Students

Doctoral Committee Chair

1. Mahim Khan, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), December 2025 (Expected).  Thesis Topic: To be determined

2. Musfira Rahman, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), August 2025 (Expected).  Thesis Topic: To be determined

3. Hye Min Ju, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), August 2025 (Expected). Thesis Topic: To be determined

4. Kartikeya Jha, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), August 2023 (Expected).   Thesis Topic: To be determined

5. Farinoush Sharifi, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), May 2022.   Thesis Topic: Designing a heavy-duty fleet electrification framework for port drayage operations

6. Sruthi Ashraf, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), August 2022 (Expected).   Topic: Using Behavioral Economics to Predict Managed Lane Use

7. Arezoo Samimi, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), May 2020.   Topic: An Assessment of the Impacts of Connected Vehicles on Traffic Operation and Fuel Consumption                   

8. Maryam Shirinzad, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), May 2020.    Topic: Impact of Arterial Characteristics on the Operational Performance of Traffic on Urban Arterials Near Diamond Interchanges 

9. Sunghoon Lee, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), May 2016.   Topic: Estimating the Value of Managed Lanes Using Real Options Analysis

10. Lisa Larsen, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), August 2015.   Topic: The Impact of Psychological Traits on Managed Lane Use.

11. Chao Huang, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), May 2014.   Topic: Application of Prospect Theory Models to Managed Lane Travel Behavior Analysis

12. Prem Devarasetty, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), December 2012.   Topic: Understanding the Behavior of Travelers Using Managed Lanes – A Study using Stated Preference and Revealed Preference Data 

13. Ben Sperry, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), May 2012.   Topic: Development of Improved Traveler Survey Methods for High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Planning

14. Sunil Patil, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), December 2009.   Topic: Understanding and Estimating the Value Travelers Place on Their Trips on Managed Lanes

15. Seung-Jun Kim, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) Co-Chair, August 2006.   Dissertation Topic: Simultaneous Calibration of a Traffic Simulation Model and OD Matrix

Masters Committee Chair

1. Chinmay Ajgankar, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), December 2022 (expected).

2. Rekha Kattula, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), December 2022 (expected).

3. Hardik Gupta, M.S. with thesis (Civil Engineering), December 2022 (expected)

4. Suchismita Behuria, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), August 2022 (expected)

5. Jomes Isac, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), May 2021 (expected).

6. Kunal Bhatia, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), May 2021 (expected).

7. Saipraneeth Devunuri, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2020.  Thesis Topic: Economic Analysis of Automated Vehicles as Mobility as a Service in Austin

8. Chris Lira, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), December 2020 (expected).

9. Sumedh Khair, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), December 2020 (expected).

10. Sayantan Biswas, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2021 (expected).  Thesis Topic: Pricing Mechanisms for Managed Lanes.

11. Paul Ruck, M.S. non-thesis (Civil Engineering), August 2020 (expected).

12. Randy Hirsch, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2020 (expected). Coursework only.

13. Tilak Kumar, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2019. Coursework only.

14. Vivek Gupta, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2020.  Thesis Topic: Impact of a Managed Lane Toll Cap on Traffic and Revenue.

15. Isha Narsaria, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2019. Coursework only.

16. Srivatsan Desikan, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2018. Coursework only.

17. Shashank Krishnamurthy, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2018. Coursework only.

18. Manaswini Conner, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2018. Coursework only.

19. Kartikeya Jha, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2017.  Thesis Topic: Determining Reference Speed from Probe-Based Travel Speed Data.

20. Seles Johnson, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2017.  Thesis Topic: The Potential Use of Shared Mobility Programs By Urban Texans

21. Kristen Novak, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2017.  Thesis Topic: The Use of Performance Measurement to Incorporate Air Quality and Energy Goals into Mileage-Based User Fees

22. Farinoush Sharifi, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2017.  Thesis Topic: Examining Travelers Who Pay To Drive Slower in the Katy Managed Lanes

23. Ahmed-Reda Dalouadi, M.E. (Civil Engineering), August 2015.  Paper Topic: Impact of Automated Vehicles on Transportation Funding

24. Mehdi Mohades, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2016.  Paper Topic: Value of Time of Katy Travelers.

25. Neil Going, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2014.  Paper Topic: A survey of Texas travelers use of ride/bike/car sharing.

26. Negin Alemazkook, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2014.  Thesis Topic: Using Empirical Data to Find the Best Measurement for Travel Time Reliability

27. Hemamalini Nagarajan, M.E. (Civil Engineering), August 2015.  Thesis Topic: Use of ride-sharing amongst Texas A&M students in College Station

28. Namoo Han, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2016.  Thesis Topic: The Impact of Incentives on the Use of the I-30 Managed Lanes

29. AKM Abir, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2016.  Thesis Topic: Using Empirical Data to Develop a Value of Time for Texas Travelers

30. Santosh Rao Danda, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2014.  Thesis Topic: Value of Travel Time Reliability

31. Justin Carlton, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2014.  Thesis Topic: Comprehensive Equity Analysis of Mileage Based User Fees: Taxation and Expenditures for Roadways and Transit

32. Carl Harline, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2013.  Thesis Topic: The Impact of Traffic Images on Mode Choice in Stated-Preference Surveys

33. Dalin Wei, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2012.  Paper Topic: Value of Time Analysis of Katy Freeway Travelers.

34. Devin Moore, M.S. (Civil Engineering),  December 2012.  Thesis Topic: Performance Measurement in small MPOs

35. Scott Nelson, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2011.  Paper Topic: Variation in Dynamic Toll Rates on I-394 and I-15 Express Lanes

36. Jose Soto, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2011.  Paper Topic: Analysis of the National Household Travel Survey Database

37. Justin Clark, M.E. (Civil Engineering), August 2011.  Paper Topic: Transportation Funding Through a Trip Based Fee on Properties

38. Young Jae Cho, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2010.  Paper Topic: Minnesota HOT Lane Travelers’ Willingness to Pay for Travel Time Savings

39. Ying Li, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2011.  Paper Topic: Equity of Managed Lanes

40. Philip Dunham, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2010.  Thesis Topic: The Future of Intercity Travel

41. Partha Gupta, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2011.  Thesis Topic: Value of Travel Time Reliability on I-394 HOT lane

42. Charles Levecq, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2010.  Thesis Topic: Active Traffic Management for Freeways

43. Siddharth Somayajula, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2011.  Thesis Topic: Estimating Reliability

44. Lisa Larson, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2011.  Thesis Topic: Equity Evaluation of Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee in Texas.

45. Rahul Goel, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2010.    Thesis Topic: HOT Lane Policies and their Implications

46. Eric Talbot, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2010.  Thesis Topic: Estimating Urban Through Trip Travel Using Urban Area and Transportation System Characteristics.

47. Henry Lieu, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2009.    Thesis Topic: Feasibility Tool for Toll Project Viability.

48. John Lowery, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2009.    Thesis Topic: Reactions to Value Pricing by Different Suburban Population Groups.

49. Steven Sprague M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2009.  Thesis Topic: Economic Feasibility of Converting Landfill Gas to Natural Gas for Use as a Transportation Fuel in Refuse Trucks

50. Karteeka Nalli, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2009.  Thesis Topic: Impact of Fuel Pricing and Market Regulation on India’s Transportation Sector.

51. Mandeep Pannu, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2009.  Thesis Topic: Managed Lane Choices by Carpools Comprised of Family Members Compared to Non-Family Members.

52. Lin Zhou, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2009.  Thesis Topic: The Impact of Incentives on the Use of Toll Roads by Trucks.

53. Kwangkyum Lim, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2008.    Thesis Topic: An Evaluation of Urban Congestion Charging in Seoul.

54. Lindsay Liggett, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2008.      Thesis Topic: Analysis of Seasonal and Day-Of-Week Traffic Patterns at National Parks.

55. Ben Sperry, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2008.  Thesis Topic: An Investigation of Induced Travel at Mixed-Use Developments.    

56. Kevin Lipnickey, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2008.  Thesis Topic: Influence of Barrier Separated HOV Lane Access Locations on Houston HOV Lane Utilization.

57.  Maneesh Mahlawat, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2007.  Thesis Topic: Interest and Potential Use of Managed Lanes by Texas Residents

58. Geoffrey Chum, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2007.    Thesis Topic: Potential Mode Shift from Transit to SOV on an HOT Lane

59. Glenn Anderson, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2007.    Thesis Topic: Railroad Costing Analysis and Simulation

60. Selvaraj Rayan, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2007.    Paper Topic: Texas A & M Student Travel Behavior.

61. Scott Booth, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2006.  Paper Topic: Traffic Impact Analysis for the Glorypark Development

62. Erin Eurik, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2006.  Paper Topic: Development of Standardized Accuracy Evaluation Testing for Freeway Management System Detectors

63. Jose Manuel Solari, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2006.  Paper Topic: Texas Short Line Railroads: Issues and Opportunities

64. David Bruno, M.E. (Civil Engineering), August 2006.  Paper Topic: Evaluation of the Toll Viability Screening Tool

65. Michael Bolin, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2005.  Paper Topic: Evaluation of the HOT START Analysis Tool

66. Venkata Rajaneesh Jandhyam, M.E. (Civil Engineering), May 2005.  Thesis Topic: An Analysis of Travel on I-35, Northeast of Downtown San Antonio

67. Lei Xu, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2005.  Thesis Topic: Potential Single Occupancy Vehicle Demand for the Katy Freeway and Northwest Freeway High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

68. Justin Winn, M.S. (Civil Engineering), May 2005.  Thesis Topic: An Analysis of Casual Carpooler Passenger Behavior in Houston, Texas

69. Ty Thompson, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2004.  Thesis Topic: Evaluation of Rumble Strips at Rural Stop-Controlled Intersections in Texas

70. Justice Appiah, M.S. (Civil Engineering), August 2004.  Thesis Topic: An Examination of Factors Effecting High Occupancy/Toll Lane Demand.   Note: This thesis won the Council of University Transportation Center’s Wootan Award for the best M.S. thesis, 2004.

71. Karun Kumar, M.S. (Civil Engineering), December 2003.  Thesis Topic: The Change in Variable Toll-Price Elasticities Over Time

72. Kit Black, M.E. (Civil Engineering), December 2003.  Paper Topic: Field Determination of Curve Radius

Undergraduate Research Advisor

1. Laura Holloway, Undergraduate Summer Research Program, 2020.   Research Topic: Variable versus Dynamic Pricing on Express Lanes

2. Michelle Rhodes, Undergraduate Honors, 2018.  Research Topic: Behavioral Economics Influencing Travel Decisions

3. David Florence, Undergraduate Scholars Program, 2014.  Research Topic: Influence of Psychological Factors on Managed Lane Use

4. Peter Kelly, Undergraduate Scholars Program, 2011.  Research Topic: Value of Travel Time Savings on HOT Lanes

5. George Bogonko, Undergraduate Scholars Program, 2009.  Research Topic: Measuring Traveler’s Willingness to Pay for Time Savings

6. Chris Debaillon, Undergraduate Fellows Program, Advanced Institute, 2005,.  Research Topic: Traffic and Revenue from I-35 Managed Lanes

7. Allison DenBleyker, Undergraduate Scholars Program, 2004, CVEN 485H.  Research Topic: Modeling of a Congestion Reducing Variable Toll on the Katy Freeway 

8. Carlos Figueroa-Millan, Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Program, 2004, from the University of Puerto Rico, CVEN 485.  Research Topic: Comparison of QuickRide Users and Non-Users

9. Geoffrey Chum, Undergraduate Scholars Program, 2004, CVEN 485H.  Research Topic: Texas A&M On-Campus Bus Service Improvements

10. Donna Chen, Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Program, 2003, CVEN 485H.  Research Topic: Improving Houston Quickride Through an Investigation of Former Users

11. Kevin Lanan, Undergraduate Fellows Program, Advanced Institute, 2003, CVEN 485H.  Research Topic: Predicted Driver Response to a cordon toll around Fort Myers Beach, Florida

12. Robby Hannay, Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Program, 2002, CVEN 485H.  Research Topic: Equity Analysis of the Houston QuickRide Program

13. Justin Winn, Undergraduate Fellows Program, Advanced Institute, 2002.  Research Topic: Costs and Benefits of Electronic Toll Collection and Variable Pricing