Announcing the Final Examination of Kazi Redwan Shabab for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Data-driven intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are increasingly playing a critical role in improving the efficiency of the existing transportation network and addressing traffic challenges in large cities such as safety and road congestion. In this dissertation, we employ data dimensionality reduction, reinforcement learning, and discrete outcome models to improve traffic flow and transportation safety. First, we propose a novel data-driven technique based on Koopman operator theory and dynamic mode decomposition (DMD) to address the complex nonlinear dynamics of signalized intersections. This approach not only provides a better understanding of intersection behavior but also offers faster computation times, making it a valuable tool for system identification and controller design. It represents a significant step towards more efficient and
effective traffic management solutions. Second, we propose an innovative phase-switching approach for deep reinforcement learning in traffic light control, enhancing the efficiency of signalized intersections. The novel reward function, based on speed, waiting time, deceleration, and time to collision (TTC) for each vehicle, maximizes traffic flow and safety through real-time optimization. Finally, we introduce mixed spline indicator pooled model, an approach for multivariate crash severity prediction, addressing the limitations of previous models by capturing temporal instability. It carefully incorporates additional independent variables to measure parameter slope changes over time, enhancing data fit and predictive accuracy. The developed models are estimated and validated using data from the Central Florida region.
Committee in Charge:
Naveen Eluru, Chair, Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Mohamed Zaki Hussein, Co-Chair, Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Shaurya Agarwal, Assistant Professor
Xin Yan, Professor
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