University of Nebraska 2026 TRB

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STUDENTS ATTENDING
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FACULTY ATTENDING

We are incredibly proud of our students and faculty attending this year’s TRB Conference. Their dedication to advancing research, sharing knowledge, and representing Nebraska on a national stage reflects the excellence and commitment that define our University.

Presentations, Lecterns, and Committees

Session DetailsTitlePresenters
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2027
Mobility Behavior in Crisis: Returners-Explorers Over Long Emergency PeriodsOmid Armantalab, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jason Hawkins, University of Calgary
Wissam Kontar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2029
A Unified Framework for Consensus-Aware AV Behavior: Trade-offs Across Traffic ContextsMohammad Elayan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wissam Kontar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2032
Comprehensive Assessment of Temporal Adjustment Factors for Estimating AADTMahyar Madarshahian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Walter Moy, Nebraska Department of Transportation
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2034
Approach Guardrail Transition Retrofit to Existing Buttresses and Bridge RailsScott Rosenbaugh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Robert Bielenberg, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2035
Repair Practices for Damaged Precast/Prestressed Concrete GirdersGeorge Morcous, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2039
Current Research in Railroad InfrastructurePresiding Officers:
Stephen Wilk, Association of American Railroads,
Chun-Hsing Ho, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2074
Learning to Detect Cyberattacks on Lane-Changing via Physics-Informed Neural InferenceYongju Kim, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Xinzhi Zhong, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lei Shi, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wissam Kontar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Sikai Chen, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Soyoung Ahn, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madhav Chitturi, University of Wisconsin, Madison
David Noyce, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2077
Enhancing Work Zone Safety with Roadside Camera-Based Tracking and Truck-Aware Traffic Co-SimulationJiahe Cao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Eric Moon, Fort Hays State University
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Sakib Khan, No Organization
Mizanur Rahman, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Eren Ozguven, Florida State University
Qiang Liu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2077
Lessons Learned from the Real-World Deployment of Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Work Zone Safety ApplicationMinhaj Uddin Ahmad, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Sagar Dasgupta, University of Alabama
Mizanur Rahman, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Sakib Khan, No Organization
Md. Wasiul Haque, University of Alabama
Suhala Rabab Saba, University of Alabama
David Bodoh, No Organization
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Eren Ozguven, Florida State University
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2125
Preliminary Calibration of a Long-Term Aging Procedure for Highly Recycled Asphalt Mixtures Based on Asphalt Material’s Mechanical, Rheological, and Chemical ParametersFarzad Yazdipanah, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2041
Autonomous Drone Systems for Last-Mile Delivery: Implications for Smart Logistics and Rural InfrastructureTu Tran, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Wissam Kontar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2158
Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Models in Predicting Motorcycle Crash Injury Severity: A Meta-Analysis and Structural Equation ModelingHai Duong, No Organization
My Cao, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Phuong Nguyen, South Dakota State University
Minh Chu, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2165
Simulation-Based Capacity Analysis of Cross-Dock eVTOL Vertiports for Carto OperationsMatthew Perrett, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Concrete Pavement Materials Committee
Concrete Pavement Materials CommitteeJiong Hu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2167
Post-Encroachment Time Analysis of Left-Turn Conflicts at Flashing Yellow Arrow Intersections: A Conflict Severity AssessmentFrank Selase Dzawu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Monday, January 12
Poster Session 2169
Emerging Research Topics in Transportation Economics, Finance, and Investment StrategyPresiding Officers: 
Yunping Liang, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Lectern Session 3012
MASH Evaluation of a Concrete Post and Beam Bridge Rail and Associated Guardrail TransitionScott Rosenbaugh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Mojdeh Pajouh, Texas State University, San Marcos
Ronald Faller, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Dean Takiguchi, State of Hawaii
Kimberly Okamura, State of Hawaii
Tuesday, January 13
Lectern Session 3012
MASH TL-3 Crash Testing and Simulation of ILDOT Type SMX Steel Bridge Railing Modified to Prevent Bridge Deck DamageAndrew Loken, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Scott Rosenbaugh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3038
 Presiding Officer:
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Lectern Session 3041
A Hierarchical Framework for Evaluating Crash Severity and Inspection Violation of Commercial Motor VehiclesRehnoma Tarannom, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Hania Afzal, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jason Hawkins, University of Calgary
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3068
Calibration of Driver Distraction Parameters in PTV VISSIM Microsimulation Using Visual Scanning PatternsSoheila Saeidi, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Evangelos Kaisar, Florida Atlantic University
M. Mohammad Khashayarfard, No Organization
Mahyar Madarshahian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3074
Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Compression Members Strengthened Using UHPC JacketsMohammed Hedia, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
George Morcous, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3075
Reliability-based Platooning Headway Guidance for Prestressed Concrete Girder BridgesBowen Yang, Modjeski and Masters, Inc.
Joshua Steelman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jay Puckett, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Daniel Linzell, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3076
Effect of Surface Preparation on Bond Strength and Flexural Performance of Bridge Decks Overlaid with Non-Proprietary UHPCMina Gerges, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Akbota Aitbayeva, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
George Morcous, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3116
Historical Prediction Attention Mechanism Based Trajectory Forecasting for Proactive Work Zone Safety in a Digital Twin EnvironmentMinhaj Uddin Ahmad, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Mizanur Rahman, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Alican Sevim, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
David Bodoh, No Organization
Sakib Khan, No Organization
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Eren Ozguven, Florida State University
Tuesday, January 13
Lectern Session 3129
Effectiveness of Enforcing Electronic Logging Device Mandate in Reducing Commercial Motor Vehicle CrashesHania Afzal, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Rehnoma Tarannom, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jason Hawkins, University of Calgary
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Lectern Session 3138
MASH TL-3 Evaluation of Flared Approach Guardrail TransitionsScott Rosenbaugh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Brandon Perry, Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
Ronald Faller, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Robert Bielenberg, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3151
Infrastructure-Enabled Risk Assessment Of Hazardous Road   Conditions On Rural Roads During Inclement WeatherSuhala Rabab Saba, University of Alabama
Sagar Dasgupta, University of Alabama
Mizanur Rahman, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Mehmet Can Vuran, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Qiang Liu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Eren Ozguven, Florida State University
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3153
Multi-Stage Clustering of Daily Human Activities: Patterns and Socio-Demographic InsightsOmid Armantalab, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mohammad Elayan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jason Hawkins, University of Calgary
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3166
Classifying Acute Glycemic Events in Diabetes Using Naturalistic Driving Data: A Feasibility StudyAparna Joshi, Iowa State University
Matthew Rizzo, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Anuj Sharma, Iowa State University
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3167
Operational Performance Comparisons and Feasibility Assessment Framework for Diamond (Stop-Controlled), Diamond (Signal-Controlled), and Diverging Diamond InterchangesMM Shakiul Haque, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3167
Evaluating the Perceived Benefits of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Evidence from NebraskaLi Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Donya Negahbani, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jason Hawkins, University of Calgary
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3170
Low-Temperature Cracking Performance Evaluation of RAP-Recycled Asphalt Mixtures to Support Balanced Mix Design in Cold RegionsNitish Bastola, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Chun-Hsing Ho, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3177
Evaluating the Perceived Benefits of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Evidence from NebraskaPresiding Officer:
Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tuesday, January 13
Poster Session 3177
Accessing Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) and Carbonation Mitigation in Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) from Various SourcesIslam Orynbassarov, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Seunghee Kim, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Wednesday, January 14
Lectern Session 4010
Exploring the Stabilization Potential of Electric Arc Furnace Slag in Silty Soils through Multifaceted Micro- and Meso- Scale CharacterizationTaisa Medina, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jamilla Teixeira, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jongwan Eun, University of Maryland, College Park
Wednesday, January 14
Poster Session 4026
Infrastructure Sensor-Enabled Vehicle Data Generation Using Multi-Sensor Fusion For Proactive Safety Applications At Work ZoneSuhala Rabab Saba, University of Alabama
Sakib Khan, No Organization
Minhaj Uddin Ahmad, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Jiahe Cao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Mizanur Rahman, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathan Huynh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Eren Ozguven, Florida State University
Wednesday, January 14
Poster Session 4027
Driver Gap Acceptance at Flashing Yellow Arrow Intersections: Critical Gap Estimation and Probability Modeling by Signal PhaseFrank Selase Dzawu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Li Zhao, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Wednesday, January 14
Lectern Session 4046
Recycled and Industrial Byproduct Aggregates in Concrete Pavement ApplicationsPresiding Officer: 
Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Christopher Jones, Kansas State University
Wednesday, January 14
Lectern Session 4046
Field Performance of Concrete Pavement Incorporating CO2-Treated Recycled Concrete AggregateNiaz Haque, No Organization
Seunghee Kim, Universtiy of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jiong Hu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Thursday, January 15
Workshop 5002
Discussion on AI and Asset ManagementMubarak Abu Zouriq, University of Nebraska, Lincoln