Nicholas N. Ferenchak

Nicholas N. Ferenchak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Mexico. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico and serves as Center Director for the Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety, a tier-1 University Transportation Center funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. He also founded not-a-loud, a company specializing in automated vehicle noise enforcement solutions.

Dr. Ferenchak's educational background includes:

• PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Denver (2018)
• MA in Geography & Planning from West Chester University (2013)
• BA in Engineering Studies from Lafayette College (2010)

His research develops sustainable and resilient transportation systems through health and safety improvements, with current focus on multimodal impacts of emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles on active mobility. He examines pedestrian and bicyclist safety, transportation-health interrelationships, and sustainable infrastructure design, emphasizing real-world applications for vulnerable road users.

Scientific Awards: None mentioned in source materials.

As director of the USDOT-funded Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety, Dr. Ferenchak leads federally supported research initiatives while maintaining active roles in the Transportation Research Board and Institute of Transportation Engineers. His professional engagement bridges academic research with industry practice through both university and entrepreneurial ventures.

He directs the Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and founded not-a-loud, demonstrating commitment to translating research into practical safety solutions for transportation systems.