Robin E. Graves, corporate manager of technical services with Vulcan Materials Company in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, has received the Katharine and Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09).

A member of ASTM since 1992, Graves was specifically recognized for sustained service that has advanced concrete technology by performing exceptional duties in a number of leadership roles in the committee. Graves has also received the C09 Subcommittee Chairman Award in 2009, and the Award of Appreciation from ASTM International Committee on Lime and Limestone (C07) in 2012. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Committee C09 and Chairman of Committee C07. He also has served on the ASTM Board of Directors and Committee on Technical Committee Operations.

Graves, corporate manager of technical services with Vulcan Materials Company, previously served as senior materials engineer. He has also held positions with the National Aggregates Association and Chemical Lime Company. Graves earned a B.S. in Geology and Computer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi, and holds both a M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology and Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.

In addition to ASTM International, Graves is a member of the American Concrete Institute and the Transportation Research Board.

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