13th International Workshop on Computational Transportation Science
(IWCTS 2020) (co-located with ACM SIGSPATIAL 2020)
Seattle, Washington
November 3, 2020
KEYNOTE
How Artificial Intelligence and Connected Technologies Make Mobility Efficient
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| Dr. Mina Sartipi |
ABSTRACT: Urbanization creates significant pressure on many vital city mobility systems. While traditional modes of transportation are critical, smart cities are shifting toward deploying more sustainable, efficient, and accessible mobility solutions that improve the quality of life of citizens. Examples include shared mobility, autonomy, and connectivity that increase accessibility, reduce the chance of accident, improve incident response, reduce fuel consumption, and improve air quality. In this talk, we investigate how data, connectivity, and machine learning technologies can improve the traffic flow safely, while minimizing environmental impact. Finally, as more data is being captured and shared by researchers and stakeholders, we need to ensure that data is appropriately collected and protected.
BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Mina Sartipi is the Founding Director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where she is also a Guerry Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department. Her research, funded by NSF, NIH, DOE, State of the Tennessee, Lyndhurst Foundation, and other industry organizations, focuses on data-driven approaches to tackle real-world challenges in smart city applications focused on mobility, energy, and health. At CUIP, she coordinates cross-disciplinary research and strategic visions for urbanism and smart cities advancement with a focus on people and quality of life. She received her BS in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2001 and her MS and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2003 and 2006, respectively.
Dr. Sartipi was named a 2019 Chattanooga Influencer by the Edge, Chattanooga’s business magazine, for her role in smart city research and collaboration with city, county, and industry partners. She is recipient of several awards including 2016 UTC Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Achievement award, UC Foundation Professorship, and 2020 Smart 50 awards in Digital Transformation at the Smart Cities Connect (in collaboration with City of Chattanooga and EPB). She has delivered several keynotes and presentations including presentations to the US Congressional Caucus on Smart Cities, the Smart Cities Connect conference, and the National Transportation Training Directors. Dr. Sartipi has been an IEEE senior member since 2016. She serves on the board of directors for startups and non-profit organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and outdoor activities including hiking, rock climbing, and skiing with her husband and two young daughters.