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Adrian Cottam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University, affiliated with the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI). His work bridges transportation engineering and data science, focusing on intelligent systems and urban mobility solutions.
- Ph.D., M.E., and B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona
- Certificate of College Teaching (2021)
- Associate of Science from Pima Community College (2016)
His research interests include Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Estimation, and Machine Learning, with applications in freeway operations, micro-mobility, and traffic data imputation. Recent publications highlight the use of crowdsourced data for crash-induced delay modeling, transfer learning for ramp metering, and micro-mobility integration into urban transit.
Adrian leverages hybrid data and machine learning frameworks to address challenges in transportation safety and efficiency. His work spans topics like traffic flow estimation, sensor data imputation, and transit arrival prediction using interaction networks.
He employs tools such as AutoCAD, VISSIM, and programming languages like Python and R to advance transportation systems. His skills also include web development and database management.
Adrian’s research has been presented at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, including contributions to freeway operations and safety projects. He collaborates with institutions like the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on transportation safety initiatives.
