Rod Sardari

Rod Sardari is a Lecturer I specializing in GIS, Business Intelligence (BI), and Geointelligence at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, his expertise spans urban planning, transportation studies, and geospatial analysis. He holds a PhD in Urban Planning & Public Policy from the University of Texas at Arlington (2018).

Research Focus: Dr. Sardari investigates travel demand modeling, traffic congestion impacts, affordable housing spatial analysis, and GIS applications in urban policy. His work bridges quantitative methods with real-world transportation challenges, emphasizing data-driven solutions for equitable urban development.

Awards & Recognition:

• ACSP Award (2018)
• Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Award (2017)
• Dr. Ben Akiva Scholarship (MIT, 2015)
• NCTAPA Award (2013)

Professional Projects: Includes analyses for major infrastructure projects such as the I-25 South Corridor, Riyadh Tolling Roadways, and NTTA System Optimization. He has also conducted studies on transit accessibility and low-income housing spatial mismatch.

Certifications: Certified Tableau Data Analyst, Certified GIS Professional (GISP).