UMTIG, founded in the early 1990s, regularly collaborates with government agencies, industry professionals, academic researchers, and other partners. The broad, diverse experience of these seasoned professionals provides multiple perspectives on current needs, future trends, and our stakeholders’ toughest issues. Listening to and acting on what they tell us is crucial in providing relevant, practical solutions to federal, provincial, and industry stakeholders.
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At UMTIG, we aim to be a leading group focused on applied research and educational excellence in urban mobility and transportation informatics.
Applying Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Resilience, Fluidity and Safety of Road Freight Transportation in the Canadian Prairies and Northern Region
Optimal Recharging Scheduling for Urban Electric Buses
Using AI to Develop Future Transport Systems that Meet the Needs of Ageing Populations
Siting Optimization of the Facilities Dealing with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Considering Transportation Risks and Preferences
On December 18, 2023, Julian Carneiro successfully defended his M.Sc. thesis entitled “Applying Signal Processing Techniques to Characterize Rail Corrugation, Noise, and Vibration”. Dr. Ian
Congratulations Sushreeta Mishra on the very successful defense of Doctoral’s thesis entitled “Optimization of semi-flexible transit operation in low-demand conditions”.
Dr. Moataz Mohamed was invited to give UMTIG members a lecture about his research group’s research topics. Dr. Mohamed’s research focus is on sustainable transportation
Ph.D., P.Eng
Associate Professor
Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Co-Director - UMTIG
Ph.D., P.Eng
Associate Professor
Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Co-Director - UMTIG
