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M. Adeel, A. J. Khattak, S. M. Usman, and N. Moradloo, "Are We Ready for Highly Automated Vehicles? Evaluating Automated Driving Systems’ Safety and Reliability using Inverse Probability Weighted Regression Adjustment," in Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, pp. 1-20, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1080/15472450.2025.2602132.
M. Adeel, A. J. Khattak, and M. Ashfaq, "Navigating Mobility in Later Life: How Vehicle Access and Community Context Shape Travel Behaviour Among Older Adults," in Travel Behaviour and Society, vol. 43, Art. no. 101190, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2025.101190.
M. F. Ghahfarokhi, H. Park, V. Pandey, and G. Yoon, "Adaptive Electric Vehicle Routing and Charging with Deep Reinforcement Learning," in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, vol. 36, 2026, Art. no. 101795, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2025.101795.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, and M. Babapour, "Multi-Objective Inventory Routing Problem with Respect to Backhaul Orders using Tolls," in Sustainability, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 1717, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3390/su18041717.
S. Saeidi, N. Manikkavasagam, S. Nagarajan, and E. Kaisar, "A Data-Driven Spatial Framework for Autonomous Shuttle Readiness in Rural Florida," in ASCE ICTD 2026, 2026.
T. Mengistu, D. Tobias, T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "Hardware-Triggered Synchronization Method for Robust Camera-Radar Fusion in Autonomous Driving," in Proc. IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symp. (IV), 2026.
T. Zhu, H. Que, and H. Yao, "Road Infrastructure Readiness Evaluation for Commercial Low-Level Autonomous Vehicles," in ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD), 2026 (accepted).
Y. Pang, Z. Ni, and X. Zhong, "Decoupling Shared and Personalized Knowledge: A Dual-Branch Federated Learning Framework for Multi-Domain with Non-IID Data," in Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, vol. 40, no. 29, pp. 24745-24754, 2026.
N. Xu, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “Beyond daily travel: understanding shared autonomous vehicle usage behavior across emergency preparedness segments in the United States,” Travel Behaviour and Society, vol. 44, p. 101235, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2026.101235
H. Puppala, W. Sarasua, S. Biyaguda, F. Farzinpour, and M. Chowdhury, “Real-time Deer Detection and Warning in Connected Vehicles via Thermal Sensing and Deep Learning,” arXiv, 2026. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.18779
A. Arab, M. Khaleghi, A. Partovi, A. Abbaspour, C. Shinde, Y. Mousavi, V. Azimi, and A. Karimoddini, "High-Resolution Safety Verification for Evasive Obstacle AVoidance in Autonomous Vehicles," in IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology, vol. 6, pp. 276-287, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/OJVT.2024.3519951.
D. N. Hridoy, R. Tasnia, V. Pandey, B. Rijal, and M. S. Hasnine, "Combined Revealed-And Stated-Preference Survey to Understand the Impact of Multi-Source Real-Time Information on Travel Mode Choice," in Transportation Research Record, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1177/036119812413115.
E. Stavropoulou, N. Stamatiadis, W. Staats, T. Wang, and R. Souleyrette, "Benefits and Impacts of Complete Streets," in Climate crisis and resilient transportation systems, Springer, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82714-3_1.
F. Farzinpour, W. Sarasua, W. Davis, P. Murray-Tuite, and L. Cassule, "A Comparison of Methods for Collecting Highway Horizontal Curve Attributes," in Transportation Research Record (TRB-NAS), Nov. 2025, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981251372090.
I. P. Ioannou, S. Nagarajan, and E. Kaisar, "Optimizing Rural Healthcare Accessibility Evaluation with AI-Driven Gravity-Radiation Modeling," in International Congress on Transportation Research (ICTR), 2025.
J. Matute, S. Searcy, and A. Karimoddini, "The Aggie Auto Shuttles: Technical Insights from the First Public Road Demonstration," in Transportation Engineering, 20, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.treng.2025.100335.
J. Pena-Bastidas, J. Liu, S. Jones, and H. Y. Lee, "The Role of Emerging Mobility Solutions in Shaping Care-Seeking Behaviors in Rural Communities: A National Survey with Stated Choice Experiment," in Transport Policy, vol. 162, pp. 313-324, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2024.12.016.
J. W. Beck, "Advancing Safety Validation and Testing of Autonomous Vehicles using Advanced Simulation Techniques (Doctoral Dissertation, University of Tennessee),"2025.
K. Gulati, V. Pandey, N. Manikkavasagam, A. J. Reginato, L. r., A. idbe, and S. Nagarajan, "Comparative Analysis of Macro- and Micro-Level Measures of Healthcare Access in Urban and Rural Areas," in Transportation Research Record, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981251380266.
M. Dejene, J. Matute, and A. Karimoddini, "Development and Implementation of Safe, Human-Like Autonomous Vehicle Control on Horizontal Curves," in IEEE ICM 2025, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICM62621.2025.10934884.
M. O. Sabit, "Estimating the Benefits of a Shuttle Service for Healthcare Providers (Master’s Thesis, University of Kentucky),"2025.
M. Tavasoli, A. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini, M. Khaleghi, T. Phuapaiboon, A. Goines, A. Harris, and J. Griffith, "Trust-Aware Federated Defense Against Data Poisoning in ML-Driven IDS for CAVs," in IEEE PST 2025, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/PST65910.2025.11268885.
M. Tavasoli, A. Sarrafzadeh, M. Khaleghi, M. Zakaria, H. B. Pasandi, and A. Karimoddini, "Data Communication Challenges of Connected and Automated Vehicles in Rural Areas," in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 29220-29251, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3539598.
M. Zakaria, T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "AI-Enabled Traffic Sign Detection for Rural Operations of Connected and Automated Vehicles," in Proc. Int. Conf. Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation, 2025.
M. Zakaria, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini, "Traffic Sign Dataset for Connected and Automated Vehicle Operations in Rural Areas," in Data in Brief, vol. 2025, Art. no. 112280, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2025.112280.
N. Xu and J. Yang, "Leveraging Scene Geometry and Depth Information for Robust Image Deraining," in Computers, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 11, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/computers14010011.
N. Xu, J. Liu, X. Fu, Y. Shi, and S. Jones, "Understanding First Responders’ Familiarity and Attitudes Toward Connected and Automated Vehicles: Insights from Latent Class Analysis," in Transportation Research Part A, vol. 202, 2025, Art. no. 104727, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2025.104727.
O. B. Alaka, V. Pandey, and A. Khattak, "Investigating Automated Shuttle Readiness for Rural Areas: A North Carolina Case Study," in Transportation Research Record, 0(0), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981251378138.
P. Agarwal, D. Bagchi, T. Rambha, and V. Pandey, "A Bi-Criterion Steiner Traveling Salesperson Problem with Time Windows for Last-Mile Electric Vehicle Logistics," in Computers & Operations Research, vol. 185, 2025, Art. no. 107286, https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2409.14848.
S. Jones, A. Karimoddini, D. Kreis, and D. Flinchum, "Advancing Rural Transportation Through the USDOT University Transportation Center Program," in ITE Journal, 2025.
S. M. Usman, A. J. Khattak, and A. L. Patwary, "Are There Differences in Public Interest Toward Automated Vehicles’ Ownership in Burdened and Non-Burdened Communities?," in Transportation Planning and Technology, pp. 1-28, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2025.2546096.
S. R. P. Martha, A. M. M. Javadi, P. Ghorai, S. Khorsandroo, and A. Karimoddini, "Analyzing Driver Behavior Distraction During Animal Crossing on Rural Roads," in IISE Annual Conference 2025, 2025.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar and F. Moreno, "A Novel Multi-Objective Inventory Routing Problem with Backhaul Orders in a Multi-Attribute Multigraph Considering Access Tax," in Proc. 23rd European Control Conf. (ECC), Thessaloniki, Greece, Jun. 24-27, 2025, https://doi.org/10.23919/ECC65951.2025.11187200.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, and M. Babapour, "Multi-Objective Risk-Aware Inventory Routing for Rural Logistics with Link-Access Tolls," in Sustainability, 2025, accepted.
S. Saeidi, F. Moreno, E. I. Kaisar, et al., "Risk-Aware Inventory Routing in Rural Transportation System with Link-Access Tolls: A Rural Logistics Case Study," in Proc. Taiwanese Assoc. Artificial Intelligence Conf. (TAAI), 2025, https://doi.org/10.36227/techrxiv.176153530.05723416/v1.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "From City Streets to Country Roads: Can Automated Vehicles Generalize Lane Detection?," in Proc. Int. Conf. Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation, 2025.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "Assessing Lane Marking Visibility Range in Night-Time Driving: Do Current Lane Marking Visibility Standards Support Autonomous Vehicle Operation?," in Proc. Int. Conf. Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation, 2025.
T. S. Ashebir, S. E. Blay, J. Anokye, V. Pandey, and L. Hashemi-Beni, "Real-Time Traffic Insights with Physics-Informed Neural Networks: Integrating the Aw-Rascle Model and LLMs," in IEEE Access, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3618282.
T. T. Mengistu, T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "A Robust Radar-Camera Fusion for 2D Object Detection for Autonomous Driving," in Proc. IEEE 28th Int. Conf. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/ITSC60802.2025.11423247.
X. Zhong and Z. Ni, "Intelligent Control in Asymmetric Decision-Making: An Event-Triggered RL Approach for Mismatched Uncertainties," in IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, vol. 55, no. 10, pp. 7288-7301, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMC.2025.3583066.
Y. Lin and Z. Ni, "A Robust Multi-Virtual-Agent Inverse Reinforcement Learning Approach with Data Aggregation for Perturbed Environments," in IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/TNNLS.2025.3531839.
Y. Lin and Z. Ni, "Adaptive Inverse Reinforcement Learning in Continuous-Time Systems using CNN-Based Feature Extraction," in IJCNN 2025, 2025.
Y. Lin, Z. Ni, and X. Zhong, "Learning from Demonstrations: A Computationally Efficient Inverse Reinforcement Learning Approach with Simplified Implementation," in IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/TETCI.2025.3526502.
Y. Pang, Z. Ni, and X. Zhong, "Personalized Observation Normalization for Federated Reinforcement Learning in Heterogeneous Environments," in IJCNN 2025, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN64981.2025.11229364.
Y. Pang, Z. Ni, and X. Zhong, "Integration of Layer Normalization into Federated Reinforcement Learning for Heterogeneous Environments," in SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3053916.
Y. Yang, H. Zhen, Y. Huang, and J. J. Yang, "Enhancing Nighttime Vehicle Detection with Day-to-Night Style Transfer and Labeling-Free Augmentation," in Applied Computing and Intelligence, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 14-28, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3934/aci.2025002.
Y. Yang, N. Xu, and J. Yang, "Structured Prompting and Multi-Agent Knowledge Distillation for Traffic Video Interpretation and Risk Inference," in Computers, vol. 14, no. 11, pp. 490, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/computers14110490.
Y. Yang, N. Xu, and J. Yang, "Multi-Agent Visual-Language Reasoning for Comprehensive Highway Scene Understanding," in Applied Computing and Intelligence, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 315-336, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3934/aci.2025018.
Z. Ni, Y. Pang, and X. Zhong, "A Fast Federated Reinforcement Learning Approach with Phased Weight-Adjustment Technique," in Neurocomputing, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2025.129550.
Z. Zhang, J. Liu, X. Qian, S. Guo, C. Yang, and S. Jones, "Envisioning Shared Autonomous Vehicles (Savs) for 374 Small and Medium-Sized Urban Areas in the United States: The Roles of Road Network and Travel Demand," in Journal of Transport Geography, 127, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104302.
S. R. Saba, S. Dasgupta, M. Rahman, N. Huynh, L. Zhao, M. C. Vuran, Q. Liu, and E. Ozguven, “Infrastructure-Enabled Risk Assessment of Hazardous Road Conditions on Rural Roads During Inclement Weather,” arXiv, 2025. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2508.19444
A. L. Patwary and A. Khattak, "Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Decarbonization: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption in Disadvantaged Communities," in International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 393-407, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2024.2311813.
A. Reginato and E. Kaisar, "Integrating Geospatial Analysis and Traffic Simulation to Model Flood Impacts in Rural Areas," in ITS European Congress 2024, 2024.
B. Lartey, W. Bedada, X. Yan, A. Homaifar, A. Karimoddini, and E. Tunstel, "An Efficient Profit-Aware Scalable Vehicle Dispatch Framework for On-Demand Ridesharing," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems, vol. 2, pp. 542-555, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/TICPS.2024.3446957.
D. Jehu-Appiah, H. Park, and V. Pandey, "Optimizing Paratransit Routing Considering Dwell Time Uncertainty," in ASCE ICTD 2024, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485521.007.
F. Zou, J. H. Ogle, P. Gerard, and W. Jin, "How Does Pedestrians’ Perception Toward Autonomous Vehicles Change During Unmarked Midblock Multilane Crossings," in Transportation Research Record, 2679(4), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981241289414.
F. Zou, J. Ogle, W. Jin, P. Gerard, D. Petty, and A. Robb, "Pedestrian Behavior Interacting with Autonomous Vehicles During Unmarked Midblock Multilane Crossings: Role of Infrastructure Design, AV Operations and Signaling," in Transportation Research Part F, vol. 100, pp. 84-100, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2023.11.003.
H. J. Yang, J. Beck, M. Z. Hasan, E. Beyazit, S. Chakraborty, T. Wongpiromsarn, and S. Sarkar, "GENESIS-RL: Generating Natural Edge-Cases with Systematic Integration of Safety Considerations and Reinforcement Learning," in IEEE IAVVC 2024, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/IAVVC63304.2024.10786471.
J. Beck and S. Chakraborty, "Fully Embedded Time-Series Generative Adversarial Networks," in Neural Computing and Applications, vol. 36, no. 24, pp. 14885-14894, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-024-09825-5.
J. Beck, S. Huff, and S. Chakraborty, "Diagnosing and Predicting Autonomous Vehicle Operational Safety using Multiple Simulation Modalities and a Virtual Environment," in Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2024, https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4734319.
J. Matute, M. Khaleghi, and A. Karimoddini, "Decentralized Most Permissive Observer Architecture for Brake Leakage Diagnosis in Automotive Systems," in IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 110457-110468, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.10630519.
J. Matute, S. Diaz, and A. Karimoddini, "Sliding Mode Control for Robust Path Tracking of Automated Vehicles," in IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology, vol. 5, pp. 1314-1325, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/OJVT.2024.3456035.
M. A. Seferian and J. J. Yang, "Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Safety in Rain: A Data-Centric Approach for Clear Vision," in Applied Computing and Intelligence, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 282-299, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3934/aci.2024017.
M. Azage, J. Matute, and A. Karimoddini, "Learning from Human Driver Demonstration for Speed Control of Ground Autonomous Vehicles," in IEEE ICIEA 2024, 1-8, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIEA.2024.10664716.
N. Le, A. P. Ngo, and H. T. Nguyen, "Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks for Supervised Learning Tasks in Smart Grids," in IEEE NAPS 2024, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741767.
N. Le, B. Borlaug, M. Bruchon, T. Jonas, and H. T. Nguyen, "Electrifying Education: Insights into Charging Electric School Buses in the United States," in IEEE ISGT 2024, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT59692.2024.10454200.
R. S. Kluger, A. Karimi, A. Hosseinzadeh, T. Wang, R. Souleyrette, and E. Harding, "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Data Linkage Between Motor Vehicle Crash and Hospital-Based Datasets," in Accident Analysis and Prevention, 197, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2024.107461.
S. Ma, J. Yang, M. Chorzepa, C. Morris, S. Kim, and S. Durham, "Composite Deep Learning Architecture for Vehicle Classification using Vision Transformers and Wheel Position Features," in SN Computer Science, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-023-02569-4.
S. Saeidi, D. Shah, E. Kaisar, F. Moreno, K. Gulati, M. Chen, P. Huang, V. Pandey, and Z. Ni, "Intelligent Routing System for Safe and Efficient Freight Transportation in Rural Areas using Autonomous Truck Platooning," in Transpo2024, 2024.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, K. Gulati, and V. Pandey, "Deploying Smart Parking Systems in Rural Areas: Integrating GIS and Real-Time Data Analytics to Mitigate Illegal Truck Parking," in Transpo2024, 2024.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "An Integrated Vision-Based Perception and Control for Lane Keeping of Autonomous Vehicles," in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 25, no. 8, pp. 9001-9015, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2024.3376516.
X. Zhang and M. Chen, "Developing a Practical Highway Criticality Assessment Framework Based on Network Connectivity and Redundancy," in Transportation, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-024-10540-2.
Y. Huang and J. Yang, "Symmetric Contrastive Learning for Robust Fault Detection in Time-Series Traffic Sensor Data," in International Journal of Data Science and Analytics, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41060-024-00521-0.
Z. Zhang, C. Yang, J. Liu, and S. Jones, "Assessing the Feasibility and Viability of Multimodal Urban AIr Mobility in Small and Medium-Sized Urban Areas: Integration of Shared Autonomous Vehicles and Vertical Take-Off and Landing Vehicles," in SSRN, 2024, https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4995752.
Z. Zhang, J. Liu, J. Pena-Bastidas, and S. Jones, "Charging Infrastructure Assessment for Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles in 374 Small and Medium-Sized Urban Areas: An Agent-Based Simulation Approach," in Transport Policy, vol. 155, pp. 58-78, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2024.06.017.
A. Pratelli, L. Brocchini, and R. Souleyrette, "A Mixed Method Approach for Modeling Entry Capacity at Rotary Intersections," in ICURPT 2023, 2023, https://doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v37i3.991.
C. Pope (Northcutt), N. Stamatiadis, T. Fields, and R. Souleyrette, "Identifying Work-Related Crashes Through Crash Narrative Mining," in International Congress on Transportation Research 2023, 2023.
D. Korostina, N. Stamatiadis, T. Wang, and R. Souleyrette, "Evaluation of a Scoring Approach for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects," in International Congress on Transportation Research 2023, 2023.
F. Zou, H. W. Deng, T. U. Iunn, J. H. Ogle, and W. Jin, "V2V-based Collision-AVoidance Decision Strategy for Autonomous Vehicles Interacting with Fully Occluded Pedestrians at Midblock on Multilane Roadways," in ASCE ICTD 2023, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484876.017.
J. Matute, M. Rodriguez-Arozamena, J. Perez Rastelli, and A. Karimoddini, "Sensor Fusion-Based Localization Framework for Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Forested Environments," in IEEE ITSC 2023, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1109/ITSC57777.2023.10422436.
M. G. Chorzepa, A. D. Sowemimo, and O. H. Oravbiere, "Deep Learning-Based Metrics for Measuring Sustainability of County-Owned Bridges in the US," in ASCE Inspire 2023, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485163.062.
M. M. Islam, A. A. R. Newaz, L. Song, B. Lartey, S. Lin, F. -C., W. an, A. Hajbabaie, A. Homaifar, and A. Karimoddini, "Connected Autonomous Vehicles: State of Practice," in Applied Stochastic Models in Business and Industry, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1002/asmb.2772.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "GPS-Guided Vision-Based Lane Detection for Autonomous Vehicles," in IEEE ITSC 2023, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1109/ITSC57777.2023.10422633.
T. Phuapaiboon, "Development of a Testbed of Connected Autonomous Vehicles (Master’s Thesis)," 2023.
X. Yan, M. Sarkar, B. Lartey, B. Gebru, A. Homaifar, A. Karimoddini, and E. Tunstel, "An Online Learning Framework for Sensor Fault Diagnosis Analysis in Autonomous Cars," in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2023.3305620.
D. Liu, E. Kaisar, Y. Yang, and P. Yan, "Physical Internet-Enabled E-Grocery Delivery Network: A Load-Dependent Two-Echelon Vehicle Routing Problem with Mixed Vehicles," in International Journal of Production Economics, 254, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108632.
M. Zakaria, T. Getahun, M. Tavasoli, V. Pandey, A. Sarrafzadeh, and A. Karimoddini, "Supporting Infrastructure for Adoption of Automated Vehicles in Rural Areas: A Review of Standards and Guidelines," in accepted, accepted.
R. Tasnia, V. Pandey, D. N. Hridoy, M. S. Hasnine, and H. Park, "Express Lane Route Choice Under Real-Time Information: A Joint Revealed and Stated-Preference Study," in Transportation Research Record, accepted.
S. Davis and A. Brakewood, "Dialysis, Doctors, and Other Destinations in Rural Tennessee: A Comparative Analysis of Demand Response Transportation Trips by Age, Gender, and Disability Status," in Transportation Research Record, published, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981251370342.
S. M. Usman and A. Khattak, "Wheelchair Users’ Involvement in Roadway Crashes: Exploring Injury Severity with Synthetic Data Augmentation and Bayesian Analysis," in accepted, accepted.
S. Saeidi, N. Manikkavasagam, S. Nagarajan, and E. Kaisar, "A Spatial Framework for Evaluating Autonomous Shuttle Readiness Across Rural Counties in Florida," in Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, forthcoming, https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JTEPBS.TEENG-9535.
L. Patwary, S. Usman, and A. Khattak, "Exploring the Relationship Between Transportation Cost Burden and Mental Health in Burdened Communities: Addressing Endogeneity using Two-Stage Residual Inclusion Approach,"under review.
M. Adeel, N. Kouser, S. M. Usman, and A. Khattak, "Exploring Barriers, Attitudes, and Opportunities for Autonomous Vehicle Adoption Among People Living with Disabilities: A Text Analytics Approach,"under review.
S. M. Usman, A. J. Khattak, and J. Everett, "Enhancing Rural Transportation Planning: A Suite of Innovative Readiness Assessment Tools for Emerging Transportation Technologies,"under review.
A. Gorji Sefidmazgi, K. Gulati and V. Pandey, "Resilience and Recovery of Points of Interest Following Hurricane Helene: A Temporal Mobility Analysis,"under review.
A. Gorji Sefidmazgi, R. Tasnia, V. Pandey, D. N. Hridoy and M. S. Hasnine, "Evaluating the Impact of Mileage-Based User Fees on Travel Route Choices,"under review.
A. Karimoddini, T. Getahun and M. F. Mamo, "Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Robust Decision-Making Approach for Left Turns at Intersections for Autonomous Vehicles,"under review.
A. Mukwaya, N. Kasamala, N. K. Gyimah, J. Mwakalonge, G. Comert, S. Siuhi, V. Pandey and M. Mkufya, "Operational Analysis of the Ohio I-275 Westbound Dynamic Part-Time Shoulder Use (D-PTSU),"under review.
A. Rahman, M. S. Salek, M. Chowdhury and W. Sarasua, "A Digital Twin-Based Simulation Framework for Vehicle Speed Advisory on Horizontal Curves,"under review.
H. Anand, L. Du and A. Karimoddini, "Frontiers of Generative AI Applications in Transportation: Opportunities, Risks, and Research Needs—insights from ASCE Pioneering Transportation Innovation with Generative AI Workshop,"under review.
J. Beck and S. Chakraborty, "Modeling and Propagation of Perception Errors in Autonomous Vehicle Control: A Generative Time-Series Framework for Safety-Critical Evaluation,"under review.
J. Pena-Bastidas, N. Xu, J. Liu, T. Wang, S. Jones and R. Souleyrette, "Examining Spatial Disparities in Safety Benefits from Automated Vehicle Adoption in Alabama and Kentucky,"under review.
L. Brocchini, A. Pratelli, R. Souleyrette, T. Wang, M. Petrović, M. Ahac, L. Novačko and S. Ahac, "Unconventional Roundabouts: Third-Generation Insights from the United States and Europe,"under review.
M. Davis, "C., Cronley, C., & Brakewood, C. Who Rides Rural Transit? A Latent Profile Analysis of Rural Demand Response Transportation (DRT) Riders,"under review.
M. M. Islam, A. A. R. Newaz, T. Getahun, M. D. Azage, A. Karimoddini, A. Homaifar and S. Labi, "Efficient Multimodal Sensor and Information Fusion for Pedestrian Detection for Autonomous Vehicles,"under review.
M. Mamo, T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "Risk-Aware Decision-Making Approach at Unsignalized Intersections for Autonomous Vehicles,"under review.
M. McBride, "& Kelly, S. Impact of Dispositional and Situational Factors on Willingness to Use Shared Autonomous Shuttles. Transportation Research Part F,"under review.
M. Nankali, M. W. Levin and V. Pandey, "An Exact Solution Algorithm for the Bi-Level Optimization Problem of Bike Lane Network Design,"under review.
M. Tavasoli, A. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini, M. Khaleghi and H. B. Pasandi, "Hybrid Clustering-Transformer IDS for Rural CAVs,"under review.
M. Tavasoli, A. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini, M. Khaleghi, T. Phuapaiboon and H. B. Pasandi, "A Lightweight Data-Driven Hybrid Intrusion Detection System for CAN-Bus Security in CAVs,"under review.
M. Tavasoli, A. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini, T. Phuapaiboon, M. Khaleghi and D. Tobias, "GEM-CAN: A Real-World Dataset of CAN-Bus Attack Scenarios on an Autonomous Vehicle for Intrusion-Detection Research,"under review.
M. Z. Majidi, S. Karimi, T. Wang, R. Kluger and R. Souleyrette, "Post-Event Crash Injury Severity Prediction with Comparative Cost Analysis and Trauma Registry Validation,"under review.
M. Z. Majidi, T. Wang and R. Souleyrette, "Comparative Analysis of AI-Based and Shift-Based Safety Scoring Methods for Transportation Project Prioritization,"under review.
M. Z. Majidi, T. Wang, R. Souleyrette and V. Farhangi, "Critical Factors Influencing Individual Injury Severity on Kentucky’s Rural Two-Lane Roads: A Machine Learning and Text Mining Perspective,"under review.
M. Zakaria, "Getahun, T., Tavasoli, M., Pandey, V., Sarrafzadeh, A., & Karimoddini, A. A Review of Physical and Digital Infrastructure Standards and Guidelines to Support Deployment of Automated Vehicles in Rural Environments. SAE International Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles,"under review.
M. Zamanpour, M. Nankali, M. W. Levin and V. Pandey, "An Exact Solution to the Pedestrian Network Design Problem using Benders Decomposition,"under review.
N. Beltran, G. D. Erhardt, and R. Seyedmatin, "Modeling Ride-Hailing Demand for Any Census Tract in the United States using Open Data: Validation and Application to Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Kentucky,"under review.
S. Karimi, R. Kluger, T. Wang and R. Souleyrette, "A Metric for Assessing EMS Crash Response Time Reliability,"under review.
S. Karimi, R. Kluger, T. Wang and R. Souleyrette, "Quantifying Systematic Bias in Police Injury Severity Classifications: An Ordinal Modeling Approach with Linked Crash-Trauma Records,"under review.
S. Saeidi, "Kaisar, E., & Moreno, F. Rural Multi-Period Inventory Pickup and Delivery Problem with Multi-Attribute Alternative Routes. Journal of Transportation Planning and Technology,"under review.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "Realtime Semantic Segmentation-Based Lane Detection for Automated Driving,"under review.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, "Semantic Segmentation-Based Multi-Lane Centerline Detection for Real-Time Autonomous Vehicle Local Path Planning and Control,"under review.
T. Phuapaiboon, "Matute, J., Tobias, D., Getahun, T., Tavasoli, M., & Karimoddini, A. Development and Evaluation of a Connected and Automated Vehicle Testbed. Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems,"under review.
T. Phuapaiboon, J. Matute, D. Tobias, T. Getahun, M. Tavasoli and A. Karimoddini, "Development and Evaluation of a Connected and Automated Vehicle Testbed,"under review.
T. Zhu, H. Yao, Q. Li and Z. Bao, "Rural Road Infrastructure Assessment for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems-Equipped Vehicle Deployment,"under review.
X. Zou, J. Kong, Z. Zhang, J. Liu and S. Jones, "Evaluating Prediction-Informed Proactive Police Dispatch Strategies for Traffic Incident Management: An Agent-Based Simulation,"under review.
Y. Mousavi, M. Tavasoli, I. B. Kucukdemiral, U. Cali, A. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini and A. Fekih, "Cyber-Resilient Data-Driven Event-Triggered Secure Control for Autonomous Vehicles Under False Data Injection Attacks,"under review.
Z. Majidi, S. Karimi, R. Kluger and R. Souleyrette, "Predicting Person-Level Injury Severity using Crash Narratives: A Balanced Approach with Roadway Classification and Natural Language Processing Techniques,"under review.
Z. Zhang, N. Xu, J. Liu and S. Jones, "How University Students Perceive Shared Micro-Autonomous Vehicles Mobility Service: A Latent Class Analysis-Informed Machine Learning-Based Path Analysis,"under review.
Usman, S., Khattak, A., & Everett, J. (2026). Advancing Sustainable Mobility in Rural Areas: A Suite of Innovative Readiness Assessment Tools for Emerging Transportation Technologies. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (under review).
Presentations
Presentations
A. G. Sefidmazgi, K. Gulati, and V. Pandey, “Resilience and Recovery of Points of Interest Following Hurricane Helene: A Temporal Mobility Analysis,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
L. Pang, H. Zhen, J. Yang, and V. Pandey, “Understanding Service Accessibility in Georgia Through Mobile Mobility Patterns,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
L. Pang, H. Zhen, and J. Yang, “Exploring the Determinants of Service-Specific Healthcare Utilization at the Census Block Group Level,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
S. R. Saba, S. Dasgupta, M. Rahman, N. Huynh, L. Zhao, M. C. Vuran, Q. Liu, and E. Ozguven, “Infrastructure-Enabled Risk Assessment of Hazardous Road Conditions on Rural Roads During Inclement Weather,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
R. Tasnia, A. G. Sefidmazgi, V. Pandey, D. N. Hridoy, and M. S. Hasnine, “Evaluating the Impact of Mileage-Based User Fees on Travel Route Choices,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
N. Xu, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “Beyond Daily Travel: Understanding Shared Autonomous Vehicle Usage Behavior Across Emergency Preparedness Segments in the United States,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
R. Tiamiyu, D. Jehu-Appiah, and V. Pandey, “User’s Preference for Trip Planner Interface and Factors Influencing Sustainable Transport Choices in Rural and Urban Areas,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
T. Sultana, P. Murray-Tuite, and M. McBride, “A Mixed Perspective on Rural Transportation from Local Users, Providers, and National Trends.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026
A. Rahman, M. Salek, M. Chowdhury, and W. Sarasua, “A Digital Twin–Based Simulation Framework for Vehicle Speed Advisory on Horizontal Curves,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026
H. Puppala, W. Sarasua, S. Biyaguda, F. Farzinpour, and M. Chowdhury, “Real-time Deer Detection and Warning in Connected Vehicles via Thermal Sensing and Deep Learning,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026
F. Farzinpour, W. Sarasua, and W. Davis, “A Hybrid Framework for Statewide Speed Limit Segmentation Using Deterministic Sign Inventories and Probabilistic Crash Data Models,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026
F. Farzinpour, W. Sarasua, P. Murray-Tuite, and J. Ogle, “Statewide Safety Analysis of Highway Curves in South Carolina Using a GIS,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026
S. Saeidi and E. Kaisar (2026)., “Rural multi-period inventory pickup and delivery problem with multi-attribute alternative routes: A case study, “ the 105th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
T. Tesfaye, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini, “Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Safety: Combining Radar and Camera Technology for Robust Object Detection,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2026.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, “Multi-Lane Centerline Prediction for Enhanced Lane Following,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2026.
M. Mamo, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini, “Robust Decision-Making Approach for Safe and Efficient Intersection Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2026.
M. Tavasoli, H. Sarrafzadeh, M. Khaleghi, M. Zakaria, H. B. Pasandi, and A. Karimoddini, “Text Mining Analysis of Connected and Automated Vehicle Deployment Challenges in Rural Areas: A Systematic Review,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2026.
M. Tavasoli, H. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini, M. Khaleghi, T. Phuapaiboon, and H. B. Pasandi, “Development of a Learning–Based In-Vehicle Intrusion Detection System for CAN-Bus Cybersecurity in Connected and Automated Vehicles,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2026.
M. Tavasoli, H. Sarrafzadeh, A. Karimoddini, M. Khaleghi, T. Phuapaiboon, A. Goins, A. Harris, and J. Griffith, “Securing Rural Networks for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Through Trustworthy Federated ML-Driven Intrusion,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2026.
Oladimeji Basit Alaka, Nithish Manikkavasagam, David Quansah, Venktesh Pandey, Sudhagar Nagarajan, Jerry Everett, Asad Khattak, Sheikh Muhammad Usman, Soheila Saeidi, A Multi-Criteria Corridor Readiness Framework for Autonomous Vehicles: A Rural North Carolina Case Study, April 15, 2026, Southeast Annual Symposium on Freight and Mobility, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Asad Khattak, Designing Tools for Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies, April 15, 2026, Southeast Annual Symposium on Freight and Mobility, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
V. Pandey (2026), “Multi-criteria readiness evaluation for autonomous vehicles at network and corridor levels,” North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Annual Conference, Asheville, NC, United States.
K. Gulati, V. Pandey (2026), “Data-driven truck parking solutions using facility location and reservation systems: A North Carolina case study,” North Carolina Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NCAMPO) Annual Conference, Asheville, NC, United States.
D. Quansah, R. Tiamiyu, V. Pandey, M. Hasnine, H. Park, (2026), “Dynamic traveler responses to sequential incentives: Toward adaptive transportation system management,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2026), United States.
M. Ali, F. Kafashan, A. G. Sefidmazgi, V. Pandey, A. Hajbabaie, (2026), “Modeling customer experience and service efficiency in transportation agencies: A multidisciplinary approach [Poster presentation.” ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2026), United States.
M. Ali, F. Kafashan, A. G. Sefidmazgi, V. Pandey, A. Hajbabaie, and (2026), “A multidisciplinary approach to customer service evaluation in state transportation systems,” 2026 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
O. Alaka, N. Manikkavasagam, D. Quansah, V. Pandey, S. Nagarajan, and (2026), “A multi-criteria corridor readiness framework for autonomous vehicles: A rural North Carolina case study,” 2026 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
A. G. Sefidmazgi, K. Gulati, V. Pandey, (2026), “Quantifying temporal resilience using POI traffic data: A western North Carolina Hurricane Helene case study,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2026), United States.
K. Gulati, V. Pandey, (2026), “Coordinating microtransit and mobile clinics for improved rural healthcare access: A joint optimization framework,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2026), United States.
X. Zou, J. Liu, A. Hainen, and S. Jones, “Shared Autonomous Vehicles for Short Car Trip Replacement in Small-to-Medium Urban Areas: An Exploratory Simulation Case Study Using Large-Scale Vehicle Data,” 104th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, Jan 2026.
J. Pena-Bastidas, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “Designing A New Patient-Centered Transportation Service for Rural Areas: An Agent-Based Modeling Study,” 104th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, Jan 2026.
M. Sabit, G. D. Erhardt, and A. Martin (2026), “Estimating the Benefits of a Shuttle Service for Healthcare Providers”, proceedings of the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2026.
M. Davis, C. Cronley, and C. Brakewood (2026), “Who Rides Rural Transit? A Latent Profile Analysis of Rural Demand Response Transit (DRT) Riders and Implications for Future Mobility Services,” Poster presentation at the TRB Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
J. Everett, A. Khattak, and S. M. Usman, “The Evolution of Rural Intelligence: Planning for Community Readiness using Digital Twins,” Tennessee 2026 RPO Conference, Chattanooga, TN, March 2026.
M. Adeel, A. Khattak, and M. Ashfaq (2026), “Navigating mobility in later life: How vehicle access and community context shape travel behaviour among older adults,”Presented at TRB Annual Meeting 2026.
Oladimeji Basit Alaka, Nithish Manikkavasagam, David Quansah, Venktesh Pandey, Sudhagar Nagarajan, Jerry Everett, Asad Khattak, Sheikh Muhammad Usman, Soheila Saeidi, A Multi-Criteria Corridor Readiness Framework for Autonomous Vehicles: A Rural North Carolina Case Study, Southeast Annual Symposium on Freight and Mobility, April 14-16, 2026, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Sheikh Muhammad Usman, Asad Khattak, Jerry Everett, Venktesh Pandey, Oladimeji Alaka, Sudhagar Nagarajan, Soheila Saeidi, Designing Tools for Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies, Southeast Annual Symposium on Freight and Mobility, April 14-16, 2026, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
V. C. Annamalla, P. Penmetsa, A. Lidbe, A. Abshire, A. Hainen, H. Y. Lee, and S. Jones, “Assessing Usability of Connected Vehicle Data to Study Accessibility to Healthcare Facilities: A Demonstration Study,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
J. Pena-Bastidas, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “Spatial Order of Regional Travel Demand: A Study of 486 Urbanized Areas in the United States,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
R. Tasnia, V. Pandey, D. N. Hridoy, and M. S. Hasnine, “A Review of Mileage-Based User Fees for Sustainable Transportation Funding: Challenges, Opportunities, and Research Gaps,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
Z. Zhang, N. Xu, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “How Do University Students Perceive Shared Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Services on Campus: An Interpretable Machine Learning-Supported Path Analysis,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
Z. Zhang, C. Yang, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “Feasibility Assessment of a Multimodal Urban Air Mobility System in Small and Medium-Sized Urban Areas: Integrating Shared Autonomous Vehicles and Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
A. L. Pawar, S. M. Usman, and A. Khattak, “Exploring the Relationship Between Transportation Cost Burden and Mental Health in Disadvantaged Communities, While Addressing Endogeneity,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
B. Hall, “Route Planning for Autonomous Vehicles,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
O. Alaka, V. Pandey, and A. Khattak, “Investigating Automated Shuttle Readiness for Rural Areas: A North Carolina Case Study,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
A. Flores-Fletes, R. Tiamiyu, V. Pandey, and T. Rambha, “Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem With Real-Time Parking Information,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
K. Gulati, V. Pandey, N. Manikavasagam, A. Reginato, A. Lidbe, and S. Nagarajan, “Measuring Healthcare Access: A Comparative Study of Macro and Micro-Level Measures in Urban and Rural Areas,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
M. Davis, “A Cluster Analysis of Demand Response Transit Travel: Findings from Rural Tennessee,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
D. N. Hridoy, R. Tasnia, V. Pandey, and M. S. Hasnine, “Towards Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction: Impact of Mileage-Based User Fee on Travel Mode Choices,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
A. Reginato and E. Kaisar, “Combining Geospatial Tools and Traffic Models to Evaluate Flood Effects on Rural Transportation,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
R. Tiamiyu and V. Pandey, “Sequential Day-to-Day Credit Spending Model Under Incentives on Express Lanes,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
M. M. Islam, A. A. R. Newaz, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini, “Enhancing Pedestrian Detection in Autonomous Vehicles through Multi-modal Information Fusion,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
A. Karimoddini, “Robust Control of Autonomous Vehicles in Challenging Roads,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
N. Xu, J. Liu, and S. Jones, “Who Needs Public Transit to Evacuate? A National Household Survey Insight,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
J. Pena-Bastidas, J. Liu, H. Y. Lee, and S. Jones, “The Role of Emerging Mobility Solutions in Shaping Care-Seeking Behaviors in Rural Communities: A National Survey with Stated Choice Experiment,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
M. Adeel, A. Khattak, S. M. Usman, and N. Moradloo, “Are We Ready for Automated Vehicles? Evaluating Automated Driving Systems’ Safety and Reliability Using Propensity Score Matching,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
J. Pena-Bastidas, N. Xu, J. Liu, T. Wang, S. Jones, and R. Souleyrette, “Examining Spatial Disparities in Safety Benefits from Automated Vehicle Adoption in Alabama and Kentucky,” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2025.
L. Pang, H. Zhen, and J. Yang, “Exploring the Determinants of Service-Specific Healthcare Utilization at the Census Block Group Level,” American Public Health Association (APHA), 2025. https://apha.confex.com/apha/2025/meetingapp.cgi/Session/75484
M. Dejene, J. Matute, and A. Karimoddini, “Development and Implementation of Safe, Human-like Autonomous Vehicle Control on Horizontal Curves,” IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics (ICM), Wollongong, Australia, 2025.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, and F. Moreno, “A Multi-objective Inventory Routing Problem Considering Multi-Attribute Alternative Links (Time and Risk) with Backhaul Orders,” 7th Interdisciplinary Conference (ICPLT), Darmstadt, Germany, 2025.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, and M. Freddy, “A Novel Multi-Objective Inventory Routing Problem with Backhaul Orders in a Multi-Attribute Multigraph Considering Access Tax,” 23rd European Control Conference (ECC), Thessaloniki, Greece, 2025.
A. Rahman, and M. Chowdhury, “Digital Twin-Based Real-Time Curve Speed Warning System Using Physics Simulation,” SC EPSCoR State Conference, 2025.
I. P. Ioannou, S. Nagarajan, and E. I. Kaisar, “Optimizing Rural Healthcare Accessibility Evaluation with AI-Driven Gravity-Radiation Modeling Under Data Availability Limitations,” International Congress on Transportation Research (ICTR), 2025.
Y. Lin, and Z. Ni, “Adaptive Inverse Reinforcement Learning in Continuous-Time Systems Using CNN-Driven Visual Feature Extraction,” IEEE International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN), 2025.
Y. Pang, Z. Ni, and X. Zhong, “Personalized Observation Normalization for Federated Reinforcement Learning in Simulation Environments with Heterogeneity,” IEEE IJCNN, 2025.
Y. Pang, Z. Ni, and X. Zhong, “Integration of a New Layer Normalization Process into Federated Reinforcement Learning for Environments with Heterogeneous Attribute Spaces,” SPIE Defense & Commercial Sensing, 2025.
Goines, M. Tavasoli, A. Harris, I. Exum, B. Benson, E. Flythe, and A. Sarrafzadeh, “A Federated Learning Intrusion Detection System for Secure Intra-Vehicle Communications in CAVs in Rural Areas,” VICEROY Symposium, Huntsville, Alabama, March 12–14, 2025.
F. Farzinpour, W. Sarasua, W. Davis, P. Murray-Tuite, and L. Cassule, “A Comparison of Methods for Collecting Highway Horizontal Curve Attributes,” TRB Annual Meeting, January 2025.
S. Saeidi, and E. Kaisar, “Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies: Text Analysis & Framework Development,” Graduate Academic Excellence Event, College of Engineering, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), 2025.
Z. Ni, “Learning From Demonstrations: A Computationally Efficient Inverse Reinforcement Learning Approach with Simplified Implementation,” FAU PACE Club, Boca Raton, FL, January 2025.
M. McBride, “Shared Autonomous Shuttle Perceptions,” ULTIMO Webinar: Supply & Demand in AV Markets – Insights from Europe, USA and Asia, March 20, 2025.
T. Sultana, and P. Murray-Tuite, “A Goal Programming Approach for Optimizing Microtransit in Rural Areas,” INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, October, 2025
S. Saeidi, F. Moreno, E. Kaisar, Z. Ni, and M. S. (2025), “Risk-aware inventory routing in rural transportation system with link-access tolls: A rural logistics case study,” The 30th International Conference on Technologies and Applications of Artificial Intelligence (TAAI 2025), Taipei, Taiwan, December 13–14, 2025
I. P. Ioannou, S. Nagarajan, V. Pandey, K. Gulati, and E. I. Kaisar, “Evaluating Regional Healthcare Disparities Using a Gravity–Radiation Framework: A Multi-Resolution Accessibility Analysis”, IEEE ITSC 2025, Gold Coast, Australia
Z. Ni, “Learning From Demonstrations: A Computationally Efficient Inverse Reinforcement Learning Approach with Simplified Implementation,” Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA , October 28, 2025.”
A. Karimoddini, “Advancing Automated Vehicles: From Laboratory Development to Field Deployment,” University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Nov 18, 2025.
A. Karimoddini, “Bringing Autonomy to Rural Areas: Challenges in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Deployment," in Advanced Transportation Technologies for Urban & Rural Areas: Bridging Mobility, Enhancing Accessibility, and Optimizing Supply Chain Logistics Workshop, 2025 IEEE 28th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2025).
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, “From City Streets to Country Roads: Can Automated Vehicles Generalize Lane Detection?” 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation, 2025"
T. T. Mengistu, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini, “A Robust Radar-Camera Fusion for 2D Object Detection for Autonomous Driving,” 2025 IEEE 28th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC 2025).
L. Johnson, “Assessing the Impact of Transportation and Digital Infrastructure on Healthcare Access and Outcomes: A Case Study of the State of Kentucky,” DSI 2025.
V. Pandey, A. Gorji-Sefidmazgi, K. G. (2025, and N. 20), ; “Assessing essential service accessibility resilience following Hurricane Helene: A parcel-level analysis of recovery patterns in Western North Carolina,” NCSITE 2025 Annual Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC
K. Gulati, V. P. (2025, and N. 20), ; “Truck parking solutions using reservation and facility location: A North-Carolina case study,” NCSITE 2025 Annual Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, “Assessing Lane Marking Visibility Range in Night-time Driving: Do Current Lane Marking Visibility Standards Support Autonomous Vehicle Operation?” 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation, 2025
M. Zakaria, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini, “AI-Enabled Traffic Sign Detection for Rural Operations of Connected and Automated Vehicles,” 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Driving and Smart Transportation, 2025
G. D. Erhardt, and N. Beltran, “Modeling Ride-Hailing Demand for Any Census Tract in the United States Using Open Data”, Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) Seminar Series, October 2025.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, and F. Moreno, “A Multi-Objective Inventory Routing Problem with Backhaul Orders in a Multi-Attribute Multigraph with Access Tax: A Case Study,” METRANS International Urban Freight Conference, 2024.
Assad Khattak, Sheikh Usman, Jerry Everett, Developing a Framework for Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies-A Text Analysis and Synthesis of the Literature, Joint CATM and CR2C2 Symposium, April 17, 2024.
S. Saeidi, S. Nagarajan, and E. Kaisar, “Evaluating the Readiness of Rural Florida Communities for Autonomous Vehicle Adoption,” METRANS International Urban Freight Conference, 2024.
W. Sarasua, J. Yang, M. Chowdhury, L. Wang, H. Sarrafzadeh, E. Kaisar, and M. Chorzepa, “A Cost-Effective Data and Communication Infrastructure for Enhancing Rural Transportation Safety,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.
Saeidi, S., Manikkavasagam, N., Nagarajan, S., & Kaisar, E. (2026). A Spatial Framework for Evaluating Autonomous Shuttle Readiness Across Rural Counties in Florida. The 105th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 5–9, 2026, Washington, D.C.
M. Seferian and J. Yang, “Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Safety in Rain: A Deep Learning Approach for Clear Vision,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.
I. Bonam and J. Yang, “Exploration of Neural Oblivious Decision Ensembles for High-Dimensional Tabular Data Modeling,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.
O. Lares and J. Yang, “Unveiling Crash Severity Determinants: A Multisource and Multiresolution Modeling Approach,” ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD), Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2024.
J. Yang and M. Seferian, “Seeing Clearly in Rain: Deep Vision Model for Autonomous Vehicle Visual Enhancement,” AI in Motion Symposium, Austin, Texas, May 14 – 17, 2024.
Y. Yang, J. Yang, L. Wang, M. Chorzepa, and W. Sarasua, “Advancing Rural Road Safety: The Role of Advanced Computer Vision, AI in Motion Symposium,” Austin, Texas, May 14 – 17, 2024.
A. Patwary, A. Khattak, S. Usman, and I. Mahdinia, “A Framework to Assess Readiness of Intelligent Mobility Technologies-Data Needs and Results of a Readiness Survey,” Presented at Transportation Research Board 103rd Annual Meeting, TRBAM-24-03600, 2024.
V. Pandey, “Optimizing Freight Delivery in Urban Environments: Challenges and Opportunities with Autonomous Vehicles.” Presented at the 2024 North Carolina Autonomous Vehicle Symposium.
A. Neupane, V. Pandey, and H. Park, “Subscription Models for Differential Access to Real-time Information.” Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.
V. Lanier, V. Pandey, and M. Hasnine, “Optimizing Bike Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Mobility: A Joint Mode and Route Choice Equilibrium Approach,” Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.
M. Ali and V. Pandey (2024), “Differential Design of Discounts for Mileage-Based User Fees,” Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.
S. Usman, A. Patwary, and A. Khattak, “Nighttime Pedestrian Safety in Disadvantaged Communities: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques,” Presented at Transportation Research Board 103rd Annual Meeting Transportation Research Board, TRBAM-24-02574, 2024.
V. Liatsos, I. Ioannou, M. Golias, and E. Kaisar, “Fuel Emission Reduction by the Hybrid Capacitated Truck Platooning”, conference proceedings at IEEE Forum for Innovative Sustainable Transportation Systems 2024, Riverside, CA February 2024.
R. Liu, “Trifecta of Simulation Models: A Case Study for JFK Airport Redevelopment,” NCSITE Safety and SimCap User Group Meeting, Feb 2024, Greensboro, Nc
A. Karimoddini, and C. Spencer, “Aggie Autonomous Shuttle,” NCSITE Safety and SimCap User Group Meeting, Feb 2024, Greensboro, NC.
A. Karimoddini, “Autonomous Vehicles: From Sensing to Decision-Making and Control”, keynote speaker, 2024 North Carolina Autonomous Vehicle Symposium.
T. Phuapaiboon, J. Matute, D. Tobias, T. Getahun, and A. Karimoddini., “Development of a Testbed of Connected Autonomous Vehicles,” TRB 104th Annual Meeting, 2024.
A. Khattak, “Investigating Vulnerable Road User Safety in Disadvantaged Communities-Application of the Safe Systems Approach,” Inaugural Future of Transportation Summit, USDOT, Washington, D.C., July 2024.
A. Khattak, “Investigating Intelligent and Low-Carbon Technologies in Disadvantaged Communities,” COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, CICTP. 2024: Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
M. McBride, “Impact of Exposure on Shared Autonomous Shuttle Perceptions.” Presented during the 2024 Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference in Nice, France on July 25, 2024.
M. Azage, J. Matute, and A. Karimoddini., “Learning from Human Driver Demonstration for Speed Control of Ground Autonomous Vehicles.” In 2024 IEEE 19th Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), Kristiansand, Norway, 05-08 August 2024.
H. J. Yang, J. Beck, M. Z. Hasan, E. Beyazit, S. Chakraborty, T. Wongpiromsarn, and S. S. (2024), “GENESIS-RL: GEnerating Natural Edge-cases with Systematic Integration of Safety considerations and Reinforcement Learning.” In IEEE International Automated Vehicle Validation Conference" October 21-23, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA.
J. Beck, and S. Chakraborty (2024)., “Enhancing Automated Vehicle Operation and Safety on Rural Roads: Challenges and Innovative Solutions,” Future of Transportation Summit, Aug.13-15, DOT Headquarter, Washington D.C.
S. Saeidi, E. Kaisar, K. Gulati, and V. Pandey, “Deploying Smart Parking Systems in Rural Areas: Integrating GIS and Real-Time Data Analytics to Mitigate Illegal Truck Parking.” Transpo2024, Orlando, FL, 25-28 August-2024.
S. Saeidi, “Intelligent Routing System for Safe and Efficient Freight Transportation,” Transpo2024: Hilton, Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821 on August 25 – 28, 2024.
D. Jehu-Appiah, H. Park, and V. Pandey (2024)., “Optimizing Paratransit Routing Considering Dwell Time Uncertainty, The American Society of Civil Engineers' International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2024), Atlanta, GA.
R. Tasnia, M. Ali, M., D. N. Hridoy, V. Pandey, S. Hasnine, and H. Park (2024)., “Impacts of Real-Time Information on Express Lanes Route Choices: Insights from a Joint Revealed and Stated-Preference Survey in Washington DC and Charlotte, NC.” The American Society of Civil Engineers’ International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD 2024), Atlanta, GA.
V. Pandey, “Transportation Systems of the Future: Planning and operations in the era of information and connectivity.” Guest Speaker for the CAEE Graduate Seminar Class, NCA&T. (September 30, 2024).
V. Pandey, “Introduction to Transportation Systems: The Past, Present, and the Future.” The 2024 Summer Transportation Institute for High-School Students. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. (July 15, 2024).
V. Pandey (2024), “Transportation Infrastructure Systems: Accessibility Perspectives for Rural and Disconnected Communities.” The NSF ERC Proposal Planning Workshop, College of William & Mary Law School, May 31, 2024.
M. Davis, and C. Brakewood, “Dialysis, Doctors, and Other Destinations in Rural Tennessee: A Comparative Analysis of Demand Response Transportation (DRT) Trips by Age, Gender, and Disability Status”, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), September 5, 2024.
A. Karimoddini, “Autonomy and AI for Advanced Transportation Technologies,” NCDOT, CLEAR Program, Sep 26, 2024.
A. Karimoddini, “AI-Enabled Development and Deployment of Microtransit Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Environments, US DOT Future of Transportation Summit,” Aug 13-15, 2024.
A. Karimoddini, “Autonomous Vehicles: From Sensing to Decision-Making and Control,” Keynote, Autonomous Vehicle Symposium, Raleigh, April 1, 2024.
A. Karimoddini, “Lessons Learned From Aggie Auto Pilot Program," AAMVA Automated Vehicles Information Sharing, June 3, 2024.
Oladimeji Alaka, Venktesh Pandey, Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies, Joint CATM and CR2C2 Symposium, April 17-18, 2024.
Sheikh Usman, Asad Khattak, Jerry Everett, Designing Tools for Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies, Joint CATM and CR2C2 Symposium, April 17-18, 2024.
Sheikh Usman, Asad Khattak, Jerry Everett, Assessing Readiness of Rural Communities for New Technologies: Text Analysis & Framework Development, Joint CATM and CR2C2 Symposium, April 17-18, 2024.
Jerry Everett, Asad Khattak, Sudhagar Nagarajan, Venktesh Pandey, Sheikh Muhammad Usman, Soheila Saeidi, Review and Synthesis of Data Analysis Methods for Rural Transportation Technology Readiness: Development of a Tool, Joint CATM and CR2C2 Symposium, April 17-18, 2024.
D. Liu and E. I. Kaisar, “Improving the Sustainability of an E-grocery Delivery Network by Integrating Autonomous Delivery Vehicles,” 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023, Spain September 2023.
J. Matute, M. Rodriguez-Arozamena, J. Perez, and A. Karimoddini, “Sensor Fusion-Based Localization Framework for Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Forested Environments,” 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023, Spain September 2023.
N. Le, B. Borlaug, M. Bruchon, T. Jonas, and H. Nguyen, “Electrifying Education: Insights into Charging Electric School Buses in the United States,” North America Power Symposium 2023.
T. Getahun and A. Karimoddini, “GPS-guided Vision-based Lane Detection for Autonomous Vehicles,” 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023, Spain September 2023.
N. Stamatiadis, C. Pope, R. Souleyrette, and T. Fields, “Identifying work-related crashes through crash narrative mining, 11th International Congress on Transportation Research” (ICTR 2023), Crete, September 2023.
D. Korostina, N. Stamatiadis, T. Wang, and R. Souleyrette, “Evaluation of a Scoring Approach for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects,” 11th International Congress on Transportation Research (ICTR 2023), Crete, September 2023.
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