Jun-Seok Oh

Jun-Seok Oh is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Western Michigan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and degrees in Urban and Transportation Engineering from Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer®. His research focuses on transportation safety, smart mobility systems, and the integration of advanced technologies like machine learning and AI into transportation infrastructure.

Dr. Oh's work emphasizes pedestrian and bicycle safety, smart city initiatives, and data-driven solutions for traffic management. He has conducted extensive studies on crash analysis using NLP and deep learning, safety performance functions for non-motorized users, and the impact of autonomous vehicles on urban infrastructure. His research also addresses equity in transportation access, particularly for older adults and vulnerable populations, and explores the effectiveness of traffic control systems like countdown signals and roundabouts.

Key projects include developing decision support tools for livable communities, assessing the safety of mini-roundabouts, and evaluating the influence of smart devices on traffic signage utility. His studies frequently involve collaborations with local governments and agencies, producing actionable insights for policy and infrastructure design.

Dr. Oh has led research projects funded by state and federal agencies, including studies on bicycle passing laws, adaptive traffic control systems, and the safety implications of raised freeway speed limits. His contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed articles and technical reports, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing transportation engineering through interdisciplinary innovation.