Ata M. Khan

Teaching Assignment 2011-2012

• CIVE5307 Urban Transportation
• CIVE4303 Urban Planning
• ECOR3800 Engineering Economics

Previous Assignments

• CIVE5305 Traffic Engineering

Research Interests

Intelligent systems; modeling and simulation; policy and planning; engineering economics; safety, efficiency, sustainable development/transportation; energy and environmental factors in transportation.

Application: urban and intercity transportation. Multimodal transportation. Traffic management and control. Road safety. Sustainable development. Urban planning.

Current/recent sponsors: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE).

Video and recent press article

Prof. Khan speaks at the PEO Infrastructure Forum

Honours and Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award, Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers CITE
• Fellow, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
• Fellow, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.
• Life Member, American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Carleton University Academic/Research Award.
• Ron Rice Award for Best Conference Paper, Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) (with graduate student Sarah Taylor).

Graduate Students

Hassan Al Madhoun

M.Eng. (Project) (In Prog.)

Tariq Bashir

M.Eng. (Coursework) (In Prog.)

Tabot Eneme

M.A.Sc. (In Prog.)

Adnan Hammoud

Ph.D. (In Prog.)

Tatiana Kolechkina

Ph.D. (In Prog.)

Katherine Lutz

Ph.D. (In Prog.) Enhancing the Reliability of Bus Arrival Time Predictions and an Assessment of the Value of Information: Bayesian, Markov, and Stated Preference Approaches

Mahsa Sharbaf

M.Eng. Project (In Prog.)

Abdul Jabbar Siddique

Ph.D. (In Prog.)

Mustapha Zayoun

M.Eng. Project (In Prog.)

Noreen Mazorra

M.Eng. Coursework (2012)

Jennifer Marie Armstrong

Ph.D. (2011) Optimizing the Efficiency and Equity of Traffic Flow: Development of a Control Strategy for Freeway Corridors Using Dynamic Bayesian Decision Networks

Shermin Hedayat

M.Eng. Project (2011)

Waseem Ahmad Mahmood

M.Eng. (2010)

Ghulam Rasool

M.Eng. (2010)

Kornel Mucsi

Ph.D. (2009)

Wei Hu

M.Eng. (2009)

Mohammad Sumon Alam Khan

M.Eng. (Project) (2009)

Akm Mushfiqur Rahman

M.A.Sc. (2009)

Hootan Pourkhorsand

M.A.Sc. (2009)

Rubina Ali

M.Eng. (Project) (2008)

Thomas Gryz

M.A.Sc. (2008) Development of a Dynamic, Feedback-based and Self-Calibrating Tolling Algorithm for a High Occupancy/Toll Lane

Stephanie L. McNeely

M.A.Sc. (2008) Development of a Ridership Forecasting Tool for Small Public Transit Systems using GIS

Nam Hoai Vu

Ph.D. (2007) Bus Real-Time Arrival Prediction Using Statistical Pattern Recognition Technique

Hyuk-Jae Roh

M.A.Sc. (2007) A Study on the Competitiveness of Eight Different Estimation Algorithms for Multinomial Logit Mode Choice Modeling Using Analytical Derivatives

Vivekanand Brijmohan

M.A.Sc. (2007) A Micro-Simulation Approach to the Analysis of Priority Crossing Programs at Land Border Crossings

Xiaolin Qin

Ph.D. (2006) Real-Time Control and Optimization of Traffic Signal Timing Transition for Emergency Vehicle Preemption

Md. Akhtar Hossain

Ph.D. (2006) Modelling Shared Vehicle System Design and Operation Using Discrete-Event Simulation Technique

Maqsooda Bibi

M.Eng. (2006)

Mohammad Tariq

M.Eng. (2006)

Maged M. Elmadhoon

M.Eng. (2006) Development of a Multimodal Travel Information Tool Using ITS Technologies

Ahsan Tariq

M.Eng. (2006) An Evaluation of Turning Movement Forecasting Methods

Seyed Reza Salekfard

M.Eng. (Project) (2006) Signal Timing Analysis, A Software Comparison Approach, Case Study Of King Edward Avenue

Sarah Jayne Taylor

Ph.D. (2005) Development of a Bayesian Decision Theory Framework to Enhance the Design of Rear-End Collision Warning Systems

Asif Muhammad Iqbal

M.Eng. (2005) St. Laurent Boulevard: A Traffic Study

Heping Yan

M.Eng. (2005) Traffic Simulation and Capacity Analysis In the Ottawa Downtown Area

Jose Edgar Cruz Botello

M.Eng. (2005) Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Simulation for Elderly Driver Safety

Ying Hu

M.Eng. (2005)

Carlos Vejar Amarillas

M.A.Sc. (2005) Optimization of Freight Transportation in Southeast Mexico

Jaime Garcia-Manriquez

Ph.D. (2004) Modelling Fuel Consumption of Advanced Technology Vehicles in Traffic Networks using Neural Networks

Aamir Munir

M.Eng. (2004) Ramp Metering on Highway 417

Sandra Colic-Majkic

M.Eng. (2004) Analysis of Transit Operations on the Central Transitway in Ottawa

Ahmad Afzal Latif Puri

M.Eng. (Project) (2004) Signalized Intersection Analysis and Optimization: King Edward Avenue Arterial (Ottawa)

Md. Abul Bashar

M.Eng. (2004) Microsimulation Analysis of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes for Highway 417

Akihira Fukutomi

M.A.Sc. (2004) Simulation Approach to the study of driving behaviour, fuel consumption, emissions

Zheng Wang

M.Eng. (2003) Traffic Simulation in Congested Urban networks: The Traffic Network of Downtown Ottawa (Bronson to Bank St. and Gladstone to Laurier)

Abdul Jabbar Siddique

M.A.Sc. (2003) Microscopic Simulation Approach to Capacity Analysis of Public Transit Corridors

Yan Lu

M.Eng. (2002) Traffic Network Simulation and Optimization By TSIS5.0 and TRANSYT-7F

Normand Chevalier

M.Eng. (2002) Geometric Design of Modern Roundabouts

Sarah Jayne Taylor

M.A.Sc. (2002) Development of a Public Transit Information System Using GIS and ITS Technologies

Ihtesham Ahmed

M.Eng. (Project) (2001) King Edward Avenue Traffic Study

Ali Asghar

M.Eng. (2001) Pavement Management System for Canadian Forces Bases

Mohammad-Reza Tayyaran

Ph.D. (2000) Impacts of Telecommuting, and Related Aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems on Residential Location Choice: a combined revealed and stated preference approach

David Lukezic

M.Eng. (2000) Protected Left Turn Warrants

Petar Grubor

M.Eng. (2000) The Role of Bus Transportation in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: a case study of the National Capital area

Herieth Naftael

M.Eng. (2000) Public Transportation Innovations in Dar-El-Salam

Jennifer Armstrong

M.Eng. (2000) Development of a Methodology for Estimating Vehicle Emissions

Nadeem Siddiqui

M.Eng. (2000) Nested Logit Models for Motorized and Non-Motorized Modes

Ramesh Jagannathan

M.Eng. (2000) Assessment of Traffic Adaptive Control for Signal Systems

Sabbirali Saiyed

M.Eng. (1999) Development of Nested Logit Models for Simulating and Evaluating Vehicle Occupancy

Al Kadry Abdul Kader

M.Eng. (1999) Traffic Signal Central Control: A Methodology to Determine Effectiveness

Sharfuddin Jangi Syed

M.Eng. (1998) Factors Affecting Public Transit Ridership

Heba El-Guendy

M.Eng. (1998)

Abdishakor Mohamoud Elmi

M.Eng. (1998) Analysis of the Temporal Transferability of Work Trip Distribution “Gravity Models”

Shahriar Afandizadeh Zargari

Ph.D. (1997) Optimization of Integrated Multimodal Urban Transportation Corridors

Luc A. Frechette

M.Eng. (1996) Development of Urban Traffic Models Using a Bayesian Regression Approach

Ali Abdelfattah

M.Eng. (1996) Methodology for Predicting Bus Delays and Arrival Times

Omar Hussain Choudhry

M.Eng. (1996) Intelligent Transportation System Applications for Urban Courier Movements

Carlos Alberto Tello-Campos

M.Eng. (1996)

Ilyas Hasan Choudry

M.Eng. (1995)

Bernard William Martin

M.Eng. (1995) Management of Urban Infrastructure: Recapitalization and Equilibrium Models

Richard Atta-Armah

M.Eng. (1994) Ramp Metering Methodology: The Ottawa-Carleton Case

Mohammad-Reza Tayyaran

M.Eng. (1994) Increasing Job Opportunities in a Sub-Region as a Potential for Reducing Air Pollution and Fuel Consumption

Ibrahim Mohamad Abou-Hamad

M.Eng. (1994)

Khalil Y Ferzli

Ph.D. (1993) A Comprehensive Integrated Modelling Framework for the Optimization of Transit Operator Workforce Planning and Management

Vahid Talezadeh Shirazi

M.Eng. (1993) Level of Service and Cost-Effectiveness at the Airport Terminal Curbside Area: A Utility Theoretic Approach

John C.S. Hansen

M.Eng. (1992) Large Truck Urban Access Study

Michael John Flainek

M.Eng. (1991)

Khaled Nabil Helali

M.Eng. (1990)

Mayank Rastogi

M.Eng. (1990) Development of Simulation Models for Predicting Heavy Vehicle Performance on Grade

Amira Shehata

M.Eng. (1990)

Mohammad Nisar Hazrat Gul

M.Eng. (1990)

Khizer Farooq Omer

M.Eng. (1990) Passenger Terminal Level of Service Measurement: A Utility Theoretic Approach

Sean H. Rathwell

M.Eng. (1988)

Douglas R. Boyd

M.Eng. (1987)

Robert Orchin

M.Eng. (1987)

Peter Douglas Lyall

M.Eng. (1987) Parametric Model of a Heavy Lift Airship for Aerial Logging

James Gordon Oickle

M.Eng. (1986)

Mercedes Clemente

M.Eng. (1985)

Marthand Nookala

M.Eng. (1983) The Cost Efficiency of Intercity Rail and Bus Transportation in the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor

Amarjit S. Hothi

M.Eng. (1983)

Nikos Milionis

M.Eng. (1982)

John P. Miller

M.Eng. (1982) The Use of Electric Vehicles in CFB Ottawa’s Base Taxi Fleet – A Comparative Cost Study

Thomas C. Hopwood

M.Eng. (1982)

Alan D. Taylor

M.Eng. (1981) Intercity Passenger Transport Energy Consumption in the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor.

Ronald E. Drolet

M.Eng. (1981)

Robert C. Ridley

M.Eng. (1981) Development of Selection Criteria for Intersection Control

Mark R. Campbell

M.Eng. (1980) The Estimation and Analysis of Energy Consumption in Urban Transportation

Michel A. Gravel

M.Eng. (1980) A Truck Route System Evaluation and Selection for the City of Hull

Louis A.Y. Shallal

Ph.D. (1979) Peak Hour Ratios Estimation, Application, and Cost – Effectiveness in the Urban Transportation Planning Process

Hanna N. Hanna

M.Eng. (1979) Modal Shifts and Financial Efficiency in Urban Transportation: A Case Study of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa – Carleton

Bernard Mark Podolak

M.Eng. (1978) Design Criteria and Techniques for Sizing Major Components of Ferry and RO / RO Terminals

Bruce G. Bowie

M.Eng. (1978)

Salah G. Hamzawi

Ph.D. (1977)

Kenneth R. Krauter

M.Eng. (1977) A Computer Simulation Model for Airport Gate Assignment

Pietro Bianconi

M.Eng. (1976) Urban Transportation Line-Haul Systems Evaluation

Daniel B. Braund

M.Eng. (1976) The Economic Efficiency of the Collection-Distribution Component of Urban Mass Transit

Thomas G. Burns

M.Eng. (1974) Modelling Urban Central Shipping and Receiving Facilities

Patrick D. Martin

M.Eng. (1973) The Analysis of Person Travel Demand: A Behavioral Approach

Victor G. Thom

M.Eng. (1973)

Salah G. Hamzawi

M.Eng. (1972) Intercity Passenger Transport: A system Design Optimization Model

Donald George Smith

M.Eng. (1971) The Evaluation of Transport System Alternatives” A Cost-Effectiveness Framework