FACULTY ACCOLADES
Michael Rodgers Reappointed as Regents Researcher
The University System of Georgia (USG) has named Michael Rodgers a Regents Researcher, the highest academic and research recognition bestowed by the USG Board of Regents. Rodgers, whose title of Regents Researcher was renewed, is a researcher in transportation systems engineering in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He’s also the deputy director of the Georgia Transportation Institute. Rodgers’ research focuses on modeling and simulating vehicle activity and emissions, including remote sensing of pollution.
Aris Georgakakos Honored for International Impact
Professor Aris Georgakakos was selected as the winner of the 2022 Steven A. Denning Faculty Award in recognition of more than three decades of global engagement and leadership in water resources science, policy, education, and human resources development. The Denning award is given annually to a Georgia Tech faculty member who has demonstrated sustained outstanding achievement and commitment to the advance of the Institute’s global engagement. In addition to his achievements in research and education, he is a highly sought-after expert who has contributed to resolving river basin disputes and managing environmental resources around the world.
The American Institute of Steel Construction Honors Ryan Sherman
Assistant Professor Ryan Sherman was recognized as one of the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 13 award recipients for 2022. The awards program honors individuals who have made a difference in the success of the fabricated structural steel industry. Sherman received the Terry Peshia Early Career Faculty Award, which provides recognition to individuals who are on a tenure track or have received tenure with the last three years and who demonstrate promise in the areas of structural steel research, teaching, and/or other contributions to the structural steel industry.
Valdosta Traffic Calming and Connectivity Project Selected as Finalist for World Smart Cities Awards The City of Valdosta’s smart traffic management system—created with research support from Civil Engineering Professor Baabak Ashuri—was selected as a finalist for a 2021 World Smart Cities Award in the Mobility Category. The project was funded by the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Georgia Smart Communities Challenge in 2020. The city of Valdosta and its research partners piloted a smart traffic management system designed to connect all 128 city traffic signals. The effort also included systems enhancements at traffic signals and the traffic control operations center, and the installation of communications responders in 10 fire trucks.
2021-2022 Annual Report
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