CTR Showcases Research and Innovation at NaTMEC
The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) represented the University of Tennessee at the North American Travel Monitoring Exhibition and Conference (NaTMEC), hosting an interactive exhibit booth and delivering six podium presentations highlighting cutting-edge transportation research.
The conference provided a valuable platform for CTR researchers, faculty, and students to connect directly with state departments of transportation, peer universities, and industry partners to discuss ongoing initiatives and explore future research collaborations.
Podium Presentation Topics
UT researchers delivered six podium presentations during the conference, covering critical areas of travel monitoring, data analytics, and infrastructure:
- Emerging Tech: Using digital twins to assess readiness for emerging transportation technologies.
- Data Quality: Developing a framework to assess and improve crash data quality.
- Freight & Safety: Examining the relationship between traffic congestion and truck-related crashes in Tennessee.
- Infrastructure: Roadway infrastructure monitoring and maintenance strategies.
- Traffic Monitoring: Improving traffic monitoring accuracy by correcting radar detection errors.
- Transit Mobility: Analyzing rural transit demand and regional travel patterns.
Representing UT Knoxville
The UT contingent at NaTMEC featured research contributions across CTR and the Tickle College of Engineering. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering professors Asad Khattak and Lee Han participated alongside CTR staff, with additional research contributions co-authored by CTR’s Michael Han and Usman.
Student researchers from the Tickle College of Engineering also showcased their work through scheduled presentations:
- Manuela Córdoba-Misas
- Matthew Davis
- Xinyu Hu
- Mohammad Khojastehpour
Through active participation at national events like NaTMEC, CTR continues to advance data-driven solutions and strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships across the transportation sector.