Prof Dr. Amirhossein Baghestan, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
Dr. Amirhossein Baghestani is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran. With a strong background in transportation engineering, he specializes in evaluating traffic and emissions impacts, travel behavior analysis, and Transportation system optimization. He earned his PhD from City College of New York, where he focused on New York City’s cordon pricing. His academic and research career spans both the U.S. and Iran, reflecting a commitment to improving urban transportation systems.
Profile
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Strengths for the Award:
- Diverse Research Background: Dr. Amirhossein Baghestani has an impressive and varied research background across multiple institutions and countries, including his current role at Shahid Beheshti University and past positions at Tarbiat Modares University, NYMTC, and City College of New York. His work spans key areas of transportation, such as demand management, traffic impacts, and logistics.
- Innovative Projects: His involvement in interdisciplinary projects, such as the impact of cordon pricing on New York City and COVID-19’s effect on travel behavior in Tehran, showcases his ability to integrate various fields and address complex, real-world issues. His projects often blend transportation with environmental and economic concerns, reflecting a broad and relevant scope.
- Teaching and Mentoring: As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Baghestani contributes to the development of future experts in transportation engineering and related fields. His teaching roles cover a broad range of subjects, including transportation demand analysis and operations research, demonstrating his capability to bridge theory and practice.
- Peer Reviewing and Academic Engagement: His extensive peer-review experience with reputable journals indicates his active role in advancing the field and engaging with a wide range of interdisciplinary topics.
- Honors and Recognitions: His accolades, including the NYMTC September 11th Memorial Program Scholarship and PhD Fellowship, reflect a recognition of his excellence and potential in the field of transportation research.
Areas for Improvement:
- Broader Interdisciplinary Collaboration: While Dr. Baghestani’s work is interdisciplinary, further collaboration with researchers from fields outside of transportation (e.g., environmental science, urban planning) could enhance the integration of diverse perspectives and methodologies.
- Publication and Citation Metrics: Increasing the number of high-impact publications and citations could further highlight the influence and reach of his interdisciplinary research.
- Grant and Funding Success: Demonstrating success in securing research grants and funding would strengthen his profile by showcasing his ability to lead and sustain large-scale interdisciplinary projects.
- Public Engagement: Greater involvement in public dissemination of research findings through media, public lectures, or policy briefs could enhance the impact and visibility of his interdisciplinary work.
Education 🎓
Dr. Amirhossein Baghestani holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Transportation) from City College of New York (2017-2020), where he investigated the traffic and emissions impacts of New York City’s cordon pricing. He completed his M.Sc. in Transportation Planning & Engineering at Tarbiat Modares University (2011-2013) with a focus on spatial transferability of mode choice models, and his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering at Imam Khomeini International University (2006-2011). His education has provided a solid foundation for his extensive research and professional achievements in transportation.
Experience 🏢
Dr. Baghestani has held various significant positions in academia and research. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at Shahid Beheshti University, focusing on transportation engineering and system analysis. Previously, he served as a Research Associate at Tarbiat Modares University, working on travel demand management and logistics studies. His experience includes a research role at NYMTC, where he conducted sensitivity analysis on highway attributes, and as a Graduate Student Researcher at City College of New York, evaluating traffic and emissions impacts.
Honors 🏆
Dr. Baghestani’s accomplishments have been recognized through several honors, including membership in the Transportation Research Board Equity Committee (AME10) and the NYMTC September 11th Memorial Program Scholarship (2018). He also received a PhD Fellowship from City College of New York (2017) and ranked 2nd in his M.Sc. program among eight students. These accolades reflect his dedication and excellence in transportation research and engineering.
Research Focus 🔬
Dr. Baghestani’s research centers on discrete choice models, environmental impacts of transportation projects, and travel behavior analysis. He employs operations research techniques to optimize transportation systems and analyze traffic assignments. His work contributes to understanding and improving urban transportation efficiency and sustainability.
publications
Are Supply and Demand the Main Key Drivers of Airport Parking Prices? 🏷️ (Journal of Air Transport Management, 2024, 114, 102505)
Determinants Behind the Acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles in Mandatory and Optional Trips 🚗 (Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability, 2023, 177(3), pp. 174–184)
Modeling the Impact of Logistic Performance, Economic Features, and Demographic Factors of Countries on the Seaborne Trade 🌍 (Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 2023, 39(2), pp. 60–66)
An On-Demand Dynamic Taxi Crowdshipping Model for Urban Parcel Delivery 🚖 (Transportation Journal, 2023, 62(2), pp. 177–208)
An Application of the Node–Place Model to Explore the Land Use–Transport Development Dynamics of the I-287 Corridor 🏙️ (Urban Science, 2023, 7(1), 21)
Logistics Village Location with Capacity Planning Problem, an MILP Model Approach 🏢 (Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15(5), 4633)
An Exploration of Heterogeneity in Latent Psychological Variables on Travelers’ Destination Choice 🌐 (Decision Analytics Journal, 2023, 6, 100179)
Travel Demand Management Implications During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case Study of Tehran 🦠 (Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15(2), 1209)
New York City Cordon Pricing and Its’ Impacts on Disparity, Transit Accessibility, Air Quality, and Health 🚇 (Case Studies on Transport Policy, 2022, 10(1), pp. 485–499)
Cordon Pricing, Daily Activity Pattern, and Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution: A Case Study of New York City 🌫️ (Atmosphere, 2021, 12(11), 1458)
Conclusion:
Dr. Amirhossein Baghestani is a strong candidate for the Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award. His diverse research portfolio, innovative projects, and significant contributions to both academia and practical applications of transportation engineering make him an excellent fit for this award. Enhancing his interdisciplinary collaborations, increasing publication and citation metrics, and expanding public engagement could further bolster his candidacy. Overall, his accomplishments and dedication to advancing the field through interdisciplinary approaches position him as a deserving candidate for this recognition.