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Mizan Rahman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama's College of Engineering. He serves as the Director of the Connected and Automated Mobility Laboratory (CAM Lab) at UA, leading research in cutting-edge transportation technologies. His work bridges civil engineering with computer science, focusing on the intersection of physical infrastructure and digital systems.
Dr. Rahman's educational background includes:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2008)
- M.S. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University (2013)
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University (2018)
His research interests span artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and digital twins applied to transportation systems. Dr. Rahman takes an interdisciplinary approach to solving evolving mobility challenges, with particular focus on connected and automated transportation systems for smart cities. His work addresses critical issues in AI-based predictive analytics, cybersecurity and privacy for connected mobility, driver behavior modeling, heterogeneous wireless communication, and transportation cyber-physical systems.
Analysis of Dr. Rahman's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on digital twin technology for traffic management, cybersecurity for autonomous vehicles (particularly GNSS spoofing detection), and connected vehicle applications. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward creating safer, more efficient transportation systems through the integration of advanced computing technologies with traditional civil infrastructure. The research spans theoretical development, numerical validation, and real-world experimental implementation.
Dr. Rahman has received significant recognition for his work:
- NSF CAREER Award (2024)
- IEEE George N. Saridis Best Transactions Paper Award (2020)
- U.S. Department of Transportation Dwight D. Eisenhower Doctoral Fellowship (2013-2014)
- U.S. Department of Transportation Dwight D. Eisenhower Master's Fellowship (2012-2013)
He has secured multiple federally funded projects from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). His research has practical applications in developing low-cost solutions for self-driving cars to detect GPS hacking and improve overall transportation safety. Dr. Rahman actively collaborates across disciplines, taking advantage of UA's cybersecurity program in the computer science department to advance research in connected and automated transportation systems.
As director of the CAM Lab, Dr. Rahman leads a team working at the forefront of transportation innovation, with a vision to build smart transportation systems that enhance quality of life and contribute to economic prosperity. His work is particularly relevant as cities become increasingly connected and automated, moving toward the reality of smart cities.
