Ranjit Godavarthy

Ranjit Godavarthy serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Transportation, Logistics and Finance within the College of Business at North Dakota State University, where he maintains an active research and teaching profile in transportation engineering disciplines.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Transportation Engineering from Kansas State University
• MS in Transportation Engineering from Kansas State University
• BS in Civil Engineering from Nagarjuna University, India

Dr. Godavarthy specializes in transportation systems serving underserved populations, with research emphasizing practical solutions for small urban and rural environments. His work spans demand-responsive transit models, paratransit optimization, bike-sharing infrastructure, roundabout design, traffic operations, and highway safety protocols. This research portfolio addresses critical mobility challenges through engineering-focused approaches that balance operational efficiency with community accessibility needs.

His professional activities center on transportation engineering applications with particular attention to safety and operational improvements in resource-constrained settings.