Advancing mobility with communities at the center.

CAM Lab develops behavioral models, decision tools, and vehicle technologies to advance connected and automated transportation, public transit, and shared mobility that better serve communities through interdisciplinary research and education.

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CAM Lab research connects Travel Behavior, Infrastructure Systems, and Vehicle Technology around Community-Centered Mobility, with applications in public transit, shared mobility, and connected and automated transportation.
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We draw on theories and methods from behavioral modeling, optimization, control, artificial intelligence, and experimental validation to develop mobility solutions that are behaviorally realistic, operationally effective, and physically executable. Applications include connected and automated transportation, public transit, and shared mobility.

Travel Behavior

Developing behavioral models and agent-based simulations to predict travel demand and understand how people respond to—and are affected by—transportation technologies.

Infrastructure Systems

Developing analytical and computational methods that connect demand prediction with multimodal transportation planning, design, and operations.

Vehicle Technology

Developing vehicle prediction, planning, and control methods, and validating them through simulation, robotic vehicles, and full-scale automated vehicle experiments.

Three connected parts of CAM Lab education: Courses build foundations, VIP provides interdisciplinary research experience, and Drexel ITE supports professional growth.
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We train the next generation of engineers to address complex challenges in transportation systems through coursework, interdisciplinary research, and professional engagement.

Courses

Independently developed and regularly teach a three-course transportation sequence at Drexel: Transportation Engineering, Transportation System Planning, and Traffic Signal Systems.

Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)

Bringing undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and faculty together to tackle transportation research and design challenges. Undergraduates earn academic credit while contributing to faculty-led research and development.

Drexel ITE

Founded and serve as faculty advisor to Drexel’s Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter, supporting student-led technical events, professional networking, and career development.

Address mobility challenges faced by communities with us.

We are always seeking highly motivated students and welcome collaborations with academic, government, industry, and community partners to advance mobility research and its real-world applications.

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