Sushant Sharma

Dr. Sushant Sharma is a prominent Research Scientist and Assistant Program Manager at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), where he specializes in the Multimodal Freight Program. He has over 16 years of experience in the field, focusing on network modeling, travel demand modeling, freight planning, and big-data analysis related to traffic operations.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: Dr. Sharma leads various research and consulting projects funded by organizations such as the Federal Highway Administration and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program. He collaborates closely with state Departments of Transportation to address specific applied research needs.1
• Publications: He has authored approximately 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers, along with 24 technical reports, covering topics like freight modeling, traffic operations, and GIS data integration.1
• Awards and Recognition: In 2023, he received a Best Researcher Award from TTI, and his committee work has been recognized with Blue Ribbon Awards for promoting diversity and implementing research into practice.13

Leadership Roles

Dr. Sharma holds significant positions within professional organizations:

• Chair of the Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics Committee at the US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Transportation Research Board.
• Chair of the Freight Transport Modeling Group for the World Conference on Transportation Research Society.1

Academic Contributions

He is also an Associate Editor for Transportation Research Records and actively reviews for numerous transportation research journals, further establishing his expertise on a national and international level.12

Dr. Sharma's extensive background in transportation research positions him as a key figure in advancing freight transportation methodologies and practices.