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Stephen B. Seeds

B.S. University of Texas at Austin, 1977
M.S. University of Texas at Austin, 1980

Stephen B. Seeds, PE, is a Senior Consultant with over 40 years of experience in pavement engineering. Recently retired from Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., he specializes in pavement evaluation, design, management, research, and forensic investigations. Seeds has managed projects for various government agencies, including FHWA and state DOTs, as well as private organizations. He has contributed significantly to national research projects, including the development of the 1986 AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures. Seeds is renowned for his expertise in performance-related specifications and has served as a principal investigator on several research projects. As an instructor for the FHWA National Highway Institute, he has received multiple Instructor of Excellence Awards. Seeds also provides expert witness support in pavement-related litigation and serves as Co-Program Director for the Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program, offering technical assistance to local agencies.