Priyanka Alluri

Dr. Priyanka Alluri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University (2010) and is a licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina. Her research focuses on transportation safety, including advanced safety analysis models, implementation of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM), pedestrian/bicycle safety, traffic control devices, and human factors in transportation. She currently serves as Faculty Advisor for the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student Chapter at FIU.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Clemson University, 2010

Research interests emphasize transportation safety innovations, with a focus on crash analysis methodologies, traffic incident management, and smart infrastructure applications. Her work spans topics like secondary crash prevention, adaptive traffic control systems, and mobility benefits of TSMO strategies. She has pioneered studies on unique areas such as golf cart safety in retirement communities and the impact of pandemic conditions on crash severity.

Publications highlight her contributions to TSMO strategy evaluation, safety performance functions for managed lanes, and data-driven approaches to mitigate wrong-way driving. Her research integrates advanced statistical modeling (Bayesian networks, neural networks) and simulation tools (VISSIM, PTV Epics) to address real-world transportation challenges.

Notable projects include Florida-specific safety guidelines for ramp metering operations, evaluation of Road Rangers' impact on incident clearance, and development of safety assessment toolkits for bus stops. She actively contributes to transportation policy through studies on connected vehicle technologies and procurement frameworks for Florida's CV deployments.