LEVER Research Team

University of Tennessee Research Team

The University of Tennessee includes researchers (Drs. Cherry, Frymier, Bassett, Fitzhugh, Autry), some who have focused on e-bike research since the early growth in Asia as well as recent new technologies that enable more widespread access to e-bikes through bikesharing systems. The UT team includes faculty from engineering, health, and business departments. 

Dr. Christopher Cherry

Professor
Department of Civil and Env. Engineering

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Dr. David R. Bassett, Jr.

Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies

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Dr. Daniel Costinett

Associate Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

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Dr. Eugene C. Fitzhugh

Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies

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Dr. Paul Frymier

Associate Dean
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Dr. Chad Autry

Professor
Department of Marketing and Logistics

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Dr. Candace Brakewood

Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Dr. Hongyu Zheng

Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Student Researchers

Sameer Aryal

PhD Civil Engineering

Current

Saurav Parajuli

PhD in Civil Engineering

Current

Kepler Barnhart

MS Civil Engineering

Graduated 2024

Dr. Mojdeh Azad

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2023

Dr. Yi Wen

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2023

Dr. Nitesh Shah

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2022

Dr. Abubakr Ziedan

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2022

Emma Parks Sexton

MS Civil Engineering

Graduated 2021

Dr. Ziwen (Zoe) Ling

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2017

Nirbesh Dhakal

MS Civil Engineering

Graduated 2017

Dr. Taekwan Yoon

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2014

Dr. Hongtai Yang

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2013

Dr. Casey Langford

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2013

Dr. Shuguang Ji

PhD Civil Engineering

Graduated 2012

Dr. Luke Jones

PhD Economics

Graduated 2011

Portland State University Research Team

Portland State University is one of the leading U.S. institutions in bicycle research with faculty focusing on aspects of safety, infrastructure, behavior, policy and economics. PSU houses the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), a program of the Oregon Transportation Research & Education Consortium (OTREC).

John MacArthur

Research Associate
Sustainable Transportation Program Manager
Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC), Portland State University

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Dr. Jennifer Dill

Professor
Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning Portland State University

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Student Researchers

Cameron Bennet

MS Civil Engineering

Graduated 2023

Gaby Abou-Zeid

MS Civil Engineering

Graduated 2021

Mike McQueen

MS Civil Engineering

Graduated 2020

Baxter Shandobil

Masters of Urban Planning

Graduated 2020

Michael Harpool

Masters of Urban Planning

Graduated 2018

Nick Kobel

Masters of Urban Planning

Graduated 2015

Monash University (Australia) Research Team

Monash University continues to be one of the leading Australian institutions in bicycle research. Dr. Geoff Rose is Professor of Education for Sustainability with his appointment split between the Institute of Transport Studies, in the Department of Civil Engineering, and the Monash Sustainability Institute (MSI). Through the Institute of Transport Studies he continues his research and teaching in sustainable transport. His role through MSI is focussed on the development of a university wide strategy to embed sustainability in education programs at Monash.

Dr. Geoff Rose

Professor in Civil Engineering and Director of the Institute of Transport Studies

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Dr. Marilyn Johnson

Senior Research Fellow, ARC DECRA
Department of Civil Engineering

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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leader in transportation research, with a focus on safety and sustainable mobility. Key team members include Dr. Katherine (Katie) J. Harmon, Dr. Laura Sandt, Alyson West, and Bevan Kirley. Dr. Harmon and Dr. Sandt are renowned for their work in transportation safety and public health. Alyson West and Bevan Kirley contribute their expertise in active transportation and injury prevention. Their collaborative efforts aim to enhance the safety and efficiency of transportation systems through innovative research and policy development.

Dr. Katherine (Katie) J. Harmon

Research Associate
UNC Highway Safety Research Center

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Dr. Laura Sandt

Highway Safety
Research Center

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Alyson West

Research Associate
Highway Safety Research Center

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Bevan Kirley

Senior Research Associate
Highway Safety Research Center

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Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology is at the forefront of transport safety research, with a dedicated team addressing various aspects of road safety and sustainable transport. The team includes Dr. Narelle Haworth, Amy Schramm, Dr. Divera Twisk, Dr. Mohammed Elhenawy, Kristiann C. Heesch, and Dr. Tracy Washington. Their expertise spans traffic psychology, injury prevention, sustainable mobility, and road user behavior. Through interdisciplinary research, they aim to develop evidence-based strategies to enhance transportation safety and sustainability, contributing significantly to both academic knowledge and practical applications in the field.

Dr. Narelle Haworth

Research Professor
Faculty of Health

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Amy Schramm

Senior Research Officer
Faculty of Health

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Dr. Divera Twisk

Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Health

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Dr. Mohammed Elhenawy

Senior Research Fellow

Faculty of Health

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Kristiann C Heesch

Senior Lecturer
School of Public Health and Social Work

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Dr. Tracy Washington

Senior Lecturer
School of Architecture and Built Environment

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