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Research Details
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Research Interest :
- Influence of Road Design on Safety
- Performance Based Geometric Design of Highways
- Driver Behaviour Analysis and Modelling
- Traffic Engineering
- Intelligent Transportation System
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Naturalistic Driving and Simulator Lab:


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Research Scholars:
1. Mohd. Atif, M. Tech. (MANIT Bhopal)

- August 2020 – May 2026
- Thesis Title: Driver Perception and Speed-Based Assessment of Horizontal Curve Geometry of Two-Lane Rural Highways
2. Vinay Kumar Sharma, M. Tech. (IIT BHU)

- 2022 – till date
- Area of research: Analysis and Modelling of Drivers, Perception and Performance of Operational Measures for Geometric, Design Consistency and Safety, Evaluation of High-Speed Roadways
3. Sumit S Shevtekar, M.E. (Comp. Engg. SIT Lonavala, Pune University)

- Supervisor: – Dr. Chandresh K Maurya [IIT Indore]
- Co-Supervisor: – Dr. Gourab Sil [IIT Indore], Dr. Subasish Das [Texas State Univ. Tx. USA]
- 2024 – till date
- Area of research: Motorized Two-Wheeler (MTW) Rider Behavior Analysis and Modeling Using AI
4. Sarvjeet Singh, M.Tech. (NIT Kurukshetra)

- 2024 – till date
- Area of research: Performance Evaluation of Signalised Intersection
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Research Projects:
| Title | Sponsoring Agency | Role | Period | Amount |
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| OASIS – Overtaking Assistance System in Indian Scenario | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) | Principal Investigator | 2026 – | |
| Development of Pro-Active Safety and Stability Evaluation Tools for Motorized Two-Wheelers | IIT Indore | Principal Investigator | 2023 – 2025 | 40.49 Lakhs |
| Development of Real-Time Smart Traffic Management System for Urban, Rural, and Highways of Indore | IIT Indore | Co-Principal Investigator | 2024 – 2025 | 2 Lakhs |
| Analysis and Modelling of Drivers’ Perception and Performance of Operational Measures for Geometric Design Consistency and Safety Evaluation of High-Speed Roadways | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) | Principal Investigator | 2021 – 2024 | 17.63 Lakhs |
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