Dr. Alexandre Bayen – A professor at UC Berkeley, Dr. Bayen’s work revolves around mobile sensing, especially in its application to traffic forecasting and management. His contributions to the Mobile Millennium project, which sources real-time traffic data from GPS-enabled mobile devices, has been pioneering.
Professor Monica Menendez – Serving at New York University Abu Dhabi, Professor Menendez is a notable figure in traffic flow theory, urban traffic management, and infrastructure network design. She combines engineering principles with sustainable practices to address urban congestion.
Dr. Pravin Varaiya – With a strong emphasis on the application of automation in traffic management, Dr. Varaiya, from UC Berkeley, has worked extensively on intelligent transportation systems and adaptive signal control.
Dr. Peter Stone – Based at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Stone’s research on autonomous intersections for autonomous vehicles presents a futuristic vision of traffic management. His work aims to eliminate traffic lights altogether, replacing them with a virtual traffic manager.
Karl Iagnemma – As the CEO of nuTonomy, a leading company specializing in software for self-driving cars, Iagnemma is at the forefront of integrating autonomous vehicles into urban traffic management schemes.
Sue Zielinski – Formerly the Managing Director of SMART at the University of Michigan, Zielinski has been an advocate for integrated and holistic approaches to urban mobility, emphasizing the importance of smart, connected, and sustainable transportation.
Jen Pahlka – Founder of Code for America, Pahlka’s work includes digital solutions to urban challenges, including smart traffic management. Her belief in open-source solutions and community-driven tech can be revolutionary for traffic solutions.
Dr. Nikolas Geroliminis – A proponent of the macroscopic modeling of large-scale urban networks, Dr. Geroliminis from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has introduced novel strategies for perimeter control, congestion pricing, and routing in congested cities.
Prof. Edward Chung – A professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Chung’s research interests lie in Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic flow theory, and transport big data. His insights have helped shape traffic management strategies across Asia.
Gabe Klein – Having served as the DOT commissioner in both Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Klein’s experience provides insights into practical applications of smart traffic solutions. He is a proponent of leveraging technology and innovative policies to streamline urban transportation.
