Simon Laflamme
About Simon
Dr. Simon Laflamme is a professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. He also contributes to various research on transportation projects associated with the Bridge Engineering Center and the Center for Transportation Research and Education at the Institute for Transportation.
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Education
- PhD, Structures and Materials, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011
- ME, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007
- BE, Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics, McGill University, 2006
- BC, Economics and Finance, McGill University, 2003
Professional Experience
- Waldo W. Wegner Professor in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2023–present
- Faculty Affiliate, Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy (WESEP), 2015–present
- Courtesy Appointment, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, 2012–present
- Faculty Affiliate, Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Iowa State University, November 2012–present
Selected Publications
- Ogunniyi, E., A. Vereen, A. Downey, S. Laflamme, J. Li, C. Bennett, W. Collins, H. Jo, A. Henderson, and P. Ziehl. 2023. Investigation of Electrically Isolated Capacitive Sensing Skins on Concrete to reduce Structure/Sensor Capacitive Coupling. Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 34, No. 5.
- Lu, H., V. Nemani, V. Barzegar, C. Allen, C. Hu, S. Laflamme, S. Sarkar, and T. Zimmerman. 2023. A Physics-Informed Feature Weighting Method for Bearing Faults Diagnostics. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 191, No. 15.
- Liu, H., S. Laflamme, S. Taher, J.-H. Jeong, J. Li, C. Bennet, W. Collins, D. Eisenmann, A. Downey, P. Ziehl, and H. Jo. 2023. Investigation of Soft Elastomeric Capacitor for the Monitoring of Large Angular Motions. Materials Evaluation.
- Nelson, M., S. Laflamme, C. Hu, A. Moura, J. Hong, A. Downey, P. Lander, Y. Wang, E. Blasch, and J. Dodson. 2022. Generated Datasets from Dynamic Reproduction of Projectiles in Ballistic Environments for Advanced Research (DROPBEAR) Testbed. IOP SciNotes, Vol. 3, No. 4.
- Borke, H., A. D’Alessandro, A. Corradini, S. Laflamme, and F. Ubertini. 2022. Field Investigation of Novel Self-Sensing Asphalt Pavement for Weigh-in-Motion Sensing. Smart Materials & Structures, Vol. 31, No. 8.
- Taher, S., J. Li, J-H. Jeong, S. Laflamme, H. Jo, C. Bennet, W. Collins, and A. Downey. 2022. Structural Health Monitoring of Fatigue Cracks for Steel Bridges with Wireless Large-Area Strain Sensor. Sensors.
- Nelson, M., V. Barzegar, S. Laflamme, C. Hu, A. Downey, J. Bakos, A. Thelen, and J. Dodson. 2022. Multi-Step Ahead State Estimation with Hybrid Algorithm for High-Rate Dynamic Systems. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing.
- Liu, H., M. Nelson, M, S. Laflamme, M. Carter, and S. Bentil. 2022. Real-Time Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing using a Laser Vibrometer and Shock Tube. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation.
- Jeong, J.-H., H. Jo, S. Laflamme, J. Li, A. Downey, C. Bennet, W. Collins, S. Taherand, H. Liu, and H-J. Jung. 2022. Automatic control of AC bridge-based capacitive strain sensor interface for wireless structural health monitoring. Measurements.
- Wang, Z., F. Ubertini, and S. Laflamme. 2022. Ensemble of long short-term memory recurrent neural network for semi-active control of tuned liquid wall damper. Engineering Structures.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, and Service
- Member on Editorial Board for IOP SciNotes (discontinued in 2023), ASME Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Research and Nondestructive Evaluation, Shock and Vibration, Sensors, and Measurement Science and Technology
- Member, ASCE Technical Committee on Structural Health Monitoring & Control, 2011–present
- Mid-Career Achievement in Research, Iowa State University, 2022
- Fellowship Award, American Society of Nondestructive Evaluation, 2021
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Theresa Litteral
About Theresa
Ms. Theresa Litteral provides support to the Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program. She facilitates the coordination and operational advancement of the local multidisciplinary safety teams (MDST) throughout Iowa. She works with multi-agency multi-disciplined professionals with a common goal of making Iowa’s transportation network safer. She is also a research scientist where she conducts applied research in transportation safety and local roadway safety improvements. Ms. Litteral has a diversified background with over 25 years of experience, including her role as a trail systems program manager and GIS professor in West Virginia. Her experience incorporates all aspects of a multi-disciplined profession in geospatial sciences, technology transfer, education, GPS/GIS training, bicycle and pedestrian trail system management, and tourism and economic development for the state of West Virginia and the Appalachian Region.
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Education
- MS, Geobiophysical Modeling, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2003
- BS, Geology, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1999
Certifications
- Geographical Information Systems Professional (GISP), Cert #90462, GIS Certification Institute
Professional Experience
- Statewide MDST Facilitator/Program Manager, Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2015–present
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Information Technology and Geospatial Sciences, Mountwest Community and Technical College, Huntington, WV, 2015–2018
- Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology and Geospatial Sciences, Mountwest Community and Technical College, Huntington, WV, 2013–2015
- Adjunct Professor, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2011–2018
- Project Manager, Cabell County Planning Commission, Huntington, WV, 2013–2014
- Project Manager, City of Milton, Milton, WV, 2014
- Trails Systems Program Manager, Rahall Transportation Institute, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2009–2013
Selected Publications
- Hallmark, S., A. Goswamy, T. Litteral, and M. Pawlovich. 2018. Safety Evaluation of Destination Lighting Treatment at Stop Controlled Cross-Intersections. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.
- Fet, G. N., T. M. Litteral, J. O. Brumfield, and R. E. Oberly. 2004. Demonstration of the Image Map Web Server Technology to Assess Environmental Concerns in Appalachians. Proceedings of the ICA HMRSC VII International Symposium, University of Graz, Austria, pp. 60–62.
- Litteral, T. M., G. N. Fet, J. O. Brumfield, and R. E. Oberly. 2003. Using Remote Sensing and GIS with Image Map Web Server for Transportation Corridors and Economic Development in Mingo County, West Virginia. Proceedings of the ICA HMRSC VII International Symposium with Global Mountain Summit, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
- Litteral, T. M., G. N. Fet, J. O. Brumfield, and R. E. Oberly. 2003. Using 3D Satellite Image Analysis for Mining Reclamation in West Virginia. Proceedings of the Appalachian Remote Sensing Conference, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Litteral, T. M., J. Brumfield, and R. Oberly. 2001. Remote Sensing Techniques for Environmental Impact of Mining Activity. Proceedings of the Appalachian Section of American Association of Physics Teachers, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, October 13.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, and Service
- West Virginia Association of Geospatial Professionals
- Geological Society of London, FGS
- Mining and Resource Contractors Safety and Training Association (MARCSTA)
- ESRI Building Geodatabases (ESRI Special Achievement Award in GIS)
- Society of American Military Engineers
- URISA Cartographic Mapping
- Member, Statewide Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Committee
- Member, Iowa Fatality Reduction Task Force
- Member, Iowa Advisory Council on Automated Transportation
- Member, Iowa STRCC
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Tim Morris
About Tim
Mr. Tim Morris manages the finances and business-related tasks for the Institute for Transportation and all its affiliated centers. Mr. Morris provides guidance and recommendations to the InTrans director about the financial and business implications of strategic decisions. He reviews and approves all financial transactions resulting from InTrans activities and trains and guides staff in using Iowa State University’s financial systems and related management tools.
Mr. Morris also works with principal investigators for externally funded research projects, resolves budgetary matters, provides financial support, interacts with research sponsors, and works with ISU’s on-campus business offices. He provides overall administrative guidance, coordination, and oversight regarding project budgets and account management for sponsored programs.
James Musal
About James
Mr. James Musal manages the day-to-day core technology needs at the Institute for Transportation with the assistance of the student technicians that he manages. They set up technology for new employees and address hardware and software issues that interrupt technology services. In addition, Mr. Musal assists principal investigators on sponsored research projects requiring data management and compliance while also contributing his technical expertise to data and computer-intensive research projects.
Shauna Hallmark
About Shauna
Dr. Shauna Hallmark is a professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University and has over 20 years of experience in traffic safety research. She serves/has served as principal investigator (PI) on more than 90 projects for clients like the Strategic Highway Research Program, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture, and various state departments of transportation (DOTs) (most notably Iowa and Minnesota). Projects have ranged in size from $8,000 to $760,000, with an average project length of 12 to 24 months, but several have spanned 3 to 5 years.
Dr. Hallmark serves as the director of InTrans, which has over $16M in annual research expenditures and includes 30 participating faculty, 49 professional and engineering staff, and over 100 graduate students. As Director, she manages a master agreement with the Iowa DOT and another with the Minnesota DOT. This entails ensuring contracts are completed on-time and within budget, managing concerns between researchers and the DOT, assisting in setting direction and research priorities, and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering (Transportation), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1999
- MS, Civil Engineering (Transportation), Utah State University, Logan, UT, 1996
- BS, Civil Engineering (Transportation), Brigham Young University, Ogden, UT, 1991
Professional Experience
- Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2012–present
- Director, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2014–present
- Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2000–2012
Selected Publications
- Hallmark, S., N. Hawkins, and S. Knickerbocker. 2021. Evaluation of Transverse Markings as a Speed Transition Zone Countermeasures in Small, Rural Communities. Journal of Transportation Technologies, Vol. 11, pp. 61–77.
- Hawkins, N., S. Hallmark, S. Knickerbocker, and T. Litteral. 2021. COVID-19 Impacts on Speed and Safety in Minnesota. Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN.
- Hawkins, N., and S. Hallmark. 2020. Noteworthy Speed Management Practices, FHWA-SA-20-047. Office of Safety, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.
- Hallmark, S., D. Veneziano, and T. Litteral. 2019. Preparing Local Agencies for the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, MN/RC 2019-18. Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN.
- Hallmark, S. L., Y. Qui, N. Hawkins, and O. Smadi. 2015. Development of Crash Modification Factors for Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs on Rural Curves. Journal of Transportation Technologies.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, And Service
- Former Chair, Transportation Safety Council, Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Member, TRB Committee on Standing Committee on Performance Effects of Geometric Design (AHB65)
- Executive Committee, Council for University Transportation Centers
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Zachary Hans
About Zachary
Mr. Zachary Hans is the director of the Center for Weather Impacts on Mobility and Safety and a senior research scientist at the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State. Mr. Hans, a professional engineer licensed in Iowa, has 25 years of professional experience in transportation engineering, working primarily in the area of traffic safety. He also conducts research in the areas of maintenance operations, planning, enforcement, traffic engineering and asset management. A key component of many of Mr. Hans’s research activities is the application of information systems, particularly geographic information systems (GIS). He is currently part of the technical support team for United States Road Assessment (usRAP) activities and has supported usRAP development projects in multiple states, including many city, county, and Tribal-level efforts.
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Education
- MS, Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering), Iowa State University, 1994
- BS, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 1993
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License, State of Iowa
Professional Experience
- Director, Center for Weather Impacts on Mobility and Safety, 2016–present
- Research Scientist, Center for Transportation Research and Education, 1995–present
Selected Research Experience (Traffic Safety)
- Iowa Traffic Safety Data Service (Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau [GTSB], Iowa Department of Transportation [DOT]): 1999–present
- Data Integration and Iowa State Patrol Support (Iowa GTSB): 2021–present
- Iowa Crash Analysis Tools (ICAT) Dashboards, Iowa DOT, 2021 –
- Office of Traffic and Safety Support (Iowa DOT): 2021–present
- Determining the Effectiveness of Combined High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) (Bureau of Transportation Statistics [BTS]): 2021–present
- Support for the Iowa DOT Work Zone GO Team (Iowa DOT): 2021–present
- Wet Reflective Pavement Markings Evaluation, Ohio DOT (sub to University of Akron): 2020–present
- Collection of MIRE FDE on Non-State-Owned Public Roads, Federal Highway Administration (Federal Highway Administration [FHWA]): 2017–present
Selected Research Experience (Weather and Maintenance Operations)
- Aurora Pooled Fund Program Management (Iowa DOT): 2018–present
- Evaluation of Road Weather Messages on DMS Based on Roadside Pavement Sensors (MnDOT): 2021
- Iowa DOT Maintenance Decision Support Tools (Iowa DOT): 2020
- Invasive and Non-Invasive Sensing: Assessing Agreement between Measurement Systems (Aurora Pooled Fund): 2019–present
- Pikalert Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) Demonstration (Iowa DOT): 2019
- Operational Data to Assess Mobility and Crash Experience during Winter Conditions (Iowa DOT and Midwest Transportation Center): 2018
- Safety and Mobility Impacts of Winter Weather, Phases 1–3 (Iowa DOT): 2014
- Analysis of Dynamic Advisory Messaging, Phases 1–2 (Iowa DOT): 2018
Selected Research Experience (Bridges and Railroads)
- Assessing Bridge Characteristics for Use and Importance as Roosting Habitats for Bats, (Iowa DOT): 2018
- Upgrading Bridge Rails on Low Volume Roads in Iowa TR-679 (Iowa Highway Research Board [IHRB]): 2016
- Development of Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Closure Rating Formula (Iowa DOT): 2014
- Analysis of the Safety Benefits of Shielding Bridge Piers (Iowa DOT): 2009
Selected Research Experience (Roadway Data)
- Roadway Data Improvement Program (FHWA): 2021–present
- Technical Support for Roadway Information Database (RID) for Safety Training and Analysis Center (STAC) (FHWA): 2020
- User Training for the SHRP2 RID and NDS Databases (FHWA): 2017
- Roadway Data Improvement Program (RDIP) Assistance (FHWA): 2016
- SHRP2 S04A RID Development and Technical Coordination and Quality Assurance of the Mobile Data Collection Project (S04B) (Second Strategic Highway Research Program [SHRP2]): 2014
- Roadway Data Extraction Technical Assistance Program (FHWA): 2018
- Utilization of Remote Traffic Monitoring Devices for Work Zone Assessment (Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative [SWZDI]): 2012
Professional Affiliations and Honors
- Member, TRB Geographic Information Science (AED40) Committee
- Iowa Statewide Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (STRCC)
- Member, Iowa Fatality Reduction Task Force
- Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner’s Special Award for Traffic Safety, 2006
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Neal Hawkins
About Neal
Mr. Neal Hawkins is a licensed professional engineer with 34 years of experience in traffic engineering, operations, and safety. Throughout his career, he has held various key roles, including city traffic engineer, consultant, and, for the past two decades, academic researcher. Mr. Hawkins leads research initiatives across diverse domains such as traffic operations, safety, managing disruptions, weather, connected vehicles, work zones, pavement markings, and infrastructure. He holds the position of Associate Director for the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University, and he leads numerous research projects as principal investigator (PI) or Co-PI. He established and now co-directs the Center for Transportation Research and Education’s Real-Time Analytics of Transportation Data (REACTOR) Laboratory, which is a collaborative research initiative focused on streaming analytics and decision support tools for public agencies. Additionally, Mr. Hawkins fulfills the role of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Traffic Operations Research Engineer and serves as an adjunct assistant professor in Iowa State’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. He also co-leads the Federal Highway Administration’s Pooled Fund (Aurora), which includes 19 state DOTs focused on road weather information systems and operations.
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Education
- MS, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1990
- BS, Civil Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 1988
Professional Experience
- Associate Director, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2016–present
- Director, Center for Transportation Research and Education, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2010–2016
- Director, Center for Weather Impacts on Mobility and Safety, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2009–2016
- Pooled Fund Manager (Co-PI), FHWA Aurora RWIS, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2010–present
- Traffic Operations Engineer (25% appointment with the Iowa DOT), 2013–present
- Traffic Safety Engineer (25% appointment with the Iowa DOT), 2009–2013
- MTC Research Coordinator, Midwest Transportation Consortium, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2009–2012
- Associate Director, Traffic Operations at Center for Transportation Research and Education, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2003–2010
- Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2003–present
Selected Publications
- Huang, T., S. Knickerbocker, A. Sharma, and N. Hawkins. 2018. Implementing Big Data Quality Assurance with Visualization Tools. , 97th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 2018.
- Knickerbocker, S., V. K. Jagarlamudi, N. Hawkins, and A. Sharma. 2018. Iowa DOT Traffic Operations Open Data Service. Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA.
- Hallmark, S., N. Hawkins, R. Thapa, S. Knickerbocker, and J. Gaspar. 2017. Evaluation of Intersection Collision Warning Systems. Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN.
- Hawkins, N., and S. Hallmark. 2018. Speed Management ePrimer for Rural Transition Zones and Town Centers. DTFH61-13-D-00026. Institute for Transportation Engineers, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, and Awards
- TRB Committee: AHD55 Member, AND40 Friend
- Institute for Transportation (ITE) Fellow
- MOVITE Past President
- Past Chair, ITE Ethics Task Force
- ITS Heartland, Past Academic Sector Director
- “Distinguished Member Award,” Missouri Valley Section of the Institute of Transportation
- “Melvin B. Meyer Transportation Professional of the Year,” Missouri Valley Section of the Institute of Transportation
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Peter Hunsinger
About Peter
Peter Hunsinger’s primary responsibilities include editing and writing various technical and promotional materials and website maintenance. Materials have included guides and manuals, research reports, journal and trade magazine articles, newsletters, brochures, technical summaries and briefs, brochures, and web copy.
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Education
- PhD, Rhetoric and Professional Communication, Iowa State University, 2010
- MA, Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication, Iowa State University, 2004
- BS, English, Iowa State University, 2002
Professional Experience
- Communications Specialist, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2010–present
- Graduate Student Writer/Editor, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2004–2010
- Instructor/Teaching Assistant, Departments of English and Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2002–2008
Sunghwan Kim
About Sunghwan
Dr. Sunghwan Kim has conducted transportation infrastructure-related research for more than 15 years as a research staff member. He received his doctorate and master’s degree from Iowa State University, with his Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-sponsored PhD dissertation research focusing on studying the impact of curling, warping, and other early-age behavior of concrete pavement systems on concrete-pavement smoothness, and his Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)-sponsored MS thesis research focusing on the evaluation of hot-mix asphalt moisture sensitivity using the Nottingham Asphalt Test equipment.
Dr. Kim’s industrial experience extends from spending nearly four years in a construction material engineering position in a large global contract firm (Hyundai) in South Korea. While at Iowa State University, Dr. Kim has been actively involved in over 30 competitively funded research projects as a co-principal investigator and 16 funded research projects as a technical specialist, all related to paved/unpaved road systems and road construction materials. He has also authored/co-authored more than 200 technical publications (including more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles) and more than 100 technical presentations in the field of pavement/geosystem engineering and transportation infrastructure systems.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 2006
- MS, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 2004
- BS, Civil Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, 1998
Professional Experience
- Associate Director of Program for Sustainable Pavement Engineering and Research (PROSPER), Institute for Transportation (InTrans), Iowa State University, 2013–present
- Research Scientist, Institute for Transportation (InTrans), Iowa State University, Ames, 2015–present
- Research Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 2013–2015
- Civil /Civil Material Engineer, Hyundai Development Company Engineering & Construction, Seoul, South Korea, 1998–2002
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Malakooti, A., W. S. Theh, S. M. S. Sadati, H. Ceylan, S. Kim, M. Mina, K. Cetin, and P. C. Taylor. 2020. Design and Full-Scale Implementation of the Largest Operational Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavement System. Construction & Building Materials, Vol. 255.
- Kaya, O., Y. Zhang, H. Ceylan, S. Kim, S. Yang, P. C. Taylor, and K. Gopalakrishnan. 2019. Numerical Analysis of Longitudinal Cracking in Widened Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Systems. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 277–287.
- Yang, B., Y. Zhang, H. Ceylan, S. Kim, and K. Gopalakrishnan. 2018. Assessment of Soils Stabilized with Lignin-Based Byproducts. Journal of Transportation Geotechnics, 17, Part A, pp. 122–132.
- Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., O. Kaya, H. Ceylan, S. Kim, K. Gopalakrishnan, and D. R. Brill. 2017. Development of Rapid Three-dimensional Finite-Element Based Rigid Airfield Pavement Foundation Response and Moduli Prediction Models. Transportation Geotechnics, Vol.13, pp. 81–91.
- Jiao, Y., C. Young, S. Yang, S. Yavas, H. Ceylan, S. Kim, K. Gopalakrishnan, P. C. Taylor, and L. Dong. 2016. Wearable Graphene Sensors with Microfluidic Liquid Metal Wiring for Structural Health Monitoring and Human Body Motion Sensing. IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. PP, No. 99, pp. 1–1.
Other Scholarly Publications
- Citir, N., H. Ceylan, S. Kim, and O. Kaya. 2021. Incorporating the Effectiveness of Preservation and Rehabilitation Techniques on Flexible Pavement Service Life Predictions using Machine Learning Approach. 2021 ASCE International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference, A Virtual Event, June 8–10.
- Kaya, O., N. Garg, H. Ceylan, and S. Kim. 2018. Development of Artificial Neural Network Based Predictive Models for Dynamic Modulus of Airfield Pavement Asphalt Mixtures. 2018 ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development, Pittsburgh, PA, July 15–18.
- Shen, W., K. Gopalakrishnan, S. Kim, and H. Ceylan. 2016. Airport Apron Heated Pavement System Operations: Analysis of Energy Requirements, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Operating Costs. 2016 ASCE Geo-Chicago Conference, Chicago, Illinois, August 14–18.
- Kim, S., H. Ceylan, D. Ma, and K. Gopalakrishnan. 2014. Calibration of Pavement ME Design and Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Performance Prediction Models for Iowa Pavement Systems. Journal of Transportation Engineering. Vol. 140, No. 10.
- Kim, S., K. Gopalakrishnan, H. Ceylan, and R. F. Steffes. 2014. Performance Evaluation of Roadway Subdrain Outlets in Iowa. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Vol. 2462, pp. 68–76.
Professional Affiliations, Honors, and Service
- Developing new pavement structure assessment program using FWD deflection data
- Professional and Scientific Excellence Award, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2021
- Jimenez Faculty/Researcher Award, FAA PEGASAS, 2020
- Professional and Scientific Outstanding New Professional Award, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2016
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Keith Knapp
About Keith
Dr. Keith Knapp has more than 25 years of experience in transportation-related consulting, research, and training. The Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program develops training and technology transfer related to all aspects of the transportation profession for local agencies within the state. At the Institute for Transportation, Dr. Knapp has and continues to complete application- and outreach-oriented research related to the safety and operational impacts of roadway design and environmental characteristics (e.g., intersections, horizontal curves, cross sections, signing, etc.) The majority of this research has resulted in recommendations or tools to assist in the implementation of the factors being considered.
Previously, Dr. Knapp was the director of transportation safety engineering at the Center for Excellence in Rural Safety at the University of Minnesota and was an assistant professor of engineering professional development at the University of Wisconsin. He has developed and been an instructor for many local, state, and national training courses with a wide range of subjects, such as intersection design, roundabouts, rural roadway design, etc. He is a registered professional engineer in five states.
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Education
- PhD, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1997
- ME, Civil Engineering, Cornell University, 1989
- BS, Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1988
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) Licenses in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Professional Experience
- Director, Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, 2010–present
- Director of Transportation Safety Engineering, Center for Excellence in Rural Safety, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2008–2010
- Associate Research Scientist, Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University, 2006–2007
- Assistant Professor, Engineering Professional Development and Program Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2001–2006
- Assistant Professor, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 1998–2000
- Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1994–1997
- Transportation Engineer, CH2M Hill, Inc., Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI, 1990–1993, 1998
- Transportation Engineer, McDonough & Scully, Inc., Natick, MA, 1989–1990
Selected Technology Transfer Experience
- Organized, developed, administrated and/or moderated approximately 100 outreach events annually as director of the Iowa LTAP.
- Led a project that investigated work zone training in Iowa and offered approaches for the future application of these technical outreach efforts in the future.
- Developed a series of trainings and workshops related to rural road safety (subcontractor for the National Center for Rural Road Safety). Role: PI.
- Organized the development of a Federal Highway Administration informational guide on road diets and ongoing technical transfer. Role: PI.
- Led an Iowa Highway Research Board project that developed guidance on traffic sign effectiveness, installation, and removal. Role: PI.
- Developed, improved, and/or offered numerous publicly advertised professional development courses connected to intersection design and safety: Improving Intersections for Safety and Efficiency, Designing and Implementing Roundabouts, Urban Street Design, and Rehabilitating Two-Lane Rural Roadways.
- Headed on a project that focused on the evaluation of systemic safety improvement risk factors. Role: PI.
Selected Publications
- Knapp, K. K., and P. Albritton. 2021. Evaluation and Preparation for Future Work Zone Safety Workshops. Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA.
- Knapp, K. K., and D. Veneziano. 2021. Speed Feedback Sign Loan Program. Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA.
- Veneziano, D., and K. K. Knapp. 2018. Development of Iowa Road Safety Assessment (RSA) Guidelines. Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA.
- Oneyear, N., and K. K. Knapp. 2017. Development Materials for a Local Maintenance Personnel Rural Road Safety Recognition Program. National Rural Road Safety Center, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.
- Albritton, P., and K. K. Knapp, K. 2017. Small City Work Zone Sign Package Program. Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA.
- Hallmark, S., T. McDonald, R. Sperry, and K. K. Knapp. 2012. Field Application and Assessment of the Safety Edge. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Compendium, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.
- Knapp, K. K. 2011. Reducing Crash Fatalities on Rural Roadways: Estimating Impacts of Legislation-Based Safety Improvement Measures. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2213.
- Kienert, C., and K. K. Knapp. 2006. Older Driver Crash Experience at High-Speed Intersections. Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting Compendium, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, DC.
- Campbell, J., and K. K. Knapp. 2005. Geometric Categories as Intersection Safety Evaluation Tools. , Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
- Campbell, J., and K. K. Knapp. 2005. Alternative Crash Severity Measures and the Implications on Intersection Ranking Results. , Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Professional Affiliations, Honors and Service
- Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Member, Transportation Research Board Intersection Joint Subcommittee
- Member (Invited), Transportation Research Board Committee: Low Volume Roads