Alana Guzzetta - Alana Guzzetta is the manager of the National Research Laboratory at Vulcan Materials Company, located in San Jose, California. In this role, which she has held since at least 2011, she tests and evaluates materials for ready-mix concrete production. Her work also involves cooperating with architects, engineers, and sustainability experts to formulate performance-based concrete specifications that aim to meet embodied carbon goals.Â
A licensed Professional Civil Engineer in California, Guzzetta holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University. Her master's thesis, published in 2014, explored the "Effect of Various Portland Cement Paste Compositions on Early-Age Strain". As an expert in concrete technology, Guzzetta has spoken publicly and participated in videos discussing her work on developing innovative and sustainable concrete. In addition to her professional career, she has held various volunteer positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose Branch.