Susan Shaheen

Susan Shaheen is a Professor In-Residence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She co-directs the Transportation Sustainability Research Center (TSRC) under the Institute of Transportation Studies and leads the Innovative Mobility Research (IMR) group.

• Education:
  • Post Doctoral Scholar, Transportation and Highway Engineering, UC Berkeley (2001)
  • Ph.D., University of California, Davis (1999)
  • M.S., University of Rochester (1990)

Her research focuses on emerging transportation technologies and services, including shared mobility (carsharing, bikesharing, ridesourcing), automated vehicles, smart parking, and alternative fuel vehicles. IMR employs methodological approaches like surveys, real-time data collection, focus groups, and policy analysis to examine social and environmental impacts, emphasizing environmental justice and equity.

Recent research trends highlight her expertise in shared mobility, electric vehicle adoption, and policy frameworks for sustainable transportation. Her work addresses critical challenges in integrating mobility services with public transit, optimizing curb management, and transitioning toward zero-emission fleets.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Most Influential Paper Award (World Conference on Transportation Research, 2019)
  • Institute of Transportation Studies-Berkeley Faculty of the Year (2018)
  • Roy W. Crum Award (Transportation Research Board, 2017)
  • Top 10 Academic Thought Leaders in Transportation (Eno Transportation Foundation, 2016)
  • Excellence in Management Awards (UC Berkeley, 2007 & 2010)

Shaheen actively advises on transportation policy, serves on editorial boards for journals like Transportation Research, Part D, and contributes to national dialogues on transportation and climate change. Her lab, Innovative Mobility Research, drives interdisciplinary studies to reduce oil consumption, improve air quality, and advance energy independence through mobility innovation.