Professional Preparation

Ph.D., Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
M.S., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
B.S., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky

Appointments

August 2009 – present Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky

January 2005 – August 2009Research Assistant, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University/Texas Transportation Institute

May 2001 – December 2004Engineer and Manager, TXU Mining Company, Martin Lake Mine

May 1997 – May 2001 Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky

Publications

1. Taylor, T., Ford, D., and Reinschmidt, K. The impact of regulatory licensing processes on U.S. civilian nuclear power plant design and construction. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. In review.
2. Lester, W., Taylor, T., Goodrum, P., and Shan, Y. Development of a formal change order pricing procedure. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. In review.
3. Taylor, T., Ford, D., Yvon-Lewis, S., and Lindquist, E. Science, engineering, and technology in the policy process for natural systems risk mitigation. System Dynamics Review. In press.
4. Taylor, T., Ford, D., and Ford, A. 2010. Improving model understanding using statistical screening. System Dynamics Review. 26(1): 73-87.
5. Quiroga, C., Ford, D., Taylor, T., Kranc, S., and Kraus, E. 2008. Construction specification framework for utility installations. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 2060: Highway Design 2008. 162-172.
6. Taylor, T. and Ford, D. 2008. Managing tipping point dynamics in complex construction projects. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 134(6): 421-431.
7. Taylor, T. and Ford, D. 2006. Tipping point failure and robustness in single development projects. System Dynamics Review. 22 (1): 51-71.