Dr. Mohammad Najafi, P.E., F. ASCE is Professor and Director of CUIRE, University of Texas at Arlington, USA. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of the ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice. Dr. Najafi’s research interests are in the area of pipelines and underground infrastructure systems construction, renewal, and management, with utilization of innovative methods, and trenchless technology. His research has been published widely in technical journals and professional and trade conferences. Dr. Najafi is an author and co-author of many publications and manuals of practices, such as the recognized books: “Pipeline Renewal and Asset Management,” published in 2016, "Trenchless Technology Planning, Equipment, and Methods," published in 2013, "Trenchless Technology Piping: Installation and Inspection," published in 2010, and "Trenchless Technology: Pipeline and Utility Design, Construction and Renewal," published in 2005, all by McGraw-Hill, and "Guide to Water & Wastewater Asset Management," published in 2008 by Benjamin Media. He is a frequent trenchless technology and pipeline design and construction consultant and expert witness.