Jan L Botha

Jan L Botha is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at San José State University (SJSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (1980). His research focuses on traffic engineering, transportation safety, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and automated vehicle operations, with additional expertise in transportation economics and air pollution mitigation. Current projects include evaluations of bus and truck automation concepts. Professional activities span traffic safety analysis and policy development.

Key research contributions include studies on cold-weather traffic flow dynamics and societal impacts of digital infrastructure. His work bridges engineering principles with broader societal implications, particularly in urban mobility contexts.