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Dr. Alex Bigazzi is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Undergraduate Program) in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), with a joint appointment in the School of Community and Regional Planning. He leads the REACT Lab, focusing on active transportation, micromobility, and sustainable infrastructure design. His research emphasizes the intersection of physics, physiology, and behavior in active travel, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, and addresses emissions reduction and equitable urban mobility. Bigazzi holds a B.M. in Jazz Saxophone from the University of Miami and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Portland State University. His career includes academic and practical contributions, such as founding the REACT Lab and leading projects on e-bike incentives, air pollution exposure, and infrastructure design. His work has earned awards like the 2024 Wall Legacy Award for inclusive transport design and the 2023 Climate Action Award. He teaches courses on pedestrian/bicycle facility design and capstone projects, mentoring students through UBC’s Civil Engineering programs.

• Active travel (walking/cycling)
• Micromobility and e-bikes
• Pedestrian and bicycle facility design
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Dr. Haneen Farah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Transport & Planning at Delft University of Technology and co-director of the Traffic and Transportation Safety Lab. She also serves as head of the Traffic Systems Engineering section. Her research focuses on road infrastructure design, road user behavior, and traffic safety, integrating transportation engineering, human factors, and econometrics. Prior to TU Delft, she was a postdoc at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Her work includes national/international projects like SAMEN (mixed automated/human traffic implications), AfroSAFE (road safety in Africa), and XCARCITY (sustainable city mobility). She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on road design and traffic safety, including online programs for low/middle-income countries. Farah supervises multiple PhD and Master students in her research areas, contributing to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Key research themes include infrastructure design for automated vehicles, driver behavior modeling, cyclist safety, and policy implementation of the Safe System approach. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering and psychology to enhance traffic safety and efficiency through advanced analytics and simulation models.

• road infrastructure design
• road user behavior
• traffic safety
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Brendan Russo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University, where he conducts influential research in transportation safety and traffic engineering. His work focuses on improving safety outcomes for vulnerable road users through rigorous analysis of crash data, traffic operations, and emerging mobility technologies, with significant contributions to Arizona-specific transportation challenges and national safety practices. Russo's research program centers on bicycle and pedestrian safety, crash severity analysis, and the integration of autonomous systems into transportation networks. He employs advanced methodologies including spatial analysis, statistical modeling (e.g., random parameters bivariate probit models), and observational studies to investigate traffic stress levels, intersection safety, and the impacts of infrastructure treatments. His work consistently bridges theoretical transportation engineering with practical applications for safer community design. Analysis of Russo's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on emerging transportation technologies and their safety implications, particularly regarding autonomous delivery robots and vehicle-pedestrian interactions, while maintaining core focus on traditional safety concerns like bicycle crash frequency and severity. His research demonstrates increasing integration of spatiotemporal analysis and scenario-based testing methodologies, with a clear geographic concentration on Arizona metropolitan regions that provides valuable localized insights applicable to broader transportation contexts. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. No specific information about advising responsibilities or grant funding was provided in the text, though his extensive publication record and dataset contributions indicate active research leadership. Russo collaborates within a robust research network centered on transportation safety, frequently partnering with colleagues including Gehrke, Smaglik, and Holliday on projects involving field data collection, bicycle infrastructure evaluation, and safety performance metrics. His work leverages both observational studies and simulation approaches to develop data-driven guidance for transportation practitioners, with particular attention to Arizona's unique transportation environment and metropolitan planning challenges.

• Transportation Safety
• Traffic Engineering
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
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Dr. Tarek Sayed is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. He specializes in Transportation Engineering, focusing on road safety analysis, traffic operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He serves as the Director of the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security (BITSAFS-Engineering) and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering . His research addresses three core areas: improving road safety evaluation techniques, enhancing safety through traffic operations and highway design analysis, and advancing ITS technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for safety-audits of infrastructure projects like the Sea to Sky Highway and methodologies for evaluating transit signal priority systems in Vancouver. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications and supervised 60 graduate students. Key Roles: Professor, BITSAFS Director, Journal Editor Awards: Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Wilbur Smith Award, Sandford Fleming Award, Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Consulting: Global projects in traffic safety and ITS for agencies like ICBC, FHWA, and Ashghal His research integrates Bayesian statistical methods, extreme value theory, and machine learning to model traffic conflicts, pedestrian behavior, and safety interventions. Current projects include real-time safety optimization using autonomous vehicle data and analyzing shared space interactions between cyclists and pedestrians. Dr. Sayed chairs national/international committees, including the U.S. Transportation Research Board’s safety data committee. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and infrastructure investment decisions worldwide.

• Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Safety Analysis
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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T. Donna Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, transportation economics, travel demand modeling, and crash safety. Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2015) M.E., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington (2008) B.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University (2005) Her work explores the impacts of new vehicle technologies on traveler behavior and the environment, with an emphasis on modeling shared autonomous electric vehicle operations, pricing schemes, and life-cycle emissions. She also investigates spatial patterns of electric vehicle adoption and roadway safety for cyclists. Recent publications highlight her contributions to transportation electrification, fleet management, and safety analysis. Key themes include sustainability , autonomous systems , economic modeling , and urban mobility . American Society of Civil Engineers ExCEEd Fellow (2017) NSF IGERT Fellow (2013-2015) FHWA Eisenhower Fellow (2012-2013) Dr. Chen teaches courses on transportation infrastructure design and economics. Her funded projects include research on green vehicle adoption, connected vehicle planning, and dynamic tolling frameworks. She is affiliated with the Transportation Research Board, ASCE TD&I, ITS America, ITE, and Women’s Transportation Seminar.

• Sustainable Transportation Systems
• Transportation Economics
• Travel Demand Modeling
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Hiroyuki Iseki is Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at University of Maryland's School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, and Research Affiliate with the National Center for Smart Growth. His work examines interactions between transportation, land use, equity, and environmental sustainability. Research focuses on: Transit-oriented development impacts on firm location Equity in public transit finance Climate policy implementation in urban planning Active transportation infrastructure analysis Recent publications analyze post-pandemic transit demand shifts, campus multimodal conflicts, and bicycle accessibility modeling. Methodological strengths include spatial econometrics, GIS analysis, and longitudinal data approaches. Work increasingly addresses climate adaptation in transportation planning and EV charging grid impacts. Research contributes to urban policy through WMATA collaborations and Japanese municipal climate planning studies. Current PhD program directorship advances urban planning analytics training.

• Transportation Equity
• Land Use Planning
• Transit-Oriented Development
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Dr. Pavlos Tafidis is a Lecturer in Transport (Systems) Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to advance transport planning and engineering, with a focus on smart and sustainable mobility solutions. PhD in Transport Engineering, Hasselt University (2022) M.Sc in Transport Planning, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2015) M.Eng in Transportation, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2013) He leads projects like "BikeHood" (Science Foundation of Ireland), developing Ireland’s first cycling neighborhood, and contributes to initiatives such as "REALLOCATE" (Horizon 2020) and "CISMOB" (Interreg Europe). His research emphasizes accessible mobility solutions, equity in transport infrastructure, and urban livability. Recent publications analyze cyclist crash hotspots using machine learning, electric bike route preferences via GPS data, and traffic-emission correlations in Dublin. His expertise spans digital twins, virtual reality, and geospatial analysis. Dr. Tafidis teaches courses including Transport Engineering 3, Transport and Society, and Multi-Scale Energy Demand, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Edinburgh Future Institute.

• Transport Planning
• Smart Mobility
• Sustainable Transportation
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Ninette Pilegaard is a Professor and serves as Deputy Head of Division and Head of Section for Transport Policy at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her academic career spans multiple research domains with significant contributions to transportation policy and economics. Her research interests focus on transportation policy analysis with particular expertise in: Road charging systems and pricing mechanisms Bicycle infrastructure and safety analysis Commuting behavior and accessibility impacts Car ownership and usage patterns Relationship between transportation accessibility and labor market outcomes Dr. Pilegaard's scholarly work demonstrates a strong empirical approach combining transportation engineering with economic analysis. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on evidence-based policy evaluation, particularly in the Danish context. She frequently employs quasi-natural experimental methods to assess transportation policy impacts, with particular attention to road pricing, cycling infrastructure, and the economic implications of transportation systems. Her research has been supported by major funding bodies including Innovation Fund Denmark and Forskningsrådsfinansiering, and has resulted in publications in high-impact transportation journals such as Transportation Research Parts A and D, and Journal of Safety Research. As an academic supervisor, Dr. Pilegaard has served as Main Supervisor for PhD projects, including the 'Productivity and agglomeration' project. She has been actively involved in numerous research collaborations both within DTU and with external partners. Her laboratory work focuses on transportation data analysis, particularly utilizing Danish transportation datasets to examine policy impacts. She has developed expertise in analyzing hospital data for traffic safety research and has contributed to methodologies for assessing infrastructure effects on traffic accidents.

• Transportation Policy
• Road Charging Systems
• Bicycle Infrastructure
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Ardalan Vahidi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, joining in 2005 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on optimal control, energy-efficient mobility, connected and automated vehicles, and human bioenergetics during exercise. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2005 M.Sc. Transportation Safety, George Washington University, 2001 M.Sc. Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1998 B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1996 Research Interests: His work integrates control theory with transportation systems to reduce energy use and emissions. He explores eco-driving algorithms, vehicle connectivity, and human factors in cycling performance, leveraging both modeling and extensive vehicle-in-the-loop experimentation. Publications Trend: Recent articles emphasize validated experiments on energy-efficient automated driving, cyclist fatigue modeling, and cooperative control strategies, demonstrating a shift toward cyber-physical validation and interdisciplinary sports science applications. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, Road User Measurement and Evaluation Committee, TRB 2024 2nd Best Paper Award, IEEE International Automated Vehicle Validation Conference 2023 ASME Automotive and Transportation Systems Best Paper Award 2020 & 2018 IFAC Young Author Award 2019 Advising & Grants: He mentors numerous graduate researchers and postdocs; prospective students are directed to an online form for open positions. His research has been supported by NSF, DOE, DOT, and industry partners, although specific grant details are not listed here. Labs & Teams: He leads the Clemson Vehicle & Energy Systems Laboratory, conducting vehicle-in-the-loop experiments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across mechanical engineering, transportation, and sports science.

• Optimal Control and Estimation
• Energy Efficient Mobility
• Connected and Automated Vehicles
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Yu Xiao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information and Communications Engineering, Aalto University, specializing in edge computing, extended reality (XR), wearable computing, and crowdsensing. Their research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and technology innovation. Active in mobile cloud computing and decentralized systems Principal Investigator in EU-funded projects (EMIL, TUTL) Expert in 5G networks, autonomous systems, and human activity recognition Yu Xiao's work spans interdisciplinary domains, including healthcare (cardiovascular resuscitation devices) and urban mobility (autonomous vehicle interactions). They have received multiple awards, including Best Paper Awards and Nokia Foundation Scholarships. Focus on low-latency communication and multiagent reinforcement learning Developed frameworks like FediLive for decentralized social networks Contributed to 128+ publications and software tools Recent collaborations include institutions like Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and participation in IEEE committees. Their research integrates blockchain for secure IoT communication and advanced AR applications.

• Edge Computing
• Extended Reality (XR)
• Wearable Computing
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Robert B. Noland is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. He also serves as Director of the Voorhees Transportation Center. He holds a B.A. from the University of California, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in Energy Management and Environmental Policy. His research focuses on transportation planning’s economic and environmental impacts, including traffic safety modeling, infrastructure planning, and climate change mitigation. He has held roles at Imperial College London, the US EPA, and the University of California, Irvine. Noland is co-Editor-in-Chief of Transportation Research Part D and former Chair of the Transportation Research Board’s Climate Change Task Force. His work emphasizes equitable transportation policies, safety metrics, and sustainable urban design. Education: B.A., University of California M.Sc., University of Pennsylvania Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (Energy Management & Environmental Policy) Research Interests: Economic and environmental impacts of transportation policies Traffic safety data analysis and modeling Climate change adaptation in infrastructure planning Non-motorized transportation (bikeshare, pedestrian safety) Equity in mobility access and infrastructure Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on road diet conversions and their benefits Evaluated bikeshare systems globally, including NYC and Seoul Investigated disparities in ridehailing and EV charging access Advanced pedestrian safety metrics and crash data practices Advising & Grants: Directed major transportation projects (e.g., Newark Light Rail study) Recipient of grants for climate resilience and urban mobility research Labs/Teams: Leads the Voorhees Transportation Center, a hub for innovative transportation research and policy analysis.

• Transportation Planning
• Environmental Policy
• Traffic Safety
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Dr. Mojgan A. Jadidi serves as Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream and Director of Common Engineering & BSc Science within the Department of Civil Engineering at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and founder of the GeoVA Lab, she leads research at the intersection of geospatial analytics, digital infrastructure, and innovative engineering education aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Education: PhD in Geomatics, Université Laval (2014) MSc in Earthquake and Seismology Engineering, ROSE Center (Italy) & Université Joseph Fourier (France) BSc in Civil-Survey Engineering, Iranian University of Science and Technology Research Focus: Her pioneering work in Geospatial Visual Analytics spans 2D/3D environments, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D GIS integration, and Spatial Quantum Computing applications for smart cities. She develops Infrastructure Digital Twins using sensor data fusion while revolutionizing engineering education through gamification and augmented/virtual reality pedagogies that transform complex spatial concepts into immersive learning experiences. Research Trends: Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate convergent innovation across three domains: (1) Building energy optimization through BIM-graph analytics, (2) Transportation safety via AI-driven situational awareness, and (3) Educational technology using VR sandboxes and visual-verbal comics. These works consistently integrate quantum computing principles and UN SDG frameworks to solve urban sustainability challenges. Scientific Recognition: ASEE Zone III Best Paper Award (2023) ASEE Saint Lawrence Best Research Paper & Poster (2022) 3D GeoInfo Conference Best Paper (2018) NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016) ESRI Student Award (2011) Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (2006) Research Leadership: As Associate Director of York's ESRI Center of Excellence, she manages multi-source funding from NSERC, Mitacs, and York University internal grants. Her professional service spans global organizations including ISPRS Commission IV (Secretary), IEEE Women in Engineering (Member), PEO Etobicoke (Chair), and buildingSMART Canada (Committee Member), driving standards for BIM and digital twin implementation in urban infrastructure. Lab Innovation: The GeoVA Lab develops cutting-edge tools including the TopoSurvey Game for immersive surveying education, PAN-Lassonde XR Sandbox for virtual lab experiences, and quantum computing frameworks for bike-sharing optimization, establishing new paradigms in spatial data interaction and engineering pedagogy.

• Geospatial Visual Analytics
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 3D GIS Integration
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Eirin Olaussen Ryeng is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on transportation engineering, road safety, and human behavior in urban and rural mobility contexts. Key research themes: winter road conditions, autonomous vehicles, cyclist/pedestrian safety, route familiarity, and sustainable transport infrastructure Active in transnational studies and multidisciplinary collaborations Recent publications analyze pedestrian gait in winter, cargo bike efficiency, driver risk perception, and geometric road design impacts. She employs advanced methodologies like sensor technology, survey analysis, and crash-based modeling. Teaching includes courses on road engineering, traffic safety, and transport infrastructure. She has presented at major European Transport Conferences and Nordic Traffic Safety Academy seminars.

• Transportation Engineering
• Road Safety
• Pedestrian and Cyclist Behavior
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Dr. Adrian Fazekas is a Lecturer at the Institute of Highway Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, and collaborates with the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt). He holds a Dr.-Ing. in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen (2005–2011), specializing in Media Engineering. His professional trajectory includes roles as a Research Assistant at RWTH Aachen and industry experience as a Software Developer at Continental AG. Research interests focus on traffic data acquisition , microscopic traffic flow simulation , and intelligent transportation systems . Key projects include: DROVA: Drone-based traffic analysis for infrastructure optimization ESIMAS: Real-time tunnel safety management Digital Twin Road: Physical-informational mapping of future highways AUTUKAR: Automated tunnel monitoring systems His publications emphasize real-time traffic detection , safety analytics , and data-driven modeling , with recent work exploring thermal-camera nudging systems and weigh-in-motion accuracy. He actively contributes to the Research Association for Roads, Earth and Tunneling (SETAC). No awards or student advising roles are documented.

• Traffic Data Acquisition
• Traffic Data Analysis
• Video-Based Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulation
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Dr. Ioannis Kaparias is an Associate Professor in Transport Engineering at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Transportation Research Group (TRG). He holds a Master of Engineering from Imperial College London and a PhD from the same institution. His academic career includes roles at City, University of London, and postdoctoral research at Imperial College. He is a Fellow of Advance HE, a member of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), and serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the IET Intelligent Transport Systems journal. Education: MEng in Civil Engineering, Imperial College London (2004) PhD in Transport Engineering, Imperial College London (2008) Postdoctoral Researcher, Imperial College London (2008–2012) Research Interests: Efficient, safe, and sustainable land transport systems Highway and traffic management, including real-time routing and network reliability Active travel modes (cycling/pedestrian infrastructure) Public transport operations and optimization New transport technologies (CAVs, MaaS, EVs) Land use-transport interaction models Teaching: Highway & Traffic Engineering modules at Southampton Doctoral Programme Director (Training) in the School of Engineering Past roles include teaching at Imperial College London, City University London, and the University of East London External Roles: Member of US Transportation Research Board committees (Pedestrians/ACH10 and Human Factors/ACH40) Independent expert for the European Commission Speaker at international conferences (e.g., 'To share or not to share space? A very British tale', 2023)

• Transport Engineering
• Sustainable Transportation
• Traffic Management
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