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Professor Asad Khattak is the Beaman Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the College of Engineering. He serves as the Transportation Program Coordinator and leads multiple national and regional research initiatives. He is affiliated with the UT Center for Transportation Research and the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.
Research Interests: His work centers on intelligent transportation systems, transportation safety, and sustainable transportation. He leverages big data and connected vehicle technologies to improve safety monitoring and urban mobility. His research has strong applications in policy, environmental protection, and smart infrastructure.
Publications and Research Trends: Recent articles emphasize the use of large-scale trajectory data, connected vehicle communications, and multi-agency coordination to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. Themes include real-time incident analysis, fuel economy validation, and proactive safety management using emerging technologies.
- Scientific Awards:
- Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
- Nationally ranked 4th in faculty publications among U.S. graduate planning schools (2004)
Advising and Grants: As Principal Investigator and Co-Director of major initiatives, Dr. Khattak has secured 66 sponsored research and educational projects from agencies including the US Department of Transportation, NSF, EPA, and state DOTs. He mentors students and researchers through active research programs, though specific advisees are not listed.
Labs and Teams: He leads the ‘Big Data for Safety Monitoring, Assessment, and Improvement’ project and co-directs the Initiative for Sustainable Mobility. He is also a key member of the National University Transportation Center partnership led by UNC-Chapel Hill.
