Presentations at the 105th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board by Researchers from the Center for Transformative Infrastructure Preservation and Sustainability

Posted: Jan 5, 2026

Monday, January 12

Poster Session: Current Research in Railroad Infrastructure

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Field Validation of Hyperspectral Imaging for Ballast Fouling Assessment

• Boshra Besharatian, University of North Dakota
• Sattar Dorafshan, University of North Dakota

Poster Session: Traffic Monitoring: Tools, Models, and Applications

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Edge-Based Multi-Camera Vehicle Re-Identification: A Privacy-Preserving Approach to Urban Traffic Monitoring

• Zening Wang, Cornell University
• Chenxi Liu, University of Utah
• Muhammad Karim, University of Washington, Seattle
• Yinhai Wang, University of Washington

Lectern Session: Measuring Success on Multimodal Streets

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Counting What Counts: Rethinking the Metrics That Shape Our Streets

• Wes Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

Poster Session: Physics-Informed State Estimation for Traffic System Monitoring

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

A Memory-Augmented Transformer with Multi-Scale Spatio-Temporal Modeling for Network-Wide Traffic Flow Prediction

• Joshua Kofi Asamoah, North Dakota State University
• Blessing Agyei Kyem, North Dakota State University
• Armstrong Aboah, North Dakota State University

Poster Session: Bicycle Transportation Research Roundup

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Beyond Low-Stress Bike Lanes: Assessing the Role of Bicycle Network Density in Ridership

• Nicholas Ferenchak, University of New Mexico
• Wes Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

Poster Session: Travel Data and Networks: Collection, Modeling, and Mobility Insights

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Capturing Panel Effect in Exposure Models Using Crowdsourced Bicycling and Pedestrian Data

• Parsa Soleyman Farahani, University of Colorado, Denver
• Aditi Misra, University of Colorado, Denver
• Shubhayan Ukil, University of Michigan
• Krista Nordback, UNC Highway Safety Research Center
• Wes Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

Poster Session: Safety Management from Start to Finish

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

A Hybrid Knowledge Graph and Language Model Approach for Accident Hotspot Prediction

• Hung-Po Cheng, University of Utah
• Chenxi Liu, University of Utah
• Mohamed Abdel-Aty, University of Central Florida
• Cathy Liu, University of Utah

Poster Session: Trust, Safety, and Operational Readiness for Autonomous Vehicles

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Evaluating the Operational and Safety Performance of Autonomous Vehicles on Rural Freeway Interchanges: A Case Study in North Dakota

• Rebecca Frimpomaah, University of North Dakota
• Sherif Gaweesh, University of North Dakota

Poster Session: Sensing, Detection, and Perception for Intelligent Transportation

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

A Comparative Study of Multimodal Large Language Models for Tire Size Recognition from Real-World Images

• Yi Hao Ren, University of North Carolina, Pembroke
• Pan Lu, North Dakota State University
• Lu Gao, University of Houston
• Shaohu Zhang, North Carolina A&T State University

Poster Session: Advanced Methods for Evaluation of Geomaterial Behavior and Properties

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

AI-Based Prediction of Hazmat Spill Diffusion Area and Infiltration Depth using Laboratory-Controlled Data

• Tanzina Afrin, North Dakota State University
• Xinyi Yang, North Dakota State University
• Emmanuel Anu Thompson, North Dakota State University
• Nita Yodo, No organization
• Pan Lu, North Dakota State University
• Peter Oduor, North Dakota State University

Poster Session: Safety Management from Start to Finish

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

The State of the Practice with High-Injury Network Analyses

• Wes Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver
• Parsa Soleyman Farahani, University of Colorado, Denver
• Jonathan Mehki, University of Colorado, Denver
• Yory Moncada, University of Colorado, Denver
• Aditi Misra, University of Colorado, Denver
• Manish Shirgaokar, University of Colorado, Denver

Lectern Session: Understanding and Designing for Shared and Active Urban Mobility

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Uncovering the Built Environment & Demographic Drivers of Shared Micromobility Usage in Denver

• Fatemeh Ahmadipour, University of Colorado, Denver
• Aditi Misra, University of Colorado, Denver
• Wes Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver
• Manish Shirgaokar, University of Colorado, Denver

Poster Session: The Impact of Location, Infrastructure, Housing, and Social Factors on Community Travel Behavior and Access

6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Predicting Property Prices Using Latent Constructs of Multimodal Accessibility and Neighborhood Quality

• Parsa Soleyman Farahani, University of Colorado, Denver
• Aditi Misra, University of Colorado, Denver
• Wes Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver
• Rupesh Kumar Yadav, University of Colorado, Denver
• Manish Shirgaokar, University of Colorado, Denver

Tuesday, January 13

Poster Session: Current Research in Marine Transportation

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Towards Container Terminal Automation: Assessing the Determinants of Digital Twin Technology

• Emmanuel Anu Thompson, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
• Pan Lu, North Dakota State University
• Solomon Boadu, North Dakota State University
• Evan Akoto, North Dakota State University
• Imran Badshah, No Organization

Poster Session: Freight Methods, Models and Optimization Frameworks

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Exploring Statistical Relationships in Hazmat Infiltration Depth: A Correlation-Based Framework with Scenario Analysis Using a Real-World Rail Accident Baseline

• Xinyi Yang, North Dakota State University
• Tanzina Afrin, North Dakota State University
• Emmanuel Anu Thompson, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
• Nita Yodo, No Organization
• Pan Lu, North Dakota State University
• Peter Oduor, North Dakota State University

Lectern Session: AI and Machine Learning in Travel Demand Forecasting

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Demographics-Informed Neural Network for Multi-Modal Spatiotemporal forecasting of Urban Growth and Travel Patterns Using Satellite Imagery

• Eugene Denteh, North Dakota State University
• Andrews Danyo, North Dakota State University
• Blessing Agyei Kyem, North Dakota State University
• Joshua Kofi Asamoah, North Dakota State University
• Armstrong Aboah, North Dakota State University

Poster Session: Community Aspects of Electric Vehicles and Automated Systems

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Rural America: A Review of U.S. State Legislation, Challenges, and Opportunities

• Md Ashik Mahamud, University of North Dakota
• Sherif Gaweesh, University of North Dakota

Poster Session: Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA): Research Showcase from TRB's Transit and Rail Safety IDEA Programs

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Rail Safety IDEA Project RS-53: Local Resonances-Based NDE Technique for Rail Flaw Detection

• Moein Ramezanpourkami, University of Utah
• Amirhossein Rahimi, University of Utah
• Yuning Wu, University of Utah
• Xuan Peter Zhu, University of Utah

Poster Session: Pedestrian Research Roundup

8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Bayesian Models for High-Resolution Pedestrian Volume Estimation

• Rachael Panik, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Julie Shorey, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Dillon Fitch-Polse, University of California, Davis
• Iris Tien, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Patrick Singleton, Utah State University
• Kari Watkins, University of California, Davis

Lectern Session: Data-Driven Research to Understand and Increase Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety on Roadways

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Determining Human and Mechanical Factors Affecting Fuel Efficiency for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Using Machine Learning

• Jinman Kim, Colorado State University
• Erika Gallegos, Colorado State University
• Trevor Lanigan, Colorado State University
• Tyler Biggs, Colorado State University
• Jeremy Daily, Colorado State University

Poster Session: Human Factors Research Medley 1

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Improving Driver Response to Vehicle Cyberattacks: On-Road Insights of Awareness and Protocol Training

• Trevor Lanigan, Colorado State University
• Tyler Biggs, Colorado State University
• Erika Gallegos, Colorado State University
• Jeremy Daily, Colorado State University
• Emma Reid, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Sarah Powers, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Poster Session: Evaluating Speed and Weather Interactions for Traffic Safety Outcomes

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Safety-Integrated Calibration and Validation of Simulation Models for Complex Innovative Intersections Using Bivariate Extreme Value Theory

• Kiran Neupane, University of Wyoming
• Ramesh Dhimal, University of Wyoming
• Yu Song, University of Wyoming

Poster Session: Research in Transit User Experience: Specialized Needs

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Enhancing Paratransit Service Through Transportation Network Company (TNC) Integration and Coverage Expansion

• Arman Malekloo, University of Utah
• Xiaoyue Cathy Liu, University of Utah
• Ran Wei, University of California, Riverside
• Jeff Phillips, University of Utah

Poster Session: Research in Transit User Experience: Micromobility

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Evolution of Fixed Transit to Microtransit Services with a Case Study in Annapolis, MD

• Md Hishamur Rahman, University of Utah
• Shijie Chen, Florida State University
• Yanshuo Sun, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
• Muhammad Imran Younus Siddiqui, IT Curves
• Matthew Mohebbi, IT Curves
• Nikola Marković, University of Utah

Lectern Session: Exploring Transportation Access, Development, and Insecurities

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Encampment Site Choice and Transit: A Spatially Constrained Destination Choice Modeling Framework

• Sneha Tallavajjula, University of Colorado, Denver
• Aditi Misra, University of Colorado, Denver

Poster Session: Evacuation, Emergency Mobility, and network Resilience in Disasters

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Disability-Inclusive Pedestrian Social Force Modeling with Probabilistic Guidance Compliance for Heterogeneous Crowd Evacuation

• Amir Rafe, Texas State University, San Marcos
• Patrick Singleton, Utah State University
• Keith Christensen, Utah State University

Lectern Session: Transit Performance Optimization

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

A Multi-Tier Framework for Evaluating and Optimizing Urban Paratransit Performance

• Arman Malekloo, University of Utah
• Xiaoyue Cathy Liu, University of Utah
• Nikola Markovic, University of Utah
• Chenxi Dylan Liu, University of Utah
• Jeff Phillips, University of Utah

Poster Session: Research on Vulnerable Road User Safety

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Beyond Daily Averages: How Hourly Weather Patterns Impact Vulnerable Road Users Safety

• Bo Yu, University of Utah
• Shouzheng Pan, University of Utah
• Lucas Shen, University of Utah
• Cathy Liu, University of Utah
• Chenxi Liu, University of Utah

Poster Session: Safety Data, Analysis, and Performance

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

VisionCrash: A Customized Vision-Language Foundation Model for Reliable Traffic Crash Detection and Analysis on Social Media

• Bo Yu, University of Utah
• Ruixiang Tang, Rutgers University
• Fengze Yang, University of Utah
• Xuewen Luo, University of Utah
• Cathy Liu, University of Utah
• Chenxi Liu, University of Utah

Poster Session: Advancements for Weather Related Maintenance

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Innovative Drifted Snow Control through Solar Snow Fence

• Iftikhar Ahmad, North Dakota State University
• Mijia Yang, North Dakota State University
• Dan Gullickson, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Poster Session: Advancements in Cementitious Materials and Nanomaterials for Concrete

6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Evaluating Mineralized Steel Slag as Supplementary Cementitious Material

• Lidya Guteta, University of North Dakota
• Nabil Suleiman, University of North Dakota
• Daba S. Gedafa, Marian University
• Johannes Van der Watt, University of North Dakota
• Srivats Srinivasachar, Envergex LLC
• Nagababu Andraju, University of North Dakota
• Ahmed Essam, University of North Dakota

Wednesday, January 14

Poster Session: Advances in Mapping and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Technologies for Transportation Applications

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Scalable Estimation of Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Using Street-Level Imagery and Machine Learning

• Mohammadi, University of Utah
• J. Medina, University of Utah
• Rashidi, University of Utah

Poster Session: Data-Driven Approaches for Perception, Prediction, and Decision Making in Autonomous Vehicles

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

AIRV2X: Unified Air-Ground Vehicle-to-Everything Collaboration

• Xiangbo Gao, Texas A&M University
• Yuheng Wu, no organization
• Fengze Yang, University of Utah
• Xuewen Luo, University of Utah
• Keshu Wu, Texas A&M University
• Xinghao Chen, University of Washington, Seattle
• Chenxi Liu, University of Utah
• Yang Zhou, Texas A&M University
• Zhengzhong Tu, Texas A&M University

Poster Session: Data-Driven Approaches for Perception, Prediction, and Decision Making in Autonomous Vehicles

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

REACT: A Real-Time Edge-AI Based V2X Framework for Accident Avoidance in Autonomous Driving System

• Fengze Yang, University of Utah
• Bo Yu, University of Utah
• Xuewen Luo, University of Utah
• Yang Zhou, Texas A&M University
• Zhenzhong Tu, University of Utah
• Chenxi Liu, University of Utah

Poster Session: Managing Urban Mobility: Congestion, Pricing, and Parking Strategies

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Promoting Sustainability in Multimodal Transportation Systems: A Multiclass Tradable Mobility Credit Market Equilibrium Model

• Jiahui Gu, Monash University
• Zhuo Chen, Monash University
• Xiaoyue Cathy Liu, University of Utah
• Qijie Xiao, Monash University
• Zhuang Dai, Beihang University

Poster Session: Research in Transit Management: Performance

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Robust and Cost-Effective Planning for Battery Electric Bus Deployment and Renewable Energy Hubs: A Two-Stage Optimization Approach

• Shouzheng Pan, University of Utah
• Xiaohan Liu, Chalmers University of Technology
• Xiaoyue Cathy Liu, University of Utah
• Xiaolei Ma, Beihang University
• Ran Wei, University of California, Riverside

Poster Session: Electric Vehicle Charging and Adoption: Infrastructure, Behavior, and Policy

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Electric Vehicle Adoption in Urban and Rural Utah

• Fariba Soltani Mandolakani, Utah State University
• Patrick Singleton, Utah State University

Poster Session: Pavement Structural Testing, Evaluation, and Modeling

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Investigating Flexible Pavement Responses and Performance under Trunnion Axle Loading Using 3D FE Modeling and Field Validation

• Mohammad Mazhari Pakenari, University of North Dakota
• Nabil Suleiman, University of North Dakota
• Daba S. Gedafa, Marian University

Lectern Session: What Works: Highlighting Strategies and Programs That Improve Safety

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Early Driving Behavior and Teen Crash Risk: Evidence from North Dakota's GDL Policy

• Yun Zhou, North Dakota State University
• Kimberly Vachal, North Dakota State University
• Ihsan Khan, North Dakota State University

Poster Session: Pavement Functional Condition Evaluation and Modeling

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Context-Cracknet: A Context-Aware Framework for Precise Segmentation of Tiny Cracks in Pavement Images

• Blessing Agyei Kyem, North Dakota State University
• Joshua Kofi Asamoah, North Dakota State University
• Armstrong Aboah, North Dakota State University

Poster Session: Pavement Functional Condition Evaluation and Modeling

4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Self-Supervised Multi-Scale Transformer with Attention-Guided Fusion for Efficient Crack Detection

• Blessing Agyei Kyem, North Dakota State University
• Joshua Kofi Asamoah, North Dakota State University
• Eugene Denteh, North Dakota State University
• Andrews Danyo, North Dakota State University
• Armstrong Aboah, North Dakota State University