TRB 2026 Presentation List

1/15/2025 11:52:23 AM Kent Reel

The following list includes presentations by Illinois Center for Transportation and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, staff and students at the 2026 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. (Presentation numbers appear after their respective titles, in the format P24-XXXXX or TRBAM-24-XXXXX.) 


Workshop 1019

Improving Railroad Track Resiliency Through Inspection and Innovation

Mitigating Railroad Track Buckling

Robert Wilson, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Marcus Dersch, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Stephen Wilk, Association of American Railroads

Presentation Number: P26-20565


Memorial and Tribute for Professor Hani S. Mahmassani (1956–2025)

A Lifelong Devotion to Transportation Research: Hani's Contribution in Numbers

Wissam Sleiman, George Washington University
Pedram Beigi, George Washington University
Nachuan Li, Northwestern University
Yanlin Zhang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: P26-21039

Reliving Hani's Moments and Memories: A Short Video

Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: P26-21041


Lectern Session 2006

Advanced Methods in Transportation Network Analysis

Hybrid Hierarchical Network Decomposition and Data-Driven Neural Regional Surrogates for Large-Scale Freight Traffic Assignment

Yiduo Huang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03799


Poster Session 2028

Evaluating Traffic Operational Performance in Normal and Disruptive Operations Scenarios

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Risk from Hazardous Events and Power Outages: Analytics and Resilience Implications

Wencheng Bao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01439

Tri-Level Defender-Attacker-Defender Problem of Bidirectional Energy Supply Logistics

Hyunhwa Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01537

Evacuation Behaviors of Electric Vehicle Drivers: Route and Charging Choice Experiments

Denissa Sari Darmawi Purba, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02612

Probabilistic Cruise Control for Congested Traffic: An Experimental Study on Energy Efficiency, Safety, and Ride Comfort

Chun-Chien Hsiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Pengyuan Liu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanlin Zhang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Tyler Ard, Argonne National Laboratory
Dominik Karbowski, Argonne National Laboratory
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05067


Poster Session 2029

Lane-Changing Behavior and Safety Implications in Mixed Traffic

Characterizing Lane-Changing Behavior in Mixed Traffic

Sungyong Chung, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Samer Hamdar, George Washington University

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04867


Poster Session 2033

Workforce Readiness and AI in Transportation

PAPPL: Personalized AI-Powered Progressive Learning Platform

Shayan Bafandkar, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Sungyong Chung, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Homa Khosravian, National Science Foundation
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05012


Poster Session 2036

Implications of Transportation and Infrastructure on Public Health

Impact of Road Transport in The Great Lakes Region on Public Health

Lara Diab, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Murryam Hafeez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ivan Akonya, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01310


Poster Session 2039

Current Research in Railroad Infrastructure

Feasibility of Fouling Index Estimation in Ballast Layers Using Embedded Wires: A Laboratory-Scale Study

Dongsoo Lee, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Youngmin Kim, Daejin University
Kangil Lee, Daejin University
Jong-Sub Lee, Korea University
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jung-Doung Yu, No Organization

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02129

BallastAttN: Occlusion-Robust 3D Railway Ballast Characterization through Data Synthesis and Deep Learning

Kelin Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Qijia Fan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02375

Influence of Ice-Bonded Ballast on Rail Break Gap Size: A Laboratory and Finite Element Model Investigation

Coleman Froehlke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Kamyar Kosarneshan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Arthur Lima, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
J. Riley Edwards, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Marcus Dersch, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02443


Poster Session 2040

Railroad Safety Research

Probability of Tank Car Damage and Release for Specific Derailment Conditions

Paul Gharzouzi, American University of Beirut
Steven Kirkpatrick, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Paolo Gardoni, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chen-Yu Lin, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Christopher Barkan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Leandro Iannacone, Lunds Universitet

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03250


Lectern Session 2065

Track Structure Evaluation and Performance

Leveraging UAV Data to Quantify Differential Rail Displacement Near Structures and its Effects on Rail Neutral Temperature

Paige Hardt Failoni, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
J. Riley Edwards, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jose Gustavo Venancio da Silva Ramos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Marcus Dersch, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Arthur Lima, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03984

Evaluation of Railway Track Substructure Moduli Using Falling Weight Deflectometer Backcalculation

Youngdae Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Rami Chkaiban, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Yongsung Koh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yazmin Martinez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jeremy Beasley, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Abby Cisko, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Ryan Langlois, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Michael Harrell, Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04376


Lectern Session 2066

Freight on the Move: From Bridge Breakdowns to Drones and Bots

How Drones Can Complement Trucks for Last-Mile Delivery Under Aerial Congestion: A Continuum Approximation Study

Yuhui Zhai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ruifeng She, No Organization
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05338


Poster Session 2075

Multimodal Dynamic Forecasting of Traffic Conditions Using AI Techniques

Multi-Depot Capacitated K-Chinese Postman Problem for UAV Patrolling

Chenwei Huang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05079


Poster Session 2080

Research in Transit Operations: Bus Operations

Rebalancing Modular Transit Systems: A Hierarchical Graph-Based Optimization Framework for Fleet Sizing and Routing

Tina Radvand, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04785


Poster Session 2081

Research in Transit Facilities and Infrastructure

Community-Engaged Informed Floating Bus Stop Guidelines

Yu-Min Yang, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Dewan Tanvir Ahammed, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Nathan David Obeng-Amoako, Northeastern University
Chengbo Ai, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Peter Furth, Northeastern University
Eleni Christofa, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05282


Lectern Session 2096

Insights from LiDAR: Applications for Infrastructure Assessment

Coarse-to-refined Road Alignment Extraction and Parameterization from MLS Point Clouds

Xinting Chen, Tongji University
Hong Lang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Zheng Zou, Tongji University
Yao Chen, Tongji University
Yuming Jiang, Tongji University

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02766


Lectern Session 2106

Track Inspection for Resilient Infrastructure

Track Based Inspections

Marcus Dersch, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
James Hyslip, HNTB
Rachel Beck, Union Pacific Railroad
J. Riley Edwards, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: P26-20545


Poster Session 2115

Foundations and Pile Systems: Design Innovation, Behavior, and Rehabilitation

Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Highway Embankments for Reverse Fault Crossing

Chun-Wei Wu, National Taiwan University
Jung Chiang, No Organization
Kuo-Hsin Yang, National Taiwan University
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01351


Poster Session 2120

Innovative Geomaterial Improvement: From Cementitious to Geosynthetic to Bio-Based Techniques

Freeze-Thaw Resilience in Gravel Roads: Comparative Field Performance Evaluation of Wicking and Non-Wicking Geotextiles

Araz Hasheminezhad, Iowa State University
Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
Sunghwan Kim, Iowa State University
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00958


Poster Session 2121

Asphalt Binders: Biomaterials

Biswajit Bairgi, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, presiding
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, presiding

Integrating Bio-Based Materials and Alternative Fuels in Flexible Pavement Life Cycle Assessment

Murryam Hafeez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Asad Khan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Lara Diab, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ivan Akonya, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01548

A Review on the Use of Biochar in Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements

Abhilash Vyas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02171

Bio-Asphalt from Hydrothermal Liquefaction as a Partial Replacement for Asphalt Binder

Mahsa Tofighian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02175


Poster Session 2122

Asphalt Binders: Modifiers

Prototype Electron Beam Accelerator Modified Asphalt Binder

Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yusra Alhadidi, Albalqa` Applied University
Uthman Mohamed Ali, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Sadie Casillas, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Ben Cox, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Slavica Grdanovska, No Organization

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03610

Advancements in Mitigating Oxidative Ageing in Bitumen Using Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDC) as Antioxidant: Evidence from a Global Interlaboratory Investigation

Yongping Hu, University of Nottingham
Georgios Pipintakos, University of Antwerp: Universiteit Antwerpen
Antonio Roberto, University of Antwerp: Universiteit Antwerpen
Dheeraj Adwani, University of Texas, Austin
Sophie Stüwe, TU Wien
Johannes Mirwald, Vienna University of Technology
Yudi Wang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Justine Cantot, University Gustave Eiffel
Emmanuel Chailleux, University Gustave Eiffel
Xu Yin, Beijing University of Technology
Meng Guo, Beijing University of Technology
Lina Marcela Chilito Moreno, Universidad de Los Andes
Silvia Caro, Universidad de Los Andes
|Wei Si, Chang'an University
Shi Xu, Wuhan University
Nikhil Saboo, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Muskan Verma, IIT Roorkee: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Gordon Airey, University of Nottingham
Amit Bhasin, University of Texas, Austin
Anand Sreeram, University of Nottingham

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03702


Poster Session 2124

Asphalt Binders: Rubber-Modified Asphalt

Evaluating the Aging Effect of Fillers and Crumb Rubber on Asphalt Mastic Strength and Ductility Through the Poker Chip Test

Bibek Regmi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Renan Santos Maia, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02310


Poster Session 2126

Asphalt Mixtures: Rubber and Additives

Assessing the Moisture Susceptibility and Aging of Asphalt Mixes with Hydrated Lime Through Realistic Mixture Testing

Bibek Regmi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Renan Santos Maia, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02274


Poster Session 2127

Harnessing Data in Flexible Pavement Design and Construction

Optimization of Hot-Mix Asphalt Rolling Pattern Using GPR and Markov Decision Processes

Lama Abufares, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Mark Hasegawa-Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00304

Influence of Background System Data Choices on Pavement Life Cycle Assessment Results

Lara Diab, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Asad Khan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Murryam Hafeez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Feiyu Huang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chait Bhat, Asphalt Institute

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00667


Poster Session 2128

Advanced Mixture and Pavement Evaluation Methods for Flexible Pavement Design and Construction

Reliability of In-Situ Asphalt Concrete Density Prediction by Roller-Mounted GPR

Yihan Chen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Lama Abufares, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00309


Poster Session 2154

Behavioral Safety Research Roundup

Assessing the Effectiveness of Digital Alert Systems for Improving Compliance with Move Over Laws

Pengyuan Liu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Mahdi Yousefi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chun-Chien Hsiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Juan Pava, Illinois Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05098


Poster Session 2165

Current Issues in Aviation

Development of a Simplified Low-Temperature SCB Test Protocol to Characterize Cracking Potential of Airfield Mixtures

Shubham Modi, University of New Hampshire
Akash Bajaj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eshan Dave, University of New Hampshire
Jo Sias, University of New Hampshire
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
John Lambros, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00947


Poster Session 2167

Safety Data, Analysis, and Performance Research Roundup

Machine Learning-Based Predicted Stress Intensity Factor to Estimate Reflective Cracking in Airfield Asphalt Concrete Overlay Under Aircraft Loading

Fangyu Liu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Masih Beheshti, Arizona State University
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University, Tempe

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02104

Developing a Fundamental Diagram for Urban Air Mobility Traffic Flow Based on Physical Experiments

Hang Zhou, University of Wisconsin,Madison
Yuhui Zhai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Shiyu Shen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Xiaowei Shi, No Organization
Xiaopeng Li, University of Wisconsin,Madison

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02632

A Computationally Efficient Approach for Analyzing Aircraft Load-Induced Reflective Cracking

Masih Beheshti, Arizona State University
Murilo Bento, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University, Tempe
Carlos Duarte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04601


Lectern Session 3015

Post-Pandemic Ridership Recovery

How COVID-19 Impacted Chicago Metra’s Ridership Loss and Recovery: 2019-2022

Ethan Light, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jesus Osorio Fuenmayor, University of Evansville
Yining Liu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05198


Lectern Session 3022

Track Maintenance for Resilient Infrastructure

Component Innovation

Adam Bankston, BNSF Railway
Arthur Lima, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ian Germoglio, CSX Transportation
Duane Otter, Association of American Railroads

Presentation Number: P26-21031


Poster Session 3161

Freight Energy and Electrification

Locating Long-Haul Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure and Simulating Their Power Demand Along U.S. Interstates

Ruolin Zhang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02601


Poster Session 3072

Freight Data and Analytics: Modeling and Optimizing Trucking and Logistics

Integrated Offline-Online Assignment and Path Planning for Robotic Sorting Systems

Yiduo Huang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Zuo-Jun Max Shen, University of Hong Kong

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00909


Lectern Session 3090

Emerging Technologies, Policy, and User-Centric Innovations in Transportation Systems

Routing and Scheduling of Rural Outreach Health Workers Under Probabilistic Appointment Rejection

Yiduo Huang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jiarui Yu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03816


Lectern Session 3106

Track Improvements to Mitigate Wheel and Rail Impacts

Turnout Frog Optimization

Jaeik Lee, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: P26-21033


Poster Session 3114

Integrating Infrastructure Data and Advertising Effects in Traffic Modeling

Learning From Real-World Trajectories: A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Reinforcement Learning Approach for Vulnerable Road User Model Calibration

Shayan Bafandkar, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Pedram Beigi, George Washington University
Nachuan Li, Northwestern University
John Hourdos, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Samer Hamdar, George Washington University
Hani Mahmassani, Northwestern University
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04981


Poster Session 3119

Optimization of Urban Traffic Networks for Operational Performance

A Bi-Level Optimization Framework for Flood-Resilient Electric Vehicle Infrastructure on Urban Transport Networks

Wencheng Bao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04100


Poster Session 3123

Energy and Emissions in Transportation: Policy, Modeling, and Emerging Technology

A Quantitative Assessment of Daily Transportation Energy Demand and Electrification Potential Across the Dwelling Types in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

Sumaiya Afrose Suma, University of Toronto
Melvyn Li, University of Toronto
Felita Ong, University of Toronto
Kaili Wang, University of Toronto
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Khandker Nurul Habib, University of Toronto

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03139


Poster Session 3126

Planning for Electric Vehicles: Behavior, Preferences, and Infrastructure

Public Perceptions of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Technology in Greater Lafayette, Indiana: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Chiara Cervini, Purdue University
Bruno Cesar Krause Moras, Purdue University
Benjamin O'Brien, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
George McCue, Indiana Department of Transportation
Konstantina Gkritza, Purdue University

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02327


Lectern Session 3136

Concrete Bridge Technologies Spanning the Life Cycle: From Materials Selection to Demolition

Experimental And Numerical Evaluation of an Adaptive Prestressing System for Crack Mitigation in Bridge Decks

Osama Ibrahim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Bassem Andrawes, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01364


Lectern Session 3139

Implementation-Focused Research on Asphalt Materials

Hot-Mix Asphalt Cracking Potential Prediction from Binder Rheological Parameters

Abdulgafar Sulaiman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Hong Lang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02571


Lectern Session 3140

Use, Availability, and Performance of Type IL and Emerging Cements and Supplementary Cementitious Materials

Nishant Garg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, presiding


Poster Session 3157

Structural Behavior, Damage Evaluation, and Rehabilitation

Full-Scale Testing of an Innovative External Prestressing Bridge Repair Technology using Shape Memory Bars

Dachina Gunasekaran, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Bassem Andrawes, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00760


Poster Session 3159

Advancements in Maintenance Management Systems

Network-Level Pavement Life Cycle Assessment for Pavement Management Systems

Seyedehzahra Mostatab, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Uhde Yildirim, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Mohammadhossein Zeighamnakhaei, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Egemen Okte, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ester Tseng, TEST, Inc.
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University, Tempe
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03396


Poster Session 2168

Asphalt Binders: Characterization Advancements

Investigating Photochemical Degradation of Asphalt Binders Under Field-Representative Temperature Conditions

Akash Bajaj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yusra Alhadidi, Albalqa` Applied University
Abdulgafar Sulaiman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Javier García Mainieri, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alexander Campos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02558


Poster Session 3168

Asphalt Binders: Chemical Assessment

A Three-Solvent Approach for Determining Hansen Solubility Parameters of Asphalt Binders

Yudi Wang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alexander Campos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02703


Poster Session 3170

Asphalt Mixtures: Advancements in Balanced Mixture Design

Lab and Field Validation of Simplified Low-Temperature SCB Test for Airfield Asphalt Mixtures

Akash Bajaj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Shubham Modi, University of New Hampshire
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eshan Dave, University of New Hampshire
John Lambros, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jo Sias, University of New Hampshire

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00946


Poster Session 3172

Asphalt Mixtures: Characterization Advancements

Effects of Partial Saturation and Moisture Damage on Immediate Recovery and Healing of Binder Course Asphalt Concrete Mixtures

Renan Santos Maia, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Bibek Regmi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02235


Poster Session 3179

Potpourri of Concrete Pavement Construction

Quantifying Slab-Base Contact Conditions with Shear-Wave Reflections

Jesus Castro Perez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jeffery Roesler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05049


Poster Session 3181

Design Aspects of Concrete Pavements

Rapid Design Reliability Evaluation of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements: A Radius‑of‑Relative‑Stiffness Benchmark

Yongsung Koh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Youngdae Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yazmin Martinez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jeb Tingle, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Anastasios Ioannides, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Jeremiah Stache, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Timothy Parsons, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Michael Harrell, Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04178


Lectern Session 4008

Novel Bridge Monitoring and Assessment Techniques Combining Different Sources of Information

Multi-Bridge Monitoring using MT-InSAR and Machine Learning

Arslan Khan, Florida International University
Bassem Andrawes, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00718


Lectern Session 4014

Surface and Layer Improvements on Low-Volume Roads

Quantifying Stiffness Characteristics of Unpaved Road Aggregate Layers Stabilized with Recycled and Virgin Composite Geosynthetics

Syed Faizan Husain, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Araz Hasheminezhad, Iowa State University
Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
Sunghwan Kim, Iowa State University
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03193


Poster Session 4024

Cooperative Driving Automation Applications and Implications

Comfort-Aware Control Strategy for Autonomous Vehicles Shaping Acceleration Profile in the Frequency Domain

Chun-Chien Hsiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Gihyeob An, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05048


Poster Session 4025

Modeling and Predicting Autonomous Vehicle Driving Behavior

Learning Robust Lane-Changing Policies from Tesla FSD: An Improved GAIL Approach

Longping Chen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Zhiwei Yang, The University of Queensland

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05150


Poster Session 4028

Emerging Methods in Network Modeling and Optimization

Estimating Average Distance of Random Ridesharing Matching in Discrete Networks

Yuhui Zhai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Shiyu Shen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05085

Dynamic Random Bipartite Matching Under Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity: General Models and Application to Mobility Services

Shiyu Shen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05216


Poster Session 4031

Research in Transit User Experience: Mobility

Analysis of Ride-Hailing Systems' Stability and Dynamics Around Equilibrium Points

Caio Beojone, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yuhui Zhai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04922


Poster Session 4056

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

Can the Waymo Open Motion Dataset Support Realistic Behavioral Modeling? A Validation Study with Naturalistic Trajectories

Yanlin Zhang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Sungyong Chung, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Nachuan Li, Northwestern University
Dana Monzer, Northwestern University Transportation Center
Hani Mahmassani, Northwestern University
Samer Hamdar, George Washington University
Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05281


Poster Session 4057

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

Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, presiding

Planning Distributionally Fair Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Networks

Yen-Chu Wu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01455


Poster Session 4078

Enhancing Design Aspects of Pavement Foundation

Balancing Thickness and Quality: An Economic Design Framework for Flexible Pavement Foundations in Minnesota

Yongsung Koh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yujia Lu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Issam Qamhia, University of Illinois
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
Sunghwan Kim, Iowa State University
Raul Velasquez, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00573

In-Situ Testing Informed Sublayering Approach for Mechanistic Analysis and Design of Geogrid-Stabilized Pavement Foundations

Syed Faizan Husain, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Issam Qamhia, University of Illinois
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Peter Becker, Indiana Department of Transportation
Nayyar Siddiki, Indiana Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03195

Geosynthetic Applications and Design Methods for Paved and Unpaved Road Systems in Minnesota: Review of Current Practice

Hyojung Ko, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yongsung Koh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Issam Qamhia, University of Illinois
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
Sunghwan Kim, Iowa State University
Araz Hasheminezhad, Iowa State University
Terence Beaudry, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Raul Velasquez, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-03538

Mechanistic Analysis and Design Framework for Geosynthetic Stabilized Unpaved Roads

Han Wang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Hyojung Ko, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yongsung Koh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Heather Shoup, Illinois Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02168


Poster Session 4079

Lab and Field Evaluation of Pavement Foundation

Long-Term Strength and Durability of Metakaolin-Cement-Stabilized Quarry Byproducts with Varying Carbonate Compositions

Taeyun Kong, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chirayu Kothari, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Issam Qamhia, University of Illinois
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Nishant Garg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Tim Peters, Illinois Department of Transportation
Andrew Stolba, Illinois Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04448


Poster Session 4080

Pavement Functional Condition Evaluation and Modeling

3D Tire–Pavement Contact Stresses: Physics-Informed Prediction Approach

Hong Lang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
William Villamil, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01331

Multi-Source Network-Level Pavement Friction Measurements via Instrumented and Dynamically Routed Autonomous Vehicles

Caio Beojone, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04845

Systematic Approach to Illinois' Pavement Friction Management

Run Hu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Babak Asadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yanfeng Ouyang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Priscilla Tobias, Arora and Associates, P.C.
Hao Wang, Rutgers University

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-05113


Poster Session 4081

Pavement Structural Testing, Evaluation, and Modeling

The Roles of Deflection Basins and Slopes in Bayesian Updating using Traffic Speed Deflectometer Measurements

Ze Zhou Wang, University of Cambridge
Zhaojie Sun, University of Cambridge
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Abir Al-Tabbaa, University of Cambridge

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00835


Poster Session 4082

Accelerated Pavement Testing

Quantification of Truck Electrification Damage to Flexible Pavements

Johann Cardenas Huaman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Angeli Jayme, Arizona State University
Jaime Hernandez, Marquette University
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00133

Data Mining of Modified Stone-Matrix Asphalt Pavements under Accelerated Full-scale Testing

Javier García Mainieri, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02731


Poster Session 4083

Pavement Preservation

Integration of Network Level Life-Cycle Cost Analysis in Pavement Management Systems

Uhde Yildirim, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Seyedehzahra Mostatab, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Mohammadhossein Zeighamnakhaei, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Egemen Okte, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ester Tseng, TEST, Inc.
Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University, Tempe
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-02652


Poster Session 4084

Pavement Maintenance

Performance Evaluation of Quarry By-Products in Otta Seal Surfacing of Local Roads

Neeta Mahala, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Taeyun Kong, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Abhilash Vyas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yudi Wang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Halil Ceylan, Iowa State University
John Senger, Illinois Department of Transportation
Tim Peters, Illinois Department of Transportation

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04446


Poster Session 4085

Pavement Rehabilitation

How to Assign Nonlinear Anisotropic Modulus Model Parameters for Mechanistic Analyses of Unbound Aggregate Pavement Layers

Yazmin Martinez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Yongsung Koh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Youngdae Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jeb Tingle, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Jeremiah Stache, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Timothy Parsons, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Michael Harrell, Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-04179

Infrastructure Energy Burden and Economic Impacts due to Electric Truck Adoption

Murryam Hafeez, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Imad Al-Qadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Johann Cardenas Huaman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Angeli Jayme, Arizona State University
Jaime Hernandez, Marquette University

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-01546


Workshop 5006

Performance Analysis Workshop

Hybrid deep learning model for predicting failure properties of asphalt binder from fracture surface images (9:45 am-10:05 am)

Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Predicting Failure Properties of Asphalt Binder from Fracture Surface Images

Babak Asadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Mani Golparvar-Fard, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presentation Number: TRBAM-26-00572