Project Title (PI or PIs), Period |
Funding Source |
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Evaluate Ohio Department of Transportation’s Ability to Decrease Dump Truck Backing Accidents (Phase 1). PIs: Heng Wei, Hazem Elzarka, and Xuefu Zhou. 08/01/2019 – 02/01/202. |
FHWA via Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) |
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2019 Summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site on “Modeling of Signalized Intersection Design and Impacts”. PIs: Margaret J. Kupferle. Sr. Personnel: Heng Wei, et al. 2018 – 2021. |
National Science Foundation (NSF) |
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Smart City and Emerging Intelligent Transportation Technologies in Japan and China: Insightful Impact on UC’s Transportation Engineering Program Development. PI: Heng Wei. 10/29/17 – 03/4/2019 |
UC Faculty Development Fund |
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Analyzing Various Data Sources and Evaluating Effectiveness of Providing Travel Time for Non-Freeways – Phase II. PIs: Jiaqi Ma and Heng Wei. 03/28/2018 – 01/31/2021 |
ODOT |
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Analyzing Various Data Sources and Evaluating Effectiveness of Providing Travel Time for Non-Freeways – Phase I (ODOT 2019-04). PIs: Jiaqi Ma and Heng Wei. 09/01/2018 – 01/31/2019. |
ODOT |
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Collaborative Research Advancement Grants Program Track 1: PILOT TEAM - Nano Harvesting of Waste Traffic Vibration Energy for Noise Reduction and Air Quality. PIs: Donglu Shi, Julian Wang, Heng Wei and Tiina Reponen. 05/01/19 - 05/1/20 |
UC Research Council (UC URC) |
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Project-Based Collaborative Coursework for Developing Connected Transportation Network and Accessible Multimodal Hub in Uptown. PIs: Heng Wei, Na Chen, Xinhao Wang, Jiaqi Ma, and Ming Tang. 08/22/2018-04/30/2019. |
UC Forward Grant |
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AERMOD Vs. CALINE - A Comparative Performance Evaluation. PIs: Heng Wei, Sivaraman Balachandran (via Trinity); 09/15/2017-09/15/2018. |
Federal Highway Administration |
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Smart City and Emerging Intelligent Transportation Technologies in China: Insightful Impact on UC’s Transportation Engineering Program Development. PI: Heng Wei. 12/01/17 - 07/20/2018. |
UC Faculty Development Grant |
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Quantitative Risk Analysis Emphasized on Transportation Emergency Evacuation Planning (Subtask 1B of "WA 4-11 Improve Community Preparedness in Massachusetts Costal Communities"). PI: Heng Wei. 02/21/2015 – 09/29/2016. |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) |
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AIR-SUSTAIN Development (Task 2 of “WA 4-45:Case Studies of Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate and Socioeconomic Changes”). (PI: Heng Wei); 09/30/2014 – 09/29/2015. |
U.S. EPA |
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Infrastructure Adaptation Planning Tools (Task 2 of “WA 3-45:Case Studies of Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate and Socioeconomic Changes”). (PI: Heng Wei); 09/30/2013 – 09/29/2014. |
U.S. EPA |
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RET Site on "Challenge-Based Learning and Engineering Design Process Enhanced Research Experiences for Middle and High School In-Service Teachers." Investigators: Kukreti, Anant; Kupferle, Margaret; Angelopoulos, Anastasios; Wei, Heng; Bhattacharya, Prabir; Cohen, Kelly; Franco, John; Guliants, Vadim; Kastner, Jeffrey; Lu, Mingming; Nistor, Vasille; Sorial, George; Wendell, David. 05/01/2014 -04/30/2017. |
NSF |
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REU Site in “Sustainable Urban Environments”. Investigators: Kukreti, Anant; Kupferle, Margaret; Wei, Heng; Angelopoulos, Anastasios; Keener, Timothy; Khang, Soon Jai; Lee, Joo; Lu, Mingming; Shanov, Vesselin; Sorial, George. 09/01/2010 -08/31/2014. |
NSF |
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HAM-71/74-Ramp Metering Study (PI: Heng Wei), 10/01/2013 – 5/31/2014. ODOT, Sub via ARCADIS, Inc. |
ODOT |
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Traffic Data for Integrated Project-Level PM2.5 Conformity Analysis (PS No. 2012-19) (PI: Heng Wei), 04/21/2012 –08/21/2014.
* A FHWA Fund via Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) |
ODOT Partnered Research Exploration Program (OPREP)* |
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Adaptive Video-based Vehicle Classification Technique for Monitoring Traffic (PI: Heng Wei), 09/1/2013 – 12/31/2014. |
FHWA/ODOT |
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Bicycle Trip Forecasting Model: Cincinnati Metropolitan Case Study (PI: Heng Wei), 04/01/2012 – 07/31/2013. |
FHWA/ODOT |
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Integrated Analysis Approach for Traffic Emission Impacts (PI: Heng Wei), 4/21/2012 – 08/21/2013. |
FHWA/ODOT |
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Increasing Accuracy of Vehicle Speed Measurement in Congested Traffic over Dual-Loop Sensors (PIs: Benjamin Coifman & Heng Wei). 9/1/2012 – 09/31/2013. |
NEXTRANS Grant (US DOT Regional UTC Funding) |
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Increasing Accuracy of Vehicle Detection from Conventional Vehicle Detectors- Counts, Speeds, Classification, and Travel Time (PIs: Benjamin Coifman & Heng Wei). 9/1/2011 – 09/31/2012. |
NEXTRANS Grant |
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Optimum Loop Placement That Balances Operational Efficiency and Dilemma Zone Protection (PI: Heng Wei), 08/13/09 to 12/13/10. |
OPREP |
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Urban Carbon Footprint and Infrastructure Adaption(Task 2 of “Phase III:Case Studies of Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate and Socioeconomic Changes”) (PIs: Drs. Heng Wei & Xinhao Wang), 09/30/2012 – 09/29/2013. |
U.S. EPA |
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Urban Carbon Footprint and Infrastructure Adaption (Task 2&3 of “Phase II:Case Studies of Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate and Socioeconomic Changes”) (PIs: Drs. Heng Wei & Xinhao Wang), 10/31/2011 – 09/29/2012. |
U.S. EPA |
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Developing a Scenario-Based Planning Support System for Future Projection of Demographic and Water Demand Changes (Task 2 of “Phase I: Case Studies of Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate and Socioeconomic Changes”) (PIs: Drs. Heng Wei & Xinhao Wang), 09/30/2009 – 12/31/2010. |
U.S. EPA |
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NSF “Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site in Sustainable Urban Environments (SUE)” (PIs: Drs. Anant Kukreti & Heng Wei, etc.), 06/01/10 – 05/30/13. |
NSF |
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NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in “Engineering Tomorrow” (PIs: Drs. Anant Kukreti & Heng Wei, etc.), 06/01/2009 – 05/31/2012. |
NSF |
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RET Site on “Sustainable Engineering for Urban Needs: Research Experiences for Middle and High School Teachers (PIs: Drs. Anant Kukreti & Heng Wei, etc.) 06/01/09 – 05/31/12. |
NSF |
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RET Sites: Summer Research Experiences for Seventh to Twelfth Grade Teachers in Civil Infrastructure Renewal and Rehabilitation (PIs: Dr. Anant Kukreti & Heng Wei), 01/01/2006 - 01/31/2009. |
NSF |
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Integrating Traffic Operation with Emission Impact using Dual-loop Data (PI: Heng Wei), 09/01/2010 – 12/31/2011. |
Ohio Transportation Consortium (OTC), USDOT UTC |
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Optimal Loop Placement and Models for Length-based Vehicle Classification and Stop-and-Go Traffic (PI: Heng Wei), 03/08/2009 – 11/30/2010. |
OTC (US DOT UTC Funding) |
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Characterize Dynamic Dilemma Zone and Minimize its Effect at Signalized Intersections (PI: Heng Wei), 01/08/2007 - 02/28/2009. |
OTC (US DOT UTC Funding) |
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Traffic Study to Treat Hazardous Locations in Riyadh (PI: Heng Wei), 01/01/2006 - 06/30/2006. |
TEC Engineering, Inc. |
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Intelligent Transportation Systems Master Plan for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PI: Heng Wei), 05/01/2005 - 12/31/2005. |
TEC Engineering, Inc. |
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RET Sites Supplementary: Summer Research Experiences for Seventh to Twelfth Grade Teachers in Civil Infrastructure Renewal and Rehabilitation (PIs: Dr. Anant Kukreti & Heng Wei, etc.), 6/20/2005 - 08/31/2005. |
NSF |
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Impact of Urban Traffic on Population Exposure to Air Pollution: An Integrated Approach (PI: Heng Wei), 07/01/2009 - 06/30/2010. |
UC URC |
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Interdisciplinary Research on Framework of Integrated Urban Emergency Evacuation Contingency Plan (IUE2CP) Using Urban Transportation Networks (PI: Heng Wei), 04/1/2007 - 03/31/2008. |
UC URC |
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A GIS-based Spatial-Temporal Approach for Traffic Accident Prevention for the Greater Cincinnati Area (PIs: Dr. Changjoo Kim & Heng Wei), 04/01/2009 - 03/31/2011. |
UC URC |
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Integrated Approach with Problem/Project-based Learning by System Engineering to Enhance Practical “Conformity” of Cross-listing Course (PI: Heng Wei), 07/01/2011 - 06/31/2013. |
UC Faculty Development Council (FDC) |
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Capacity Building in a New Departmental Specialty Area: Transportation- Source Air Quality (PI: Heng Wei), 04/01/2009 - 03/31/2010. |
UC FDC |
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Developing Interdisciplinary Collaboration Capacity to Integrate Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, GIS and Air Quality Areas (PI: Heng Wei), 07/01/2006 - 6/30/2007. |
UC FDC |
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Bridge Environmental Health with Transportation Network Planning Deficiency and Mobility-Sourced Toxic Pollution in Urban Areas (PI: Heng Wei), 10/01/2008 - 09/30/2010. |
Center for Sustainable Urban Engineering at UC |
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Integrating Models for Estimating Travel Demand, Traffic Air Quality, Exposure- Health Relationships, and GHGs Effect in GIS Environment (PI: Heng Wei), 09/15/2009 - 06/30/2010. |
UGA Competition Grant at CEE Department |
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Modeling Impact of Traffic Operation on Toxic Pollution Level at Urban Intersections (PI: Heng Wei), 09/15/2008 - 06/30/2009. |
UGA Competition Grant at CEE Dept. |
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Doctorial Students’ Participations in Teaching of CEE351/CEE622 and Development of CEE624 (PI: Heng Wei), 10/01/2008 - 09/30/2009. |
Educating Future Faculty Grants at UC |
