Eric Fitzsimmons

Eric Fitzsimmons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kansas State University's College of Engineering. His work focuses on transportation safety and operations across urban and rural environments.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation), Iowa State University (2011)
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering (Transportation), Iowa State University (2007)
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University (2005)
• Research Interests:
  • Surface transportation safety
  • Highway countermeasure effectiveness
  • Large traffic operational datasets
  • Work zone policy guidance
  • Roadside design evaluation
  • Rural railroad safety
• Professional Roles:
  • Director, Kansas Transportation Engineering Conference
  • Director, Traffic Assistance Services for Kansas (TASK)
  • Board member, Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (KLTAP)
  • Handling Editor, Journal of the Transportation Research Board
• Scientific Awards:
  • Early Career/New Investigator Award (2018) from U.S. Department of Justice
  • Hal and Mary Siegele Professorship in Engineering (2019–2024)
  • Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Outstanding Assistant Professor Award
  • Department of Civil Engineering Outstanding Faculty Award (2019)
• Contributions:
  • 25 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 2 U.S. patents
  • Supervised 2 doctoral dissertations and 6 master’s theses
  • Students received >$78,000 in transportation fellowships