transportation-engineering

This study develops a data-driven, risk-sensitive decision-support model. It determines optimal Advanced Warning Distances (AWD) for highway work zones, replacing fixed-value guidelines that ignore site-specific risks. Research integrates microscopic traffic simulation with a Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework. Empirical data were collected from four and six - lane national …

Joe Lafata
2/10/2025

Wooyoung Kim’s Journey in Transportation Engineering Meet Wooyoung Kim, a recent graduate from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, who is now making an impact in the field of Transportation Engineering. With a blend of early exposure to civil engineering and hands-on academic experience, Kim is launching his transportation engineering career at Horrocks Engineers, […] The post …

Joe Lafata
8/15/2024

Welcome to the U, Dr. Liu! Welcome our new faculty member, Dr. Dylan Liu! As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Liu will be teaching Transportation Engineering courses as well as teaching students about machine learning, AI, and how to apply them to real-world applications.   Dr. Chenxi (Dylan) Liu’s research is centered on advancing situation-aware customized […] The post New Faculty appeared first on …

Above: Fulton Schools Professor Ram Pendyala (right) was recently presented the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s S.S. Steinberg Award by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Jose Holguin-Veras, the chair of ARTBA’s Research and Education Division. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in teaching and research in transportation engineering and related areas. Pho…