Research Overview
My research began with a focus on intelligent transportation systems, where I explored innovations in traffic management and vehicular communication. Over time, this work expanded into the application of data science and artificial intelligence techniques to address key transportation challenges related to safety, efficiency, sustainability, and cybersecurity. In parallel, I have engaged in pedagogical research and STEM education efforts, such as leading NSF-funded scholarship programs and developing new degree pathways in data science and AI.
Selected Funded Projects
NSF S-STEM, 2023: Creating Pathways to Computing Careers through Experiential and Engaged Learning. NSF DUE-2322436
California Learning Lab, 2023: Greater LA Data Science Pathways (GLADS-PATH).
California State Transportation Agency, 2023: Medium and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Market (Mineta Institute).
NSF HSI, 2022: Improving Online STEM Education for Undergraduate Students at HSIs. NSF DUE-2225206
NSF IUSE, 2022: Broadening Inclusive Participation in Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate Education for Social Good Using A Situated Learning Approach. NSF DUE-2142503, 2142783, 2142439, 2142490, 2142594
NSF DSC, 2021: DS-PATH: Data Science Career Pathways in the Inland Empire. NSF IIS-2123271, 2123444, 2123313
NSF DSC, 2019: Central Coast Data Science Partnership: Training a New Generation of Data Scientists. NSF IIS-1924205, 1924008