Transportation Systems and Materials

Oct 19, 2023

CCEE researchers tackle rail decarbonization with innovative A-STEP software tool

As the effects of climate change grow ever present in our everyday lives, engineers and other researchers are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to cut down our carbon footprint… 

Aug 22, 2023

CCEE’s Ali Hajbabaie interviewed on WFAE

Associate Professor Ali Hajbabaie was recently interviewed on Charlotte public radio station WFAE about his new study that finds automated vehicles that do not share data with each other wirelessly… 

Aug 14, 2023

New research shows self-driving cars can make traffic slower

A new study finds that “connected” vehicles, which share data with each other wirelessly, significantly improve travel time through intersections – but automated vehicles can actually slow down travel time… 

Jun 27, 2023

CCEE’s Daniel Findley featured in WalletHub story on summer road trips

This story first appeared on WalletHub. Summer is the perfect time to hit the open road: School’s out, the weather’s warm, and the possibilities are endless. Now that the COVID-19… 

Jun 23, 2023

CCEE selected as APSE School of Excellence, hosts weeklong workshop

CCEE was selected as an inaugural School of Excellence (SoE) by the Academy of Pavement Scientists and Engineers (APSE). The initiative aims to offer unique learning opportunities for the pavement… 

Jun 13, 2023

CCEE faculty, student receive recognition at annual NCAA Conference

Adjunct Assistant Professor Daniel Findley and civil engineering student Sara Watkins both received recognition for their dedication to transportation engineering at the 2023 North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) Conference in…