Eleni Bardaka

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… 

Nov 18, 2022

Research update: How can we assess the challenge of reducing freight locomotive pollution?

Freight locomotives require massive amounts of energy — nearly four billion gallons of diesel per year — to move tons of goods and materials across the country. In a $1.9… 

Aug 23, 2021

Study: Benefits outweigh risks for autonomous vehicles — as long as you regulate them

By Matt Shipman An interdisciplinary panel of experts has assessed the risks and potential benefits associated with deploying autonomous vehicles (AVs) on U.S. roads and predicts that the benefits will… 

Jun 3, 2019

Transportation Revolution: NCSU researchers bring multidisciplinary perspective to autonomous and connected vehicle future

Written by Drs. Shane Underwood and Eleni Bardaka “So you say you want a Revolution” In 1968, the Beatles sang about changing times and evolving ideals. Now, social scientists are…