Austin Angulo

Austin Angulo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He specializes in vulnerable road user safety, virtual reality applications in transportation, and transportation equity. Angulo directs the Transportation Research and Visualization Laboratory (TRAVL), which uses immersive simulation to study human interactions with infrastructure. His research integrates CAV technologies, micromobility modeling, and sustainability.

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Virginia (2021)
• MS in Civil Engineering, University of Virginia (2018)
• BS in Civil Engineering, University of Virginia (2015)

Research Focus: Angulo’s work bridges civil engineering with human factors, leveraging virtual reality to assess safety and sustainability. Key areas include pedestrian safety, bicycle infrastructure design, and the psychophysiological impacts of roadway configurations. His TRAVL lab explores novel methodologies like digital twins and physiological sensing.

Notable Contributions: His research emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and engineers, addressing emerging transportation challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. The Dwight David Eisenhower Fellowship highlights his earlier contributions to federal transportation research.