Masters and PhD Student
David J. Quansah is a graduate research assistant who joined the Transportation Modeling Lab at North Carolina A&T in the fall of 2024. He is passionate about integrating his background in computer science into solving complex transportation problems. His research interests lie in Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic congestion reduction, traffic signalization amongst others. Outside transportation engineering, David is a humanitarian who loves motivating others. He enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures in his free time.
Doreen Nolda Jehu-Appiah is a Graduate Research Assistant in Dr. Pandey's lab. She received her first degree in Telecommunications Engineering and is currently pursuing her masters in Data Science and Engineering in the Computational Data Science and Engineering department. Doreen is exploring the field of Data Science and is interested in applying ML/AI to a wide range of transportation problems. Outside of her studies, Doreen enjoys watching soccer, and she is particularly amazed by the incredible skills of Lionel Messi.
Htet Phyo is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University, focusing on transportation engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Currently, Htet is interning at NCDOT’s Location & Surveys unit, where he contributes to public service and transportation infrastructure improvement, with plans to become more involved in future transportation infrastructure projects. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking while following YouTube tutorials, watching TV shows, going outdoors, and playing Pokémon Go.
Komal Gulati is currently pursuing her PhD degree in Electrical Engineering under the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She completed her masters (MSc) in Automotive Engineering from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 2020. She has worked as a research intern at the Automotive Research Association of India for one year under the Computer Vision and Robotics department on an industrial project related to building a Level 3 autonomous vehicle. Her interdisciplinary academic and research background has bagged her a Graduate Research Assistant position at the Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) at the North Carolina A&T State University. Her scientific curiosity is to work on problem statements related to urban and transportation planning that involves amalgam of Geospatial analysis and Artificial Intelligence tools with an aim to find solutions on providing mobility and equal opportunities to all groups of people in the society in various domains. Her ongoing research projects include "Optimal and Safe Routes for Freight Transportation in Rural Areas" and "Community-Oriented and Data-Driven Mobility Modeling for Rural and Disconnected Communities".
Mohammad Ashraf Ali joined Dr. Pandey's research lab as a graduate research and teaching assistant in the fall of 2024. He is passionate in development and urban transportation planning-related research and field activities that are connected to real-life public issues. Currently, he is pursuing MS in Civil Engineering (Concentration in Transportation and Regional Development) at North Carolina A&T State University. My recent research works focus on urban or regional transportation-related problems and probable solutions. Ashraf thinks of himself as a learner towards the goal of making our world more livable, inclusive and sustainable.
Oladimeji Alaka is a Graduate Research Assistant in the transportation modeling lab working towards his Masters in Civil Engineering. He is a passionate transportation engineering enthusiast who joined the Transportation Modeling Lab at North Carolina A&T in the fall of 2023. Besides his passion for transportation engineering, Oladimeji is also someone who enjoys exploring his creative side through graphic designing during his free time.
Ridwan Tiamiyu holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Ilorin in 2019. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. Since 2023, Ridwan has been an active member of the Transportation Modelling Lab at NCAT, where he serves as a research assistant. His research interests primarily revolve around managed lanes and equity in transportation. Additionally, he is a staunch Marvel fan and he loves playing video games in his spare time.
Rifa Tasnia joined Dr. Pandey's research lab as a graduate research and teaching assistant in the fall of 2023. Her research expertise includes mathematical models, stated preference, and revealed preference survey design. She aims to find innovative transportation solutions to reduce road congestion.
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Andre Flores-Fletes is an undergraduate Civil Engineering major at North Carolina A&T State University. He holds a deep interest in all things related to transportation engineering. Andre joined the Transportation Modelling Lab in the Summer of 2024 and is focused in research for optimal freight delivery routes in urban environments. He enjoys soccer and playing video games.
Mikal Ali joined Dr. Pandey's group in the Summer of 2023. As an undergraduate student, she worked on the long-range planning of Mileage-based user fees. She is the recipient of the Dwight Eisenhower Fellowship by Federal Highway Administration and interned with their Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) program over Summer 2024. She is currently interested in transportation planning and traffic congestion. Also, she enjoys reading books and spending time with her families/friends outside of work.
Mustafa Noori is a student at North Carolina A&T State University, where he began his studies in Fall 2022. He earned his first degree in general science and is now pursuing a second degree in engineering, with plans to graduate between Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Mustafa is an honors student in the College of Engineering and has been recognized on both the Dean's and Chancellor's lists for 2-3 semesters. He is an active member of the Transportation Modeling Lab at NCAT, where he serves as a research assistant. His research interests focus on integrating hydrology with transportation issues. In his free time, Mustafa enjoys playing and watching soccer, playing computer games, traveling, exploring new places, and solving complex problems.
