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Seckin Ozkul is a Researcher at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) within the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida. His work focuses on transportation safety and infrastructure, particularly in the areas of wrong-way driving mitigation and traffic management solutions.
Dr. Ozkul's educational background includes:
- PhD from the University of Florida (2014)
- MS from the University of South Florida (2009)
- BA from Auburn University (2006)
His research interests span Transportation Engineering, Traffic Safety, Wrong-Way Driving Mitigation, Logistics, and Transportation Infrastructure. Dr. Ozkul has made significant contributions to understanding and implementing solutions for wrong-way driving incidents, particularly through the evaluation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at freeway off-ramps. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in transportation safety and infrastructure planning, focusing on developing implementable safety countermeasures for limited-access facilities and analyzing driver behavior in wrong-way driving scenarios.
Dr. Ozkul has received numerous awards for his academic and research excellence, including:
- Auburn University International Student Achievement Award (2006)
- Charles E. Alexander Transportation Engineering Scholar Award (2006)
- Norman Liver Civil Engineering Award – Auburn University (2006)
- District 10/FSITE Annual Meeting Research Poster Award (2013)
- International Road Foundation (IRF) Fellowship Award (2014)
As a researcher at CUTR, Dr. Ozkul has contributed to various projects related to transportation safety, logistics, and infrastructure. His work aligns with CUTR's mission to proactively support the implementation of innovative multimodal transportation solutions and develop leaders through research, education, and action. His research has directly informed transportation agencies on effective countermeasures for reducing wrong-way driving incidents, contributing to safer highway systems in Florida and beyond.
