Matthew Volovski

Dr. Matthew Volovski is an Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering at Manhattan University's Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, alongside M.S. and B.S. degrees from Purdue and Northeastern University respectively. His research focuses on transportation data visualization, econometric modeling, infrastructure finance, and asset management. Dr. Volovski is actively involved in organizations like the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), contributing as a journal reviewer and committee member.

His academic work emphasizes spatial analysis, predictive modeling for infrastructure, and sustainable financing strategies. Notable projects include studies on highway maintenance cost estimation, bridge condition forecasting, and the impact of autonomous vehicles on transportation systems. Dr. Volovski has received prestigious awards such as the Indiana ITE Edward J. Cox Memorial Scholarship and the International Road Federation Essay Competition award.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Northeastern University
• Professional Memberships:
  • ASCE Planning, Economics, and Financing Committee Member
  • ITE Manhattan College Chapter Faculty Advisor
  • Board Member, University Transportation Research Center Region 2

His recent research trends highlight advanced statistical methods (e.g., neural networks, random-parameter models) applied to transportation challenges, alongside policy analyses of infrastructure funding and socio-economic impacts. Dr. Volovski’s grants include studies on transit ridership in NYC and user equity in transportation finance.