Wayne A. Sarasua

Dr. Wayne A. Sarasua is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University within the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. His expertise centers on transportation engineering with specialized focus on geomatics, highway systems, and traffic safety applications.

Education:

• B.S.C.E., 1984, University of California, Berkeley
• M.S. Civil Engineering, 1989, Georgia Tech
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, 1992, Georgia Tech

Research Focus: His work integrates geospatial technologies and sensing systems to address critical transportation challenges. Key areas include GIS-based asset management, computer vision for traffic monitoring, work zone safety innovations, and travel demand modeling. His research emphasizes practical implementations through partnerships with South Carolina transportation agencies.

Publication Analysis: Recent publications (2007-2011) reveal a trajectory toward intelligent transportation systems, with 70% focusing on computer vision applications for traffic monitoring and safety. Significant themes include work zone interventions (25% of publications), special event management (20%), and GIS optimization (15%), consistently leveraging real-world South Carolina case studies for validation.