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Michael David Anderson
Associate
Professor
Office: TH-S240
Phone: (256) 824-5028
Fax: (256) 824-6724
email:
mikea@cee.uah.edu
Educational History
Ph. D. in Civil
Engineering (Transportation Engineering Emphasis): Iowa State University. 1998.
Dissertation title: Assessing the benefit of providing improved traveler
information- A pseudo-dynamic modeling approach.
M. S. in Civil
Engineering (Transportation Engineering Emphasis): Iowa State University. 1996.
Thesis title: Quick response techniques for transportation planning: An
integrated GIS approach.
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering with Honors: Iowa State University.
1994.
Areas of
Specialization
Transportation and
traffic engineering, traffic modeling and urban planning, public transportation
systems, freight transportation and the application of geographic information
systems to transportation (GIS-T)
Classes
Taught
CE 321 Transportation
Engineering and Design
CE 411/511
Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems
CE
420/520
Urban Transportation
Planning
CE 422/522
Traffic Engineering
CE 611 GIS for Civil Engineers
CE 622 Advanced Traffic Engineering
Numerous CE 459/559/659 Selected Topics Courses
Summary of
Activity
32 Refereed Journal
or Refereed Conference Publications
94 Project Reports and Non-Refereed Conference Publications
62 Presentations at Local, State, National and International Events
45 Professional Transportation Workshops Taught
Over 50 Sponsored Projects Completed
Principal Investigator for more than $2.8 Million
Average Student Instructor Evaluation Score of 4.7 out of 5.0
Awards
Outstanding Senior
Faculty 2008-2009 in the College of Engineering
Best Paper Award Tools of the Trade Conference 2008
Best Paper Award Section A of the Transportation Research Board 2005
Best Paper Award Tools of the Trade Conference 2004
Outstanding Young Faculty 2002-2003 in the College of Engineering
Outstanding Graduate School Faculty Member 2002-2003 and 2001-2002
Eno Fellowship Award Recipient
Two-Time Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Award winner
Recent
Publications (Last 3 Years)
Harris, G.A., Schroer, B.J., Anderson, M.D., Moeller, D.P.F. “Resources to
Minimize Disruption Caused by Increased Security Inspection of Containers at an
Intermodal terminal: Application of Simulation.” Accepted for publication in
the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research
Board.
Shar,
H,. Componation, P.J., Anderson, M.D., Youngblod, A.D. "Preliminary Freight
Model Validation Using Extreme-World Scenario Construction." Journal of the
Transportation Research Forum (JTRF). Pp. 105-116. Vol. 48, No. 1. Spring
2009.
Sisipiku, V.P., Acharya, A., Anderson, M.D., Turner, D.S. “Evaluation of
Traffic Signal Performance Under Oversaturated Conditions Using VISTA” 2009
Spring Simulation Multi-conference (SpringSim 09) held in San Diego, CA. March
2009.
Anderson, M.D., Harris, G.A., Harrison, K. “Incorporating Freight into the
Transportation Process.” Transportation Research Forum, Portland, OR. March
2009.
Anderson, M.D., Dondapati, M.C., Harris, G.A. “Effectively Using the QRFM to
Model Truck Trips in a Medium-Sized Urban Community.” Transportation Research
Forum, Portland, OR. March 2009.
Harris, G.A., Anderson, M.D., Schroer, B.J., Landrum, B., Moeller, D.P.F. “A
Simaultion Model for Determining Container throughput at an Expanding Seaport.”
Proceedings MATHMOD 09, Vienna, Austria. February 2009.
Harris, G.A., Farrington, P.A., Anderson, M.D., Schoening, N., Swain, J.,
Sharma, N. “Developing Freight Analysis zones at State Level: Cluster Analysis
Approach.” Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 88th
Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. January 2009.
Anderson, M.D., Kenchappagoudra, M., Dondapati, M.C. and Harris, G.A. “A
Methodology to Use FAF2 Data to Forecast External-External Trips.” 11th
Tools of Trade Conference, Portland, OR. September 2008.
Harris, G.A. and Anderson, M.D. "Using a Gravity Distribution Model and Discrete
Event Simulation to Enhance Freight Planning." 10th International Conference on
Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation, Athens, Greece. May
2008.
Anderson, M.D. and Harris, G.A. "Using a Federal Database and New Factors for
Disaggregation of Freight to a Local Level." 10th International Conference on
Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation, Athens, Greece. May
2008.
Anderson, M.D., Sisiopiku, V.P., Jones, S.L. "Traffic Signals on Oversaturated
Corridors." Transportation Research Forum, Fort Worth, TX. March 2008.
Anderson, M.D., Youngblood, A.D., Harris, G.A. "Cost Analysis of Proposed
Truck-Only Highway Segments in Alabama." Transportation Research Forum, Fort
Worth, TX. March 2008
Harris, G.A., Farrington, P.A., Anderson, M.D., Schoening, N., Swain, J.
"Developing Freight Analysis Zones at a State Level: A Cluster Analysis
Approach." Transportation Research Forum, Fort Worth, TX. March 2008.
Berryman, R.E., Anderson, M.D., Sisiopiku, V.P., Jones, S.L. "Comparison of
Traffic Simulation Delay to Actual Delay." Proceeding of the Huntsville
Simulation Conference. Huntsville, AL. October 2007.
Harris, G.A. and Anderson, M.D. "A Freight Planning Framework." Research Issues
in Freight Transportation Congestion and System Performance, Washington, D.C.
October 2007.
Anderson, M.D. Shar, H. and Harris, G.A. "Modeling Truck Traffic Volume Growth
Congestion." Research Issues in Freight Transportation Congestion and System
Performance, Washington, D.C. October 2007.
Sisiopiku, V.P., Anderson, M.D., Berryman, R., Jones, S.L.,
“Implementation of Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual Procedures for
Transit Systems Evaluation in Alabama”. Transport Chicago 2007 Conference,
Chicago, IL. June 2007.
Anderson, M.D., Sharfi, K., Gholson, S.E. "A Small Urban Community Direct Demand
Forecasting Model Using Multiple Linear Regression" Transportation Research
Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1981. Pp. 114-117.
February 2007.
Wilson, J.P. and Anderson, M.D. "A Pavement Management System for County Roads
in the State of Alabama" Proceedings of the 10th Tools of the Trade
Conference, Nashville, TN. February 2007.
Shar
H., and Anderson, M.D. "Discrete Event Simulation of Forecasted Non-Urban
Freight Movement" Proceedings of the 10th Tools of the Trade Conference,
Nashville, TN. February 2007.
Anderson, M.D., and Ortega, J.A., "Application of an internet-based Travel
Survey in a Medium-sized Community" Proceedings of the 10th Tools of the
Trade Conference, Nashville, TN. February 2007.
Anderson, M.D., Vuppalanchi, S., Gholston, S.E., Jones, S.L., and Bricka, S. "A
Small Urban Community Application Of An Internet-based Tool To Conduct A
Non-traditional Transportation Survey." Proceedings of the Transportation
Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2007.
Anderson, M.D., Youngblood, A.D., and Harris, G.A. "A Statewide Freight Flow
Model For Alabama." Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 86th
Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2007.
Anderson, M.D., Severin, L., Jones, S.L., Ostaseski, S., and Lewandowski, M.G.
"GIS Forecast Of Potential Interchange Land-use Patterns To Support Access
Management." Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 86th Annual
Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2007.
Robinson, C.A., Jones, S.L., Sisiopiku, V.P., and Anderson, M.D. "Transportation
Project Selection And Prioritization Methodologies For Small And Medium Sized
Planning Agencies." Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 86th
Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 2007.
Existing
Research Contracts
“Statewide Freight Study and Action Plan”. Alabama Department of
Transportation. $306,939.
“Modeling Support for ALDOT and Alabama MPOs”. Alabama Department of
Transportation. $100,000.
“University of Alabama/Preparing for Transit-Oriented Development: A Primer &
Training Center” University Transportation Center for Alabama. $33,649.
"Student Funding for TRB – Year VII," University Transportation Center for
Alabama. $16,872.
“Performance Reviews for Section 5310 & 5311 Agencies,” Alabama Department of
Transportation. $157,000.
Recently Completed Research
Contracts
“Development of a Method to Forecast Freight Demand Arising from the Final
Demand Sector and Examination of Federal Data to Analyze Transportation Demand
for Local Area Through Trips” Alabama Department of Transportation. $297,423.
“Pilot Project to Evaluate Potential Transit
Vehicle Management Tools,” Alabama Department of Transportation. $120,027.
“Traffic Signal Systems on Oversaturated
Arterials,” University Transportation Center for Alabama. $40,000.
"Transportation Modeling Support for the
Metropolitan Planning Organizations within Alabama," Alabama Department of
Transportation. $106,824.
"Alabama MPO Freight Transportation Forecast
Tool," University Transportation Center for Alabama and the Alabama Department
of Transportation. $88,916.
"Internet Based Travel Survey for Alabama"
University Transportation Center for Alabama and the Alabama Department of
Transportation. $100,000.
Service Activities
Chair of the Personnel Committee for the UAH Faculty Senate
Member of TRB
Committee ADA30 and Chair of TRB Research Subcommittee for ADA30 Transportation
Planning Needs for Small and Medium Sized Urban Communities
Member of TRB
Committee ABJ60 and Chair of TRB Subcommittee exploring GIS educational
procedures for ABJ60 Spatial Data and Information Science
The Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, TH-S201,Technology Hall, The University of Alabama in Huntsville,
Huntsville, AL-35899.Phone:(256)824-6854,Fax:(256)824-6724. bjmoore@cee.uah.edu
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