Advancing next generation transportation infrastructure, systems, and technology

CEE's transportation and mobility engineering group offers world-class research facilities and leading experts with strong ties to industry and government agencies. The department is home to the largest transportation big data and data analytics center in the country, as well as a U.S. Department of Transportation-designated University  Transportation Center. 

Active research areas include: 

  • Air, rail, and marine transportation operations and logistics
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for transportation
  • Connected and automated vehicles
  • Impact of climate change on transportation infrastructure
  • Multimodal transportation operations
  • Smart mobility
  • Traffic management and control
  • Traffic modeling and simulation
  • Transportation system policy and planning
  • Transportation data science
  • Travel demand modeling

Institutes, Centers, and Labs

The Bridge Engineering Software and Technology Center was established in 1986 to develop bridge-related technology. Through onsite testing and laboratory projects, the center has accumulated years of experience and knowledge related to bridges.

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The Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) at the University of Maryland was created to respond to the significant changes brought about by the increasing use of advanced technologies in the transportation field. CATT provides a bridge between the intelligent transportation systems community, the information technology community, and other disciplines essential to the successful application of ITS. 

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The Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT Lab) is the largest transportation big data and data analytics center in the world. CATT Lab supports national, state, and local efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation systems through improved operations and management by means of research and development, technology implementation, training, and education. The lab's work spans many disciplines, including intelligent transportation systems, law enforcement, network security, private business, defense, and homeland security.

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The Digital and Cyber Railway Engineering and Operations Center (DCREOC) supports fundamental research, applied research, and education aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of rail systems through the use of advanced technologies.
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The Maryland Transportation Institute is a catalyst for high-caliber transportation research, innovation, and technology transfer. With internationally leading experts in engineering, planning, data science, human computer interaction, logistics, social sciences, public policy, public health, and sustainability, the institute is uniquely positioned to unearth solutions to society’s greatest transportation challenges and fuel community and economic development.

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The Maryland Transportation Technology Transfer Center works to foster a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound surface transportation system by improving skills and increasing knowledge of the transportation workforce and decision makers.

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The Traffic Safety and Operations Laboratory primarily focuses on the development and application of advanced technologies in contending with day-to-day congestion and improving traffic safety in highway networks.

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The Center for MultiModal Mobility (CMMM) is a Tier 1 USDOT University Transportation Center, which brings together a diverse team of administrators, professors, students, and collaborators from universities, government agencies, and industry partners. Together, we are committed to advancing transportation solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety. By fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to address the challenges of modern transportation and drive meaningful improvements for communities nationwide.

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Faculty

Bilal M. Ayyub

Professor
301-405-1956 | ba@umd.edu
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Gang-Len Chang

Professor and A. James Clark Chair
301-405-1953 | gang@umd.edu
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Cinzia Cirillo

Professor
301-405-6864 | ccirillo@umd.edu
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Qingbin Cui

Professor
301-405-8104 | cui@umd.edu
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Ali Haghani

Professor
301-405-1963 | haghani@umd.edu
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David Lovell

Professor
301.405.7995 | lovell@umd.edu
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Deb Niemeier

Clark Distinguished Chair Professor
301-405-6266 | niemeier@umd.edu
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Nii O. Attoh-Okine

Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering
301-405-1979 | niiokine@umd.edu
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Paul Schonfeld

Professor
301-405-1954 | pschon@umd.edu
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Allison Reilly

Pedro E. Wasmer Professor in Engineering
301-405-8846 | areilly2@umd.edu
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Xianfeng (Terry) Yang

Associate Professor
301-405-2881 | xtyang@umd.edu
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