Welcome
Download CVI am a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering, specializing in transportation systems and smart mobility.
My research focuses on electric vehicle integration, transit scheduling optimization, and data-driven decision-making for sustainable transportation planning.
Through a combination of operations research, Machine/ Deep Reinforcement Learning, and simulation modeling, I aim to develop innovative solutions for the evolving challenges in public
transit and urban mobility.
Explore my work to learn more about my academic journey, research projects, and publications.
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🚀 Featured Projects & Repositories
Explore my open-source contributions and research tools
NREL-eFRISM
Electric Freight Truck Route Optimization with optimal charging station location selection in US freight networks using Variable Neighborhood Search metaheuristics.
School Transport Electrification
Two-stage model for solving large school networks with routing and scheduling optimization for electric school bus systems with on-route charging plans.
Space Time Prism Accessibility Model
Understanding daily travel behavior of people with and without disabilities using Space Time Prism Model with automated ArcGIS Pro algorithms in arcpy environment.
DRL Transit Electrification Framework
PPO-based Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for simultaneous fleet optimization and charging scheduling for multi-line bus transit systems in dynamic environments.
Smart Charging & V2G Framework
Novel framework for integrated optimization of charging and V2G for electric school buses, considering time-of-use electricity prices and operational constraints.
Advanced US Freight Analytics Dashboard
An interactive, data-driven dashboard for comprehensive analysis of US freight transportation patterns across rail and port modes. This enhanced visualization platform provides deep insights into seasonal trends, performance metrics, and predictive analytics for freight transportation.
News/Highlights
Hosted a Data Visualization Dashboard: Advanced US Freight Analytics Dashboard
Check out my recent research news feature: USU Engineering Scholar Showcases Transportation Research
TRB 2025 School Bus Electrification Research: Integrated Routing & Scheduling of Electric School Buses
TRB 2025 Vehicle-to-Grid Research: Exploring Vehicle-to-Grid Integration of Electric School Buses
TRB 2024 Podium Presentation: Inclusive transportation planning research
TRB 2024 Bus Electrification Research: Integrated Route Optimization and Charging
TRB 2024 YMC- S&R Presentation: Mode Choice behavior of People with disabilities
Short Video: School bus electrification research showcase video description
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