Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2025). Evolving School Transportation: A Comprehensive Approach to Bus Electrification with Dynamic Route Optimization and Partial Charging for Mixed Fleets. NASEM Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, 2024. DOI
- KC, M.B., Song, Z., Park, K. & Christinsen, K. (2025). Understanding Mode Choice Behavior of People with Disabilities: A Case Study in Utah. NASEM Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, 2024. DOI
- KC, M. B., & Mishra, K. (2019). Bidding Trends of Contracts based on Types and Sizes of Projects under Road Divisions Butwal and Shivapur. Journal of Advanced Research in Construction and Urban Architecture, 4(4), 7-16. DOI
- KC, M. B., Mishra, A. K., & Karki, R. (2020). Perception Based Assessment of Bidding Practices and Effectiveness of E-Bidding System in Nepal. East African Scholars of Economics, Business and Management, 3(7), 588-597. PDF
- Mishra, A. K., KC, M. B., & Aithal, P. S. (2020). Association of Number of Bidders and Minimum Bid Ratio with Effect of E-bidding of Different Project. International Journal of Management, Technology, and Social Sciences, 5(2), 201-215. PDF
Under Review and Preparation
- KC, M. B. (2025). Urban Land Use Transition and City Desirability: Where Would You Move ? [Under review] Urban Findings
- KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2025). Large Scale School Transport Electrification: Integrated Dynamic Route Optimization, Timetabling, and On-Route Charge Scheduling using Hybrid Metaheuristic Algorithms. [Under Review] International Journal of Management Science.
- KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2025). Multi-Stage, Multi-School Electric Bus Routing and Scheduling Optimization with recharging schedule and re-use of Buses using metaheuristics. To be submitted to Transportation Research Part D: Transport & Environment.
- KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2025). Integrated Optimized Charging Decision and Optimal Battery Sizing of V2G Enabled Electric School Bus System Including Demand Charges & Battery Ageing. [Under Review] Applied Energy.
- KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2025). School Transport Electrification - Adoption, Methods, Policy and Strategies: A Comprehensive Review. To be submitted to Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
- KC, M. B., Song, Z., Park, K., Chamberlin, B. & Christinsen, K. (2025). Household Residential Location Choice Modeling for People with Disabilities in Utah. To be submitted to Transportation Research Part A: Policy & Practice.
- KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2025). Deep Reinforcement Learning Application for Simultaneous Fleet Optimization and Charging Scheduling for Multi-line Bus Transit System in Dynamic Environment. [ work in progress].
Conference Presentations
17. KC, M. B., Song, Z., Park, K., Chamberlin, B. & Christinsen, K. (2025). Household Residential Location Choice Modeling for People with Disabilities in Utah. ASCE International Conference on Transportation Development, June 6-8, 2025, Arizona, USA (Accepted)
16. KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2024). Multi-Stage, Multi-School Electric Bus Routing and Scheduling Optimization Using Metaheuristics. Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting , January 5-9, 2025, Washington DC
15. KC, M. B., & Song, Z. (2024). Integrated Optimized Charging and Economic Analysis of V2G Enabled School Bus System. Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 5-9, 2025, Washington DC
14. KC, Megh and Song, Ziqi (2024), " Inclusive Transport Policy: Mode Choice Behavior of People with Disabilities in Utah," 2024 ITE Mountain District Annual Meeting, Big Sky, Montana, 19-21 June 2024 (Accepted)
13. KC, Megh; Song, Ziqi; Park, Keunhyun and Keith Christinsen (2024), “Inclusive Transportation System and Understanding Mode Choice Behavior of People with Disabilities: A Case Study in Utah”, 6-Minute Showcase for the 2024 TRB Annual Meeting as part of the Young Member Council - Sustainability and Resilience, Washington DC (awarded as recognized presentation)
12. KC, Megh and Song, Ziqi (2024), “Evolving School Transportation: A Comprehensive Approach to Bus Electrification with Dynamic Route Optimization and Partial Charging for Mixed Fleets”, Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 7-11, 2024, Washington DC
11. KC, Megh; Song, Ziqi; Park, Keunhyun and Keith Christinsen (2024), “Understanding Mode Choice Behavior of People with Disabilities: A Case Study in Utah”, Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 7-11, 2024, Washington DC
10. KC, Megh and Song, Ziqi (2023), "School Transportation Electrification: Simultaneous Route Optimization, Timetabling, and Partial Charging for Mixed Fleet," 2023 ITE Mountain District Annual Meeting, St. George, Utah, 21-23 June 2023
9. KC, Megh and Song, Ziqi (2023), "Electric School Buses: Optimal Routing and Partial Charging," USU Student Research Symposium 2023, Logan, 12 April 2023
8. KC, Megh and Song, Ziqi (2023), "School Bus Electrification: Route Optimization, Timetabling, and Partial Charging," College of Engineering Research Week, USU, Logan, 4 April 2023.