| Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering

Research

Fields of Research Interest:

Traffic safety analysis, modeling drivers’ behavior, Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic simulation, statistical and econometrics applications in Transportation Engineering, drivers’ behavior and safety of young drivers

Research Projects:

1- "Young Drivers Safety Study" (main researcher). Funded by Florida Department of Transportation, District 5, 2010-2011.

Task included:

• Preparation of detailed work plan and project schedule.

• Designing of a questionnaire survey for young drivers in Central Florida.

• Survey administration, data preparation and analysis.

• Developing several multivariate models to examine young drivers’ behavior and factors associated with their safety.

• Documentation and Preparation of progress reports and technical papers.

2- "Developing an Early Detection System for Reduced Visibility from Fog/Smoke and Means to Effectively and Timely Warn Drivers" (main researcher). Funded by Florida Department of Transportation, match from CATSS, 2008-2010.

Task included:

• Preparation of detailed work plan and project schedule.

• Development of state of the art system that involves visibility sensors, wireless communications, GPS, Mini Computers, Controllers, solar power, Dynamic Message Signs, Variable Speed Limits, etc.

• Software design and development of real-time operating algorithm.

• Testing and calibrating the system in the field.

• Demonstrated and delivered the system to Florida Department of Transportation.

• Documentation and Preparation of progress reports and technical papers.