People

Post Doctoral Scholars:

  • Soheila Aalami, PhD (2024-present)
  • Qing Tang, PhD (2023 – present)
  • Einat Tanenboim, PhD (2020 – 2022)
  • Zhu Qing, PhD (2019 – 2021)
  • Yu Wang, PhD (2019 – 2021)
  • Dustin Souders, PhD (2018 – 2020)
  • Lin Liu, PhD (visiting) (2017 – 2018)
  • Yong Hoon Kim, PhD (2016 – 2017)
  • Yanxin Zhang, PhD (visiting) (2016 – 2017)
  • Yongfu Li, PhD (visiting) (2016 – 2017)
  • Chao Zhang, PhD (visiting) (2015 – 2016)
  • Yongfu Li, PhD (visiting) (2015 – 2016)
  • Amit Kumar, PhD (2014)
  • Wei Sun, PhD (visiting) (2013 – 2015)
  • Hong Zheng, PhD (2013 – 2015)
  • Liu Hong, PhD (visiting) (2013 – 2014)
  • Xiaozheng He, PhD (2012 – 2016)
  • Panagiotis Anastasopoulos, PhD (2012)
  • Sushant Sharma, PhD (2009 – 2013)
  • Lili Du, PhD (2008 – 2012)
  • Jin-Long Lu, PhD (visiting) (2007)
  • Conglin Lu, PhD (visiting faculty) (2001)

PhD Students

  • Yongyang Liu, Ongoing
  • Viswa Sri Rupa Anne, Ongoing
  • Md Kulam Kibria, Ongoing
  • Yufei Xu, Ongoing
  • Yangjiao Chen, Ongoing
  • Irina Benedyk, Ongoing
    • Assistant Professor, SUNY Buffalo
    • Tentative Title: Intermodal Connectivity and Decision-Making
    • Awards: Paper award
  • Choungryeol Lee, Ongoing
    • Tentative Title: Collaborative Freight Logistics Using Options Theory Under Shared Information Markets
  • Dong Yoon Song, Ongoing
    • Tentative Title: Modeling Psychological Effects of Driver Response to Real-Time Information 
  • Chaojie Wang, 2024
  • Anye Zhou, 2022
    • Dissertation Title: Vehicle Longitudinal Control under Autonomy, Connectivity, and Mixed Flow Traffic
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  • Shubham Agrawal, 2020
    • Dissertation Title: Understanding the Cognitive and Psychological Impacts of Emerging Technologies on Driver Decision-Making Using Physiological Data
  • Menglin Yang, 2019 – 2020 (visiting)
    • Topic: Virtual Platooning in Signal-Free Intersections under Connected Autonomous Vehicles
  • Yong Hoon Kim, 2019
    • Dissertation Title: Integrated Modeling Framework for Dynamic Information and Traffic Flow under V2V Communications 
    • Awards: Presentation Award, Paper Award
  • Yuntao Guo, 2019
    • Dissertation Title: Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Policies to Influence Short- and Long-term Travel Decisions
    • Awards: Paper Award
  • Jian Wang, 2018
    • Dissertation Title: System Modeling for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
    • Awards: Jian Wang received the COTA Best Dissertation Award, 2019; awarded by the Chinese Overseas Transportation Association (COTA)
  • Mohammad Miralinaghi, 2017
    • Dissertation Title: Multi-Period Tradable Credit Schemes for Transportation and Environmental Applications
  • Yaping Li, 2016 – 2017 (visiting)
    • Topic: Impacts of Pricing Strategies on Travel Mode Choice Behavior
  • Chao Sun, 2016 – 2017 (visiting)
    • Topic: Sub-Network Origin-Destination Demand Estimation
  • Menghui Li, 2016 – 2017 (visiting)
    • Topic: Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Modeling
  • Fangchao Hu, 2016 – 2017 (visiting)
    • Topic: Environment Perceptionn for Autonomous Vehicles
  • Jiawen Wang, 2015 – 2016 (visiting)
    • Topic: Traffic Status Awareness and Network Analysis
  • Senlai Zhu, 2014 – 2015 (visiting)
    • Topic: Static and Dynamic O-D Trip Matrix Estimation
  • Xiaobo Zhu, 2014 – 2015 (visiting)
    • Topic: Network Topological evolution and Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram
  • Amit Kumar, 2014
    • Dissertation Title: Path-Based Traffic Assignment Algorithms and Models to enhance deployment robustness
  • Han-Tsung Liou, 2013 – 2014 (visiting)
    • Topic: Dynamic Origin-Destination Demand estimation under Limited Sensor Data
  • Kamila Romejko, 2013 (visiting)
    • Topic: Policy Instruments to link Electric Vehicle usage and Economic Development in Poland
  • Caleb Ronald, 2013 (visiting)
    • Topic: Heterogenous traffic flow modeling
  • Yu-Ting Hsu, 2013
    • Dissertation Title: A Generalized Operational Framework for Mass Evacuation Integrating Demand, Supply and Disaster Characteristics
  • Raju Mohan, 2012 (visiting)
    • Topic: Two-dimensional traffic flow model
  • Georgios Kalafatas, 2010
    • Dissertation Title: A Graph-Theoretic Modeling Framework for Generalized Transportation Systems with Congestion Phenomena
    • Awards: Paper Award
  • Pencheng Zhang, 2010
    • Dissertation Title: Modeling and Methodologies to Capture Interdependencies Among Multiple Infrastructure Systems
    • Awards: Pengcheng Zhang received the Pikarsky Award, 2010, for the Best Dissertation in Science and Technology; awarded by the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC)
  • Salvador Hernandez, 2010
    • Dissertation Title: Modeling of Collaborative Less-Than-Truckload Carrier Freight Networks
  • Anuj Sharma, 2008
    • Dissertation Title: Integrated Behavioral and Economic Framework for Improving Dilemma Zone Protection Systems
    • Awards: Anuj Sharma received the Pikarsky Award, 2008. 
  • Alexander Paz, 2007
    • Dissertation Title: Behavior-Consistent Deployable Real-Time Routing Under Information Provision
  • Kowei Hou, 2005
    • Dissertation Title: A Heuristic Approach for Solving the Corridor Alignment Problem
  • Jeong Whon Yu, 2002
    • Dissertation Title: Deployable Hybrid Probabilistic-Possibilistic Driver Route Choice Models for Real-time Network Control Using Information Provision Strategies 
    • Awards: Jeong Whon Yu received the Eric Pas Award, 2002.
  • Chao Zhou, 2002
    • Dissertation Title: Stochastic Dynamic Traffic Assignment for Robust On-Line Operations under Real-time Information Systems
    • Awards: Chao Zhou received the Pikarsky Award, 2002.
  • Ta-Hui Yang, 2001
    • Dissertation Title: Deployable Stable Assignment Models for Control in Dynamic Traffic Networks: A dynamical Systems Approach

Masters Students:

  • Wenchao Wu, 2022
  • Yangjiao Chen, 2019
    • M.S. Report: Modeling Spatiotemporal Information Flow Propagation under Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications Considering Communications Delays
  • Saumya Sangoi, 2018
    • M.S. Report: Interdependent Systems Resilience
  • Hanchao Li, 2017
    • M.S. Report: Video Detection Based on Eye Tracker in Driving Simulation Experiments
  • Maryam Parsa, 2015
    • M.S. Report: Dynamic Resilience of Infrastructure Systems
  • Shubham Agrawal, 2015
    • Thesis Title: Routing Aspects of Electric Vehicle Drivers and Their Effects on Network Performance
  • Irina Benedyk, 2015
    • Thesis Title: Risk Management in a Systems View of Intermodal Facility Investment under Uncertainty in Freight Commodity Flow
  • Chaitanya Paleti, 2014
    • Thesis Title: Evaluation of Lane Use Management Strategies
  • Jeffrey Peters, 2011
    • M.S. Report: Modeling High Speed Rail Mode as Part of a Regional Multimodal Transportation System
  • Priyanka Khan (IIT Kanpur), 2011
    • M. Tech: Addressing Uncertainties in Travel Time Estimates using Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Intelligent Transportation Applications
  • Silpa Yanduru, 2009
    • M.S. Report: Strategic Framework for Integrated Disaster Management
  • Chanachai Sawangwat, 2005
    • Thesis Title: Stated Preference Survey for a New on-demand Air Service 
  • Georgios Kalafatas, 2005
    • Thesis Title: Network Design for Evacuation Planning
  • Weimin Zhou, 2003
    • Thesis Title: Behavior-Based Analysis of Car-Truck Interactions on Freeways
    • Awards: Weimin Zhou received the Pikarsky Award, 2003.
  • Kannan Viswanath, 2003
    • Thesis Title: The Multicommodity Maximal Covering Network Design Problem for Planning Critical Routes for Earthquake Response
  • Thomas Burke, 2001
    • M.S. Report: Estimation of Origin-Destination Trip Demands for Zonal Demand data
  • Vandana Patidar, 2000
    • M.S. Report: Addressing the Probabilistic Traveling Salesman Problems using Agents
  • Ioannis Anastassopoulos, 2000
    • Thesis Title: Fault-Tolerance and Incident Detection using Fourier transforms
  • Jorge Ramos, 2000
    • Thesis Title: Driver Response Models for Variable Message SIgns Based Real-Time Traffic Operations
  • Kamalakar Poonuru, 1998
    • Thesis Title: A Methodology for the Evacuation of Mobility Impacts of Advanced Traffic Management and Information Systems
  • Debjit Das, 1998
    • Thesis Title: A Continuous Learning Framework for Freeway Incident Detection
  • Chao Xu, 1997
    • M.S. Report: Skewed Distributions and Robustness Analysis of a Prior Stochastic Dynamic Traffic Assignment Model
  • Riaz Aziz, 1997
    • Thesis Title: A systematic Framework for Arterial Congestion Mitigation Analysis
  • Shu-Ching Chen, 1996
    • Thesis Title: Simulation and Computational Analysis of Distributed Dynamic Network Algorithms for Networks with Advanced Information Systems

Undergraduate Students:

  • Jiashu Li, 2022 – 2023
    • Report: Safety Aspects of Sustainable Transportation in SCCs
  • Martin Lachev, 2022 – 2023
    • Sponsor: NSF REU
    • Report: Develop Methods to Enhance Community Travel Sustainability Objectives for PTC in SCC Project
  • 54 Students, Fall 2022
    • Sponsor: GT VIP
    • Report: Multiple research topics in autonomous, connected, and smart transportation
  • Christian Jamison, 2022
    • Sponsor: NSF REU
    • Report: Develop Methods to Enhance Community Travel Sustainability Objectives for PTC in SCC Project
  • Iran Garcia, 2022
    • Sponsor: PIN & NSF REU
    • Report: Travel Behavior Data Collection and Management using Smartphone App of Participants in SCC Project at PTC
  • 43 Students, Spring 2022
    • Sponsor: GT VIP
    • Report: Multiple research topics in autonomous and connected transportation
  • 29 Students, Fall 2021
    • Sponsor: GT VIP
    • Report: Multiple research topics in autonomous and connected transportation
  • 24 Students, Spring 2021
    • Sponsor: GT VIP
    • Report: Multiple research topics in autonomous and connected transportation
  • 15 Students, Fall 2020
    • Sponsor: GT VIP
    • Report: Multiple research topics in autonomous and connected transportation
  • Bingqing Han, 2017-2018
    • Sponsor: USDOT CCAT
    • Report: Urban Landscape Design for Autonomous Vehicles
  • Jiahui Cai, 2016
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Biosensors for Driving Simulator Based Studies
  • Trenton Barnes, 2016
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Resilience of Infrastructure Systems
  • Matheus Thome, 2015
    • Sponsor: NEXTRANS
    • Report: Stresses due to Vague or Complex Real-Time Information on Traffic Conditions
  • Hugo Avelino, 2015
    • Sponsor: NEXTRANS
    • Report: Distraction Associated with Different Traffic Information Dissemination Devices
  • Dustin McCabe, 2014
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Interactive Driving Simulator Studies: Network Structure and Performance
  • Benjamin Rives, 2014
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Water Access Vulnerability and Resilience Network Analysis
  • Jennifer Alexander, 2014
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Livability and Residential Choices based on Short-Term and Long-Term Information
  • Vishal Singh, 2013
    • Sponsor: NEXTRANS Summer Internship
    • Report: Computing Strategies for Enabling Real-Time Driving Simulator Experiments
  • Mauriya Majada, 2013
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Emissions Modeling and Traffic Assignment
  • Ammon Russell, 2013
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Interactive Driving Simulator Experiments: Data Collection and Analysis
  • Nathan Shay, 2013
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Interactive Driving Simulator Experiments: Data Collection and Analysis
  • Jorge Osio-Norgaard, 2013
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Interactive Driving Simulator Experiments: Experiment Design and Execution
  • Justin McCabe, 2013
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Interactive Driving Simulator Studies: Network Structure and Performance
  • James Pokorny, 2010
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Benefits of Real-time Information
  • Divya Kumar, 2009
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: Convergence Properties of Traffic Assignment Algorithms for Planning Applications
  • Erin Kersh, 2009
    • Sponsor: USDOT NEXTRANS
    • Report: A Strategic Planning Framework to Enhance Network Survivability and Functionality under Disasters
  • Raaja Nemani, 2001
    • Sponsor: NSF REU
    • Report: Modeling On-line Driver Behavior using Fuzzy Logic and Control
  • David Burkett, 2001
    • Sponsor: NSF REU
    • Report: Reliability of Traffic Counting Devices
  • Roger Chen, 2000
    • Sponsor: INDOT JTRP
    • Report: Traffic Flow Modeling using Agent-based Simulation
  • Wey-Jen Lee, 1999
    • Sponsor: NSF REU
    • Report: Network Representation using Geographic Information Systems
  • Wey-Jen Lee, 1999
    • Sponsor: NSF REU
    • Report: Modeling Demand on the Borman Expressway Corridor through On-site Driver Surveys
  • Jennifer Smith, 1996
    • Sponsor: INDOT JTRP
    • Report: Traffic Flow Pattern on SR26 in Lafayette, IN