Our Research

Data-driven transportation research for safer, more reliable, more accessible, and sustainable mobility.

Research Themes

Our research spans multiple interconnected areas of transportation engineering, combining civil infrastructure expertise with modern analytics and sociotechnical intelligence.

Machine Learning and AI in Transportation

We apply machine learning models for prediction, classification, and optimization in transportation planning and infrastructure management.

Transport Demand Modeling

We develop and apply advanced forecasting models — including trip generation, distribution, and assignment — to support infrastructure planning and investment policy analysis.

Life Cycle Assessment & Sustainability

We assess environmental impacts using life-cycle analysis to inform sustainable transportation policies and infrastructure decisions.

Intelligent Transportation Systems

We develop ITS solutions using sensors, connected vehicles, and real-time analytics to improve traffic operations.

Pavement Infrastructure

We analyze pavement performance, deterioration mechanisms, maintenance strategies, and sustainable materials to support infrastructure and sustainable road infrastructure.

Travel Behavior Analysis

We study how individuals make travel decisions, examining mobility patterns, mode preferences, and behavioral responses to policy interventions through survey-based and data-driven methods.

Accessibility & Reliability

Our work evaluates accessibility and travel reliability to support equitable and dependable transportation systems.

Road Safety & Accident Analysis

We investigate crash patterns, risk factors, and safety interventions using statistical modeling and predictive analytics.

Electric Vehicles & Energy

Our research explores EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and energy impacts for sustainable mobility transitions.

Research and Consultancy Projects

An overview of TSU’s academic research activities and professional consultancy engagements in transportation engineering, planning, and sustainable mobility.

Research Projects

Ongoing
  1. Integrating Ground Access in Mode Choice Modelling for Dhaka-Sylhet Route Using Stated Preference (SP) Framework.
Completed
  1. Capturing Functional Costs and Consumer Satisfaction in Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Selecting Optimal Pavement Type: A case study for Sylhet
  2. Simulation-based Analysis for Traffic Flow Optimization in Sylhet City Arterial Roads
  3. Vehicle ownership modeling for Sylhet city: A discrete choice modeling approach
  4. Evaluating the Feasibility of Mass Transit for Sylhet City
  5. Modeling of Land Use and Transport-Related Short-Term and Long-Term Choices

Professional Consultancy

Selected Consultancy Areas
  1. Urban traffic simulation and corridor performance assessment for city road networks.
  2. Transport demand forecasting and mobility planning support for infrastructure development projects.
  3. Road safety audit, crash-data analytics, and safety improvement recommendation studies.
  4. Pavement condition assessment and maintenance prioritization for roadway agencies.
  5. Environmental and life-cycle sustainability assessment for transportation infrastructure projects.

Research Methods & Tools

A practical toolbox for transportation research.

Methods

Discrete-choice modeling (e.g., MNL, mixed logit)
Survey design, stated preference, revealed preference
GIS + network accessibility analysis
Travel-time reliability metrics & corridor evaluation
Machine learning (prediction, classification, interpretability)
Optimization for planning & resource allocation
Safety analytics (hotspot, severity, risk factors)
Life-cycle assessment (LCA) & sustainability accounting

Tools

R Python Ngene Biogeme PTV Vissim PTV Visum SUMO OpenLCA QGIS ArcGIS SPSS

Join / Collaborate

TSU is always looking for strong, self-motivated, and hardworking research students and collaborators. If you are interested in joining or collaborating with us, please submit your CV and a short personal description with your research interest to .

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