Panagiotis Ch. Anastasopoulos

Panagiotis (Panos) Ch. Anastasopoulos is an Associate Professor and the Stephen E. Still Chair of Transportation Engineering in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. He also serves as Director of both the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation & Logistics and the Engineering Statistics and Econometrics Application (ESEA) Research Laboratory within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Dr. Anastasopoulos received his educational credentials from prestigious institutions:

• PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2009)
• MSc in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2007)
• BS from Athens University of Economics & Business, Athens, Greece (2004)

His research spans multiple cutting-edge domains in transportation engineering and statistical methods. Dr. Anastasopoulos specializes in statistical and econometric modeling of engineering problems, with particular expertise in infrastructure systems reliability, transportation safety, and crisis management. His work increasingly focuses on emerging technologies including autonomous and connected vehicle systems, advanced air mobility solutions, and the integration of human behavior with next-generation transportation technologies. He has made significant contributions to understanding public perceptions of emerging transportation modes like flying cars and autonomous vehicles, as well as developing innovative statistical methods for transportation data analysis.

Analysis of Dr. Anastasopoulos' recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on applying sophisticated statistical and econometric methods to transportation safety challenges. His work frequently employs advanced modeling techniques including random parameters models, bivariate probit approaches, and hierarchical ordered probit analyses. There is a clear progression in his research toward addressing emerging transportation challenges including urban air mobility, autonomous vehicle integration, and the impact of public-private partnerships on transportation infrastructure safety. His highly cited work has appeared in top journals such as Analytic Methods in Accident Research, Accident Analysis and Prevention, and Transportation Research journals.

Dr. Anastasopoulos has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions:

• Named a Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science for 2019, 2020, and 2021
• Co-author of the widely used textbook "Statistical and Econometric Methods for Transportation Data Analysis" (3rd edition)

As an academic leader, Dr. Anastasopoulos serves in multiple editorial capacities including Executive Associate Editor of Analytic Methods in Accident Research (ranked #1 journal in Safety Research and Transportation), Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems, and editorial board member for several other prominent transportation journals. His research has been supported by prestigious funding sources including the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps Program, Federal Highway Administration, and New York State Department of Transportation. He has authored or co-authored over 160 papers, book chapters, and reports throughout his career.

At the Engineering Statistics and Econometrics Application Research Laboratory (ESEA), which he founded and directs, Dr. Anastasopoulos leads a team that provides statistical and econometric consultation services to engineers and scientists. The lab focuses on developing solutions for partners throughout the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at UB, with particular emphasis on transportation safety, infrastructure reliability, and emerging mobility technologies. The ESEA lab provides free consultation services to UB's engineering school and governmental agencies in New York State, and has worked on numerous projects including highway safety analysis, transportation data informatics, and infrastructure management systems.