Byungkyu “Brian” Park, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
1. Park, B., P. Santra, I. Yun and D. Lee,
“Optimization of Time-of-Day Intervals for Better Traffic Signal Control”
Accepted for publication in Transportation
Research Record, 2004.
2. Park, B., and J. D. Schneeberger,
“Microscopic Simulation Model Calibration and Validation: A Case Study of VISSIM
for a Coordinated Actuated Signal System (03-2531)” Transportation Research Record 1856, TRB, National Research Council,
3.
Sacks, J., N. M. Rouphail, B. Park, and P. Thakuriah,
“Statistically-Based Validation of Computer Simulation Models in Traffic
Operations and Management (including discussions and rejoinder)” Journal of
Transportation Statistics, Vol. 5, No. 1., 2002, pp. 1-24.
4. Smith, B. L., W. T. Scherer, T. A. Hauser, and B. Park, “Data-Driven Methodology for Signal Timing Plan Development: A Computational Approach” Journal of Computer Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 17, Issue 6, November 2002, pp. 387-395.
5.
Park, B. “Hybrid Neuro-Fuzzy
Application in Short-term Freeway Traffic Volume Forecasting (Paper No.
02-2921)” Transportation Research Record 1802, TRB, National Research
Council,
6.
Park, B., and M. Chang, “Realizing Benefits of Adaptive Signal Control at an
Isolated Intersection (Paper No. 02-3256)” Transportation Research Record
1811, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2002, pp. 115-121.
7. Berk, R. A., P. Bickel, K. Campbell,
R. Fovell,
S. Keller-McNulty, E. Kelly, R. Linn, B. Park, A.
Perelson, N. Rouphail, J. Sacks
and F. Schoenberg, “Workshop on
statistical approaches for the evaluation of complex computer models” Statistical Sciences, Vol. 17, No. 2.,
2002, pp. 173-192.
8.
Park, B., N. M. Rouphail, and J. Sacks, “Assessment of A
Stochastic Signal Optimization Method Using Microsimulation.”
Transportation Research Record 1748, TRB, National
Research Council,
9.
Park, B., N. M. Rouphail, J. Hochanadel, and J. Sacks,
“Evaluating the reliability of TRANSYT-7F Optimization Schemes” ASCE Journal
of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 127, No. 4, 2001, pp. 319-326.
10.
Park, B., C. J. Messer, and T. Urbanik II. “Enhanced Genetic Algorithm for
Signal Timing Optimization of Oversaturated Intersections.” Transportation
Research Record 1727, TRB, National Research Council,
11.
Park, B., N. M. Rouphail, and J. Hummer. "Probabilistic Approach to
Implementing Traffic Signal Warrants." ASCE Journal of Transportation
Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 4, 2000, pp. 332-342.
12.
Park, B., C. J. Messer, and T. Urbanik II. “Initial Evaluations of New
TRANSYT-7F Version 8.1 Program.” Transportation Research Record 1683,
TRB, National Research Council,
13.
Park, B., C. J. Messer, and T. Urbanik II. “Traffic Signal Optimization Program
for Oversaturated Conditions: A Genetic Algorithm Approach.” Transportation
Research Record 1683, TRB, National Research Council,
14.
Park, B., C. J. Messer, and T. Urbanik II. “Short-term Freeway Traffic Volume
Forecasting Using Radial Basis Function Neural Network.” Transportation
Research Record 1651, TRB, National Research Council,
15. Park, B., J. H. Rho and H. Jeong,
“Development of a Neural-Based Model for Forecasting Link Travel Times
(Korean)” Journal of
1. Yun, I., and B.
Park, “Feasibility Assessment of ITS Development Analysis Systems (IDAS)
for ITS Evaluation” Presented and published at the 2004 IEEE International
Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Washington, D.C., USA,
October 3-6, 2004
2. Park, B. and J.D. Schneeberger, “Impact of Microscopic
Simulation Model Calibration for Traffic Signal System Evaluation” Accepted for
presentation and publication at the 11th ITS World Congress to be held in
3. Son, H., S. N-Sang, B. Park, and B. Smith, “Operational Feasibility Study of Freeway
Diversion Using Simulation” Accepted for presentation and publication at the
11th ITS World Congress to be held in
4.
Park, B. and I. Yun, “Development of
an API for Coordinated Actuated Signal Controller in PARAMICS” Accepted for
presentation and publication at the ITS America 14th Annual Meeting to be held
in San Antonio, Texas, USA, April 26-29, 2004.
5.
Park, B., D. Lee and I. Yun,
“Enhancement of Time of Day Based Traffic Signal Control” Accepted for
presentation and publication at the 2003 IEEE International Conference on
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Washington, D.C., USA, Oct. 5–8, 2003.
6.
Park, B., J. Kelley and F. Qureshi, “Web-enabled Congestion Monitoring Map for
Northern Virginia Start Traffic Signal System” Presented and published at the
UKC 2003 conference, Cal Tech, CA, Aug. 8–10, 2003.
7.
Park, B., I. Yun, and K. Choi, “Evaluation of Microscopic Simulation Programs
for Coordinated Signal System” Accepted for presentation and publication at the
13th ITS America’s Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, USA, May
19-22, 2003.
8.
Park, B., D. Skurky, and B. Smith, “Evaluation of Hampton Roads HOV Lane Usage
Using Archived ITS Data” In ITS America Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California,
USA, April 29 – May 2, 2002.
9. Demetsky, M. J., B. Park, and R. Venkatanarayana, “A Framework for ATIS Evaluation: A Case Study of Hampton Roads ATIS” In ITS America Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California, USA, April 29–May 2, 2002 (accepted for presentation).
10.
Rouphail, N. M., B. Park, and J. Sacks, “Direct
Signal Timing Optimization: Strategy Development and Results” In XI Pan
American Conference in Traffic and Transportation
11.
Park, B., N. M. Rouphail, and J. Sacks, “Traffic Signal Offset Optimization
Using Microscopic Simulation Program with Stochastic Process Model.” In Applications of Advanced Technologies in
Transportation, American Society of Civil Engineers,
12.
Park, B. “Clustering-based Radial Basis Function Neural Network Model for
Short-term Freeway Traffic Volume Forecasting.” In Applications of Advanced
Technologies in Transportation (Edited by C. T. Hendrickson and S. G. Ritchie),
American Society of Civil Engineers, pp. 280-287, 1998.
13.
Park, B., C. J. Messer, and T. Urbanik II. “A Genetic Algorithm-Based Signal
Optimization Program for Oversaturated Intersections.” In the 5th World Congress on Intelligent
Transport System,
14.
Chang, E., S. Kolb, B. Park,
K. Tam, and T. Urbanik II. “Operational Sensitivity Evaluation of a Speed-Based Incident Detection
Algorithm.” Paper presented at the 1998 ITS Annual Meeting, Detroit, Michigan, May 5–7, 1998.
1. Park, B. and H. Qi, “Development and Evaluation of Simulation
Model Calibration Procedure” submitted to the Journal of Transportation
Research Board, August 2004
2. Park, B., D. Pampati, J. Cao, and B. L. Smith, “Field
Evaluation of DynaMIT in Hampton Roads, Virginia” submitted to the Journal of
Transportation Research Board, August 2004
3. Park, B. and A. Kamarajugadda, “HCM Delay Variability
Estimation at Signalized Intersections” submitted to Computer-Aided Civil and
Infrastructure Engineering, July 2004
4. Park, B. and A. Kamarajugadda, “Development and Evaluation of
Stochastic Signal Optimization Method” submitted to International Journal of
Transportation Studies, March 2004
5.
Park, B. and S. Yadlapati, “Evaluation
of Work Zone Posted Speed Limits using Safety and Mobility Measures – A
Simulation Approach” submitted to ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering,
August 2003.
1. TMS Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Handbook, (role, PI, sponsor: Federal Highway Administration, subcontracted from SAIC, amount: $175,000, Jul. 2004 – Oct. 2005)
2. Development of Methodology for Traffic Signal Optimization Schedule, (role, PI, sponsor: Virginia Transportation Research Council, amount: $101,609, Mar. 2004 – Oct. 2005)
3. Demonstration and Evaluation of Rational Speed Limits, (role, Co-PI, sponsor: Federal Highway Administration, amount: $408,697; PI at UVA amount: $163,829, Jan. 2004 – May. 2006)
4. Evaluation of DynaMIT – A Prototype Traffic Estimation and Prediction System, Phase II (role: PI, sponsor: Federal Highway Administration, amount: $171,831 including subcontract to MIT, Sep 2004 – Jan. 2006)
1. TMC Applications of Archived Data Operational Test (role: Co-PI, sponsor: Virginia Transportation Research Council, total amount: $974,380, Dec. 2002 – June 2004)
2. A Feasibility Study of Freeway and
Arterial Integration for
3. A
Procedure for Simulation Model Calibration and Validation (role: PI, sponsor:
4. Evaluation of DynaMIT – A Prototype Traffic Estimation and Prediction System, Phase I (role: PI, sponsor: Federal Highway Administration, amount: $108,644 including subcontract to MIT, May 2003 – June 2004)
5. Effectiveness
of Variable Speed Limits in U.S. Work Zones (role: Co-PI, sponsor: Federal
Highway Administration, amount: $687,773; PI at UVA amount: $175,809, Apr. 2002
– Sep. 2003)
6.
Guidelines for Left-turn lanes at unsignalized
and signalized intersections (role: PI, sponsor:
7.
Enhancement of Northern Virginia Smart Traffic
Signal System (role: PI, sponsor:
8.
Estimation of Spatial Travel Times, Phase II (role: Co-PI, sponsor:
Virginia Tech, amount: $53,500, Jan. 2002 – Dec. 2002)
9. Mobility
Data Store: Measuring Mobility in
10. Development
of Traffic Signal Timing Plan Optimization and Evaluation Methodology Using
Stochastic and Microscopic Simulation Program” (role: PI, sponsor:
11.
Evaluation of Hampton Roads ATIS (role: Co-PI, sponsor:
Virginia Department of Transportation / ITS
12.
Estimation of Spatial Travel Times, Phase I (role: Co-PI, sponsor: Virginia
Tech, amount: $52,669, Aug. 2001 – Dec. 2001)
1.
Infrastructure Management “Transportation Systems
Optimization Techniques” (CE 613), Fall 2004
2.
Special Topic: Advanced Techniques in the ITS Applications (CE 791),
Spring 2003
3.
Traffic Operations (CE 636),
4.
Integrated Transportation Systems Models (CE 738),
5.
Traffic Operations (CE 636) – co-instructor with Nick Garber,
6.
Traffic Flow Theory (CE 702),
Ph.D. in
progress
1.
Mr. Ilsoo Yun
2.
Mr. Ho Jun (Daniel) Son
3.
Mr. Kangyuan Zhu
4.
Mr. Seli James Agbolosu-Amison (Co-advisor with N. Garber)
M.S. in progress
1. Mr. Devi Pampati (Co-advisor with B. Smith)
2. Mr. Jongsun Won
M.S. Completed
1. Jihong Cao, Evaluation of DynaMIT-R under Crash Conditions, August 2004.
2. Hongtu Qi, Development and Evaluation of Microscopic Simulation Model Calibration and Validation Procedure, May 2004.
3. J.D. Schneeberger, Evaluation of Traffic Signal Optimization Methods Using a Stochastic and Microscopic Simulation Program, May 2003.
4. Sudheer Yadlapati, Development and Testing of Variable Speed Limit Control Logics for Work Zones Using Simulation, August 2003.
5. Anil Kamarajugadda, Stochastic Signal Timing Optimization, August 2003.
6.
Vijayendra Lakkundi, Development of
7. Ilsoo Yun, Development of ITS Evaluation Test-Bed Using Microscopic Traffic Simulation, December 2003.
8. Seng N-Kwan, Freeway and Arterial Integration, December 2003. (Co-advisor with Brian L. Smith)
Current
1.
Transportation Research Board Traffic Signal
Systems Committee – Member
2.
Panel member of NCHRP 3-68: Guide to
Effective Freeway Performance Management
3.
4.
American Society of Civil Engineers – Member
5.
ITS
6.
Korean Transportation Association in
7.
Korean Society of Transportation – Member
8.
Korean-American Scientists and Engineers
Association - Member
9.
10.
Transportation Research Board – Friends of
Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics Committee and Artificial Intelligence
Committee
11. Paper
reviewer of Journal of Transportation Engineering, Transportation Science,
Transportation Research Board, Journal of Transportation Statistics, and IEEE
Transactions on ITS
1.
Panel of Referees of Transportation Research
Part A & B
1.
Council of University Transportation Centers C.V. Wootan Award for best
Ph.D. Dissertation, January 1999.
Last updated in September
2004