RECENT NEWS
ODU to Lead National Study on AI Integration and Workforce Transformation for State DOTs
I am excited to share that Old Dominion University (ODU) has been selected to lead NCHRP 23-46: “AI Integration and Workforce Transformation for State DOTs,” supported by a $500,000 grant from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) . The project will develop a comprehensive guidebook to help state DOTs and local transportation agencies integrate artificial intelligence (AI) while proactively preparing and supporting their workforce. At a time when many are questioning the impacts of AI on jobs, this research will provide an evidence-based framework for AI adoption from a workforce perspective. The study will assess emerging AI trends, evaluate potential job transformation and displacement effects, identify critical skills and training needs, and outline actionable implementation strategies. The effort will include nationwide surveys, expert panels, case studies, and a quantitative task-based impact assessment methodology. ODU serves as the lead institution, partnering with Noblis and Slalom Consulting. Dr. M. Cetin will serve as Principal Investigator (PI), with Drs. Murat Kuzlu and Cynthia Tomovic as Co-Principal Investigators from ODU. Together, the team brings extensive expertise in AI applications, workforce transformation, and long-standing collaboration with state DOTs and USDOT agencies. This timely project will help transportation agencies integrate AI responsibly, strengthen workforce readiness, and accelerate the safe and effective deployment of AI technologies. 
ODU student Daniela Esther Gonzalez received "MATS UTC Outstanding Student of the Year" award at TRB 2016
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ANNOUNCEMENTSDr. Cetin presented “ Leveraging AI for Flood Monitoring to Support More Resilient Urban Transportation Networks” at the Bloomberg Center for Cities Urban Research Conference 2025: Evidence for Problem Solving., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, November 13-14, 2025.
Our team completed NCHRP 23-16 Project: Implementing and Leveraging Machine Learning (ML) at State Departments of Transportation, 2024
CCPO-ICAR seminar - Mecit Cetin (January 23, 2023)
'Recurrent Flooding on Roadways: Image-based Assessment, Driver Behavior, and Impacts on Traffic Flow.' TRI Director Dr. Cetin Chairs a workshop on deep learning at the TRB Annual Meeting, January 12, 2023. See pictures from the 2023 TRB AM
TRI Director Dr. Cetin Co-Chairs TRB Workshop 1010: A Primer on Machine Learning for Transportation at the 2020 TRB Annual Meeting
TRI Director Dr. Cetin to Co-Chair a Workshop on Machine Learning at the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting
TRI welcomes Dr. Sherif Ishak as the Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ODU.
TRI Director Dr. Cetin to Co-Chair a workshop on Big Data Analytics at the 2018 TRB Annual Meeting
TRI Director Dr. Cetin to Chair a workshop on Big Data Analytics in TRB 2016... More>
Dr. Paleti selected for the Chan Wui & Yunyin Rising Star Workshop organized by Transportation Research Board...More>
Dr. Dwight Farmer is offering Autonomous Vehicles and Urban Transportation course in Spring '16 semester... More>
MATS-UTC Summer Research Grant for Undergraduates...More>
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CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
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