TRB 2026 Presentation List
1/15/2025 11:52:23 AM
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