5-5540-01-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. May 2011.

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion, C.K. Estakhri. Field and Laboratory Investigations for Full Depth Reclamation Projects. 0-6271-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. March 2011.

S.D. Sebesta, D. Rand, R.P. Izzo. Pave-IR Webinar Modules 1, 2, and 3. 5-4577-05-P1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. March 2011.

O.R. Harvey, Pat, S.D. Sebesta. Test Procedure for Determining Organic Matter Content in Soils -- UV-VIS Method. 5-5540-01-P4. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. November 2010.

T. Scullion, X. Hu, S.D. Sebesta. Design, Construction, and Performance Monitoring of the Very Thin Overlay Placed on Bus 59 in the Lufkin District. 5-5598-01-2. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. January 2010.

S.D. Sebesta, T. Scullion. Rubblization and Base Overlay of FM 912 and FM 1155. 5-4687-01-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. January 2010.

S.D. Sebesta, W. Liu, G.L. Harrison. Reference Guide for the Soil Compactor Analyzer. 0-5135-P6. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. July 2009.

S.D. Sebesta, W. Liu, T. Scullion. PAVE-IR Operator's Manual Version 1.3. 5-4577-03-P1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. June 2009.

T. Scullion, F. Zhou, L.F. Walubita, S.D. Sebesta. Design and Performance Evaluation of Very Thin Overlays in Texas. 0-5598-2. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. June 2009.

S.D. Sebesta, W. Liu, P. Harris. Improving Lab Compaction Specifications for Flexible Bases within the Texas DOT. 0-5135-3. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. April 2009.

J.P. Harris, O.R. Harvey, A.J. Puppala, S.D. Sebesta, S.R. Chikyala, S. Saride. Mitigating the Effects of Organics in Stabilized Soils: Technical Report. 0-5540-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. April 2009.

S.D. Sebesta, W. Liu, T. Scullion. Implementing GPS into PAVE-IR. 5-4577-03-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. March 2009.