Vanderbilt University Researchers Shine at 2024 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference

The 2024 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC) proved to be a landmark event for Vanderbilt University, with several of its researchers and projects earning prestigious awards for their contributions to intelligent transportation.

CIRCLES Consortium Receives 2024 Institutional Lead Award
The CIRCLES Consortium, an ambitious project studying the effects of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) on traffic systems, was honored with the 2024 Institutional Lead Award. This project, recognized for conducting the largest open-road traffic control experiment to date, provided significant insights into how CAVs affect traffic flow, safety, and energy consumption at high penetration levels. The experiment involved over 100 vehicles, with key members of Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems (VU-ISIS) playing vital roles in logistics and administration.

Dr. Derek Gloudemans Receives High Commendation for PhD Dissertation
Dr. Derek Gloudemans earned High Commendation for his dissertation, "Interstate 24 Motion: A Multi-Camera Vehicle Tracking Instrument for Large Scale Trajectory Extraction," completed under the guidance of Professor Dan Work. His work on multi-camera vehicle tracking has the potential to revolutionize how large-scale vehicle trajectories are captured and analyzed. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to the field.

Best Application Paper Award for Xia (Summer) Wang and Professor Jonathan Sprinkle
Xia (Summer) Wang and Professor Jonathan Sprinkle, alongside collaborators from UC Riverside, Georgia Tech, and Oak Ridge National Lab, were awarded the 2024 ITSC Best Application Paper Award. Their research focuses on improving the performance of dynamic wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, integrating variable speed limit control to enhance efficiency—a crucial advancement toward sustainable transportation solutions.

These achievements underscore the strength of interdisciplinary collaboration at Vanderbilt University and the impact its researchers are making in advancing intelligent transportation systems.