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Roxani Gkavra M.Sc. is a researcher at the Institute of Transport Studies within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on transport economics , traffic engineering , and geoinformatics applications in mobility research. She actively contributes to projects addressing equitable and accessible transportation systems. Location: Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Vienna Contact: roxani.gkavra@boku.ac.at Research Interests: Roxani Gkavra specializes in analyzing shared micromobility adoption , mobility hub effectiveness , and rural demand-responsive transport systems . Her work evaluates how technological and policy interventions impact urban mobility patterns and transport equity . Key Projects: She contributes to initiatives like Wiener Linien's Hüpfer pilot and the SmartHubs series, examining mobility hub impacts across Europe. Funders include the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and National Companies . Project durations span 2021-2026. Scientific Engagement: Gkavra serves as reviewer for journals including Sustainable Futures and European Transport Research Review . She is a member of the Central European Excellence in Transportation Research Association (CEETRA) and frequently presents at international conferences like the International Association of Travel Behavior Research . Advisory Role: While not explicitly mentoring students, she collaborates extensively on transport behavior research with senior academics like Yusak Susilo and Oliver Roider. Her work informs policy recommendations for equitable mobility solutions.

• Transport Economics
• Traffic Engineering
• Geoinformatics
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Haitao He is a Reader in Transport and AI at Loughborough University, UK, and leads the Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE). He holds a BSc (First-Class Honours), MPhil, and PhD, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on AI-driven solutions for smart cities and sustainable urban mobility, including traffic simulation, machine learning, and digital twinning. He develops methodologies in traffic flow theory, agent-based modeling, and deep learning to address challenges in automation, electrification, and shared mobility. Research Interests: AI in transportation, micro-mobility, sustainability, and data-driven urban planning. Projects: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship on net-zero urban transport, TraffEase (Manchester Prize), and BusMONITOR (KTP with Vectare). His expertise spans predictive traffic analytics, micro-mobility patterns, and infrastructure optimization. He has been awarded the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and has contributed to projects like SignBus (Swiss National Science Foundation) and WEAVE (highway weaving section design). Key Achievements: Developed TRAICE to advance transport AI, published over 30 articles on topics like traffic flow modeling and pandemic mobility impacts. Haitao advises on PhD and postdoctoral research, focusing on AI and transport intersections. His work integrates academic and industry collaborations, driving innovation in smart mobility and policy-making.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Transport Engineering
• Urban Planning
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Khashayar Kazemzadeh is a Lecturer in Transport Planning at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Planning, Property and Environmental Management. He joined the university in August 2025 after serving as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Future Roads Fellow at the University of Cambridge, a Visiting Researcher at the University of Leeds, and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. His research focuses on sustainable transport and urban mobility, leveraging interdisciplinary methods. Education: PhD in Transport and Road Engineering, Lund University Research Interests Modelling interactions between active mobility users (pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter riders) in shared urban spaces Assessing public transport quality and user experience in complex urban environments Evaluating adoption and impacts of powered micromobility (e-bikes, scooters) Using digital twins and brain response data (e.g., EEG) to analyze travel behaviour, perception, and comfort His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Cities and Communities. He is actively seeking PhD students with quantitative research expertise to explore these areas further. External Positions Member of Standing Committee on Bicycle Transportation (ACD19), Transportation Research Board (TRB), August 2025–April 2028

• Transport Planning
• Active Mobility
• Micromobility
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Trisalyn Nelson is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), holding the Jack and Laura Dangermond Endowed Chair of Geography. Previously, she served as Director of Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (2016–2020) and Lansdowne Research Professor at the University of Victoria, Canada. Her leadership emphasizes fostering inclusive academic cultures, innovation through industry partnerships, and advancing diversity in STEM. Her research focuses on active transportation, urban planning, and big data applications, with a particular emphasis on bicycle safety and infrastructure equity. She pioneered BikeMaps.org, a crowdsourced platform mapping cycling collisions and near-misses, and developed methodologies using Strava fitness app data to analyze ridership patterns. Nelson also explores spatial ecology, including grizzly bear behavior and salmon ecosystems, and co-leads the Spar Lab at UCSB. Recent work includes evaluating bicycle network connectivity, equity in cycling infrastructure access, and the impacts of bike theft on ridership. Her articles highlight themes like data-driven urban design, transportation equity, and geospatial education innovation. Awards include the prestigious Dangermond Chair, recognizing her contributions to geographic sciences. Nelson's leadership during her ASU tenure included doubling research revenue, expanding student diversity by over 200%, and generating $2M in new revenue through partnerships. She advises five graduate students and collaborates with over a dozen industry partners. Key projects include the INTERACT urban intervention study and WalkRollMap.org for mobility barriers.

• GIScience
• Urban Planning
• Transportation Planning
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Johnathon P. Ehsani is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with primary affiliation in the Department of Health Policy and Management and joint appointments in Health, Behavior and Society and the Whiting School of Engineering. He is actively engaged in research and teaching related to transportation safety and public health policy. PhD, University of Michigan, 2012 MPH, University of Sydney, 2003 BS, University of Technology, Sydney, 2000 Dr. Ehsani's research centers on injury prevention and transportation safety, utilizing policy analysis and behavioral research to reduce motor vehicle crashes. His work spans teen driving behavior , distracted driving policies , licensing systems , and the public health implications of emerging mobility technologies such as e-scooters, bike-share, and autonomous vehicles. He employs experimental, observational, and population-based methods, including naturalistic driving studies, to evaluate real-world driver behavior and policy effectiveness. His recent research emphasizes equity in transportation and the integration of public health principles into automated vehicle development. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on adolescent driving safety, mental health and driving risk, transportation equity, and the safety impacts of new mobility services. His work combines epidemiological rigor with policy relevance, often addressing vulnerable populations such as teenagers and children in rideshare vehicles. The research spans disciplines including public health, behavioral science, urban planning, and engineering. Scientific Awards and Honors: Leon S. Robertson Faculty Development Chair in Injury Prevention (2016–2019) NIH Intramural Research Training Award (2012–2016) Eno Transportation Fellow (2014) Outstanding New Researcher, University of Michigan School of Public Health (2009) Sir John Monash Scholar (2008–2011) Dr. Ehsani leads active research projects, including the Logbook Research Study on teen driver safety. He serves on the Academic Advisory Council of PAVE (Partners for Automated Vehicle Education), contributing expertise on public trust and safety in autonomous vehicles. While student advisement is not explicitly detailed, his leadership in funded research and collaborative projects indicates a supervisory role in training junior researchers. His work is supported by grants and institutional funding, though specific grant titles are not listed in the provided text. He is affiliated with interdisciplinary teams bridging public health, engineering, and policy, reflecting the integrative nature of his research on transportation systems and health outcomes.

• Injury Prevention
• Transportation Safety
• Public Health Policy
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Tab Combs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on transportation planning and policy, with expertise in transport-land use integration, equity impacts of mobility innovations, and sustainable transport solutions in developing regions. He emphasizes the social and environmental dimensions of policy design to create equitable, healthy communities. His work explores resilience in transportation systems, particularly through adaptive infrastructure and crisis responses like post-COVID mobility reforms. Notable projects include analyzing traffic impact assessments, connected/automated vehicle policies, and Vision Zero strategies. His research bridges academic insights with practical policy guidance for state and local agencies. Key publications examine topics such as pandemic-era infrastructure adjustments, safety implications of emerging technologies, and equity considerations in transport planning. Combs collaborates across sectors to address systemic challenges in urban mobility through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Policy
• Land Use Planning
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Cemal Akcicek is a Researcher II in Data Science at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) within the Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences. His work focuses on transportation research and mobility solutions, particularly in the context of Colorado. Institution: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Role: Researcher II - Data Science Department: Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences Research interests span multiple domains: Transportation: Micromobility systems, e-bike programs, urban mobility analysis Energy: Renewable energy integration, energy demand modeling Social Aspects: Transport equity, low-income community accessibility, household mobility patterns Publications between 2023-2025 demonstrate expertise in analyzing transportation networks using big data approaches, with particular emphasis on e-bike programs (2023-2025) and paratransit system efficiency (2024). Collaborations include working with Z. Aemmer, K. Shankari, and A. Duvall.

• Transportation Research
• Renewable Energy
• Urban Planning
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Catherine Elliot is associated with the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich, where she serves as a Researcher within the Professorship for Transport Planning. She holds a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University (2006-2010), an MA in Health and Physical Education from Adams State University (2005-2006), and a BS in Sport Management from York College of Pennsylvania (1999-2003). Her current role involves coordinating the 'E-Bike City: Designing sustainable streets' project since 2023. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer at Lincoln University, New Zealand (2018–2023), and as a Research Assistant at the University of Basel (2011–2015). Her research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, particularly the integration of bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, pedestrians, and micromobility in urban environments. She explores how these modes can reduce reliance on private vehicles and enhance eco-friendly urban landscapes. Catherine’s work emphasizes the broader societal and environmental impacts of transportation choices, aiming to create socially connected and efficient cities. Her contributions include advancing strategies for sustainable street design and multimodal transport systems.

• Sustainable Transportation
• Urban Mobility
• Public Transport Integration
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Alessandra Flammini is a full Professor of Electronic Measurements at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia. She leads research teams in Smart Sensors and Embedded Systems (ES³) and founded the eLUX laboratory focused on Smart Grids, Smart Living, and electric vehicles. Her work emphasizes IoT solutions for sustainable cities, sensor signal processing, and wireless sensor networks for industrial and urban applications. Her research spans smart grids, renewable energy integration, and IoT infrastructure for mobility. Notable projects include transportable off-grid charging stations for e-bikes and modular control strategies for vehicle-to-grid systems. She has published over 300 international papers and secured significant research funding, contributing to her recognition in the Top Italian Scientists list. Recent articles explore LoRaWAN virtualization, edge computing performance, and energy-saving control strategies. She also investigates UWB-based safety systems for construction sites and IoT frameworks for indoor environmental monitoring. Flammini’s work bridges technological innovation with practical deployment, emphasizing real-world applications in smart cities and sustainable mobility. Awards: Top Italian Scientists list Labs/Teams: ES³ Research Team, eLUX Lab Grants/Projects: Multiple financed projects on renewable energy, IoT infrastructure, and smart grid solutions

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Smart Grids
• Embedded Systems
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Anne Brown is an Associate Professor at the University of Oregon's School of Planning, Public Policy and Management, where she serves as Research Director for the Urbanism Next Center and Director of the Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP) program. Her work bridges academic research with practical urban policy applications, focusing on transportation equity and innovative mobility solutions across North American cities. Her research interests center on transportation equity , shared mobility , and travel behavior , with specific expertise in ride-hailing discrimination, micromobility policy, transit fare structures, and the distinction between car-free versus car-less households. Brown employs rigorous empirical methods including audit studies, spatial analysis, and behavioral surveys to examine how transportation systems impact marginalized communities. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on equity metrics in emerging mobility systems , with growing emphasis on micromobility integration and regulatory frameworks since 2020. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity spanning quantitative analysis of large datasets, qualitative community engagement, and policy implementation studies. Best Article by an Early Career Scholar (Journal of the American Planning Association) Rising Scholar Award (Association of Collegiate Schools in Planning) Outstanding Early Career Award (University of Oregon, 2022) Outstanding Teacher of the Year (PPPM students, 2022) As MCRP Director, Brown oversees curriculum development and student advising for the accredited planning program, emphasizing hands-on learning through the Community Planning Workshop and Sustainable Cities Initiative. Her leadership extends to the Urbanism Next Center where she directs research on transportation, land use, and technology interactions. Current projects include e-bike rebate programs, shared mobility equity requirements, and micromobility parking policy frameworks.

• Transportation Equity
• Shared Mobility
• Travel Behavior
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Grant McKenzie is an Associate Professor of Spatial Data Science at McGill University's Department of Geography. He leads the Platial Analysis Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geographic information science and behavioral geography. His work examines human activity patterns, geoprivacy, and urban mobility, with applications to shared micromobility services and geographic technologies. He holds a PhD from UC Santa Barbara (2015), an M. Applied Science from the University of Melbourne (2008), and a BA from the University of British Columbia (2002). Research interests include geoprivacy, spatiotemporal analysis of urban systems, and the societal impacts of geographic information technologies. His recent studies investigate gender differences in recreational running, post-pandemic transportation recovery in NYC, and socio-demographic variations in e-scooter usage. Key contributions include the PrivyTo privacy-preserving platform, the Platial k-anonymity framework, and the MODAP micromobility research platform. He has received awards such as the Emerging Scholar Award (2025) and Best Paper at GIScience 2023. Grant advises students on topics ranging from geoprivacy to mobility equity. His funded projects include studies on power outages in Quebec and micromobility infrastructure optimization in Montreal. He actively collaborates with NGOs and tech companies, bridging academic research with real-world applications.

• Spatial Data Science
• Geographic Information Science
• Geoprivacy
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Ilgin Guler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University’s College of Engineering. Her research focuses on intelligent transportation systems, traffic operations, infrastructure sustainability, and equitable mobility solutions. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects such as the Equitable Optimization of Transportation Systems and Services addressing climate and sustainability challenges. Her research interests span Transportation Engineering , Intelligent Transportation Systems , Traffic Signal Control , Connected Vehicles , Pavement Management , and Transit Signal Priority . She applies advanced techniques including deep learning and optimization to improve urban and rural transportation systems. Her work emphasizes safety, equity, and sustainability in infrastructure planning and operations. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in integrating machine learning with classical traffic theory, enhancing infrastructure resilience through data-driven maintenance, and evaluating shared mobility impacts on safety and equity. Her research bridges civil engineering with data science, focusing on real-world applications in Pennsylvania and beyond. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She advises graduate students in transportation engineering and has been involved in multiple research projects, including seed-funded initiatives from the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE). While specific grant amounts and student names are not listed, her collaborative work with faculty like Vikash Gayah and Anik Sengupta indicates active mentorship and team leadership. Her research is associated with initiatives such as the Equitable Communities and the Built Environment and leverages tools from connected vehicle technology, impact-echo testing, and generative AI for infrastructure assessment.

• Transportation Engineering
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Traffic Signal Control
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Clara Glachant is a Researcher at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development (Utrecht University) and a PhD candidate in the Technology, Innovation and Society group at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her work focuses on micromobility , sustainability transitions , and transport studies , with a particular interest in perceptions, representations, and identities in the Netherlands and UK. She is affiliated with the ELEVATE project (collaborating with Brighton, Leeds, and Oxford) and the JUPITA special interest group at Utrecht University. Her research employs mixed-method approaches , combining survey and interview data . Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities . She also contributes to networks like NEST and T2M , and will defend her PhD in November 2025. Clara teaches mobility-related courses and supervises BSc and MSc students at TU/e, holding a University Teaching Qualification . Her research has been featured in peer-reviewed journals , Dutch press , and innovation-oriented media .

• Micromobility
• Sustainability Transitions
• Transport and Mobility Studies
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Michel Mandjes is a full professor of Probability and Operations Research at Leiden University's Mathematical Institute . He studied Econometrics and Mathematics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, earned a PhD in Operations Research, and held positions at Twente University, CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica), and the University of Amsterdam before joining Leiden in 2023. Research Focus: Intersects probability theory, stochastic operations research, and sustainable mobility solutions. His work includes modeling the impact of new mobility services (MaaS, mobility hubs) and parking policies on urban transportation sustainability using activity-based demand models (ABM). Publications: Co-authored a 2023 study analyzing multimodal travel behavior in the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan area, highlighting the potential of mobility hubs and MaaS to reduce private car use through e-bike sharing and public transport improvements. Technical Expertise: Specializes in computational methods for large-scale ABMs, including GPU acceleration and common random numbers to optimize model calibration. His current research emphasizes policy-driven transformations in metropolitan mobility systems through data-driven modeling and scenario analysis.

• Probability Theory
• Operations Research
• Stochastic Processes
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Dr. Craig Morton is a Senior Lecturer in Transport Planning focusing on transport and energy demand modeling, customer experiences with transport services, and the diffusion of new technologies. His research employs methods like spatial econometrics, psychometric modeling, and market appraisal techniques. He leads projects such as COUNTER (rail sensor technologies), VPACH (EV charging infrastructure), and OPTIC (transport infrastructure performance). Education: BA, MSc, PhD Research Interests: Diffusion of low-carbon technologies Spatiotemporal analysis of technology adoption Transport policy evaluation Urban sustainability strategies Key Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes hydrogen adoption in aviation, EV infrastructure, and pandemic impacts on urban mobility. Methodological strengths include time-series analysis and spatial interaction modeling. Grants & Projects: Led projects funded by COUNTER, VPACH, OPTIC, and others. Active in multi-stakeholder collaborations addressing transport innovation and policy. Labs/Teams: Part of the Transport and Urban Planning research group, specializing in interdisciplinary transport solutions.

• Transport Planning
• Energy Demand Modelling
• Technology Diffusion
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