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Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Pei-Sung Lin

Name

Pei-Sung Lin

College

Engineering

Department

Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR)

Undergraduate Degree

B.S. in Civil Engineering

From

National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, 1986

Graduate Degree

M.S. in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

From

University of Texas at Austin, 1991

Doctoral Degree

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

From

University of Florida, 1995

Previous Post(s)

I worked for Sarasota County Public Works, Florida as a senior engineer (2.5 years), professional engineer (5 years), and principal engineering specialist (1 year) to manage computerized traffic signal systems, develop intelligent transportations systems (ITS) projects, review traffic impact studies, resolve traffic congestion and safety problems, and improve the quality of travel for residents and tourists of Sarasota County.

Selected Published Works

• 11 technical papers published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
• 4 technical papers published by the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
• 3 technical papers published by the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association (ICTPA)
• 1 technical paper published by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
• 1 technical paper published by the International Conference of Chinese Professionals
• 1 technical paper published by the World Conference for Transportation Research
• 3 technical articles published on CUTRlines and Florida DOT SunGuide DISSEMINATOR
• Lin, Pei-Sung and K. G. Courage, "Phase Time Prediction for Traffic-Actuated Intersections," Transportation Research Record 1555, TRB, National Research Council, Washington D.C., 1996, pp. 17-22
• Courage, K. G., D. B. Fambro, R. Akçelik, Pei-Sung Lin, M. Anwar, "Capacity Analysis of Traffic-Actuated Intersections," NCHRP 3-48 Final Report, TRB, National Research Council, Washington D.C., July 1996

Area of Specialization / Research

My areas of expertise include Intelligent transportation systems, traffic signal systems, congestion management and remediation, traffic control & operations, traffic incident management, traffic safety, and traffic impact study & concurrency analysis.

Current Course Offerings

I am currently teaching an undergraduate course in Transportation Engineering I to provide students with an overview and fundamental knowledge in transportation engineering.

How and when did you first become interested in your field of study?

I have been very interested in transportation since I was a senior undergraduate student inspired by one of my professors through his class. The education and training obtained from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Florida further confirmed my interests in transportation to provide safe, accountable, flexible and efficient transportation systems to our general public.

What made you decide to pursue a career in higher education? 

I have liked research and teaching since I was an undergraduate student. With my advanced academic training from graduate schools in the U.S. and solid field practice from local government, I decided to pursue a career in higher education to fulfill my dream of working in a premier research institution and making significant contribution to our transportation profession and general public.

Why did you choose to be a part of the academic community at USF?

The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) is a premier national research center in transportation housed at USF. In 2004, I pursued a great opportunity to join CUTR as a senior research faculty, and became a member of the academic community at USF. Now, as director of the ITS, Traffic Operations and Safety Program at CUTR, I have committed to lead the program to the next level of excellence.

What do you enjoy about teaching the students of USF?

Although this is only my second year of teaching, I enjoy my passion for teaching. I look forward to interacting with USF’s engineering students. I love to see the progress they make during my classes and I am honored to help and hopefully inspire my students to achieve their career goals.

What do you like about the university community?

I really like the energy from the entire university community, from the president to the students. I enjoy the diversity, talent, friendliness, dedication and collegiality of faculty, staff and students. A good balance among research, education, and service makes the USF one of the finest universities to work with.