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. David R. Bassett, Jr.
Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
Dr. Daniel Costinett
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Dr. Eugene C. Fitzhugh
Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
Dr. Paul Frymier
Associate Dean
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Dr. Candace Brakewood
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Hongyu Zheng
Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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
Dr. Jennifer Dill
Professor
Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning Portland State University
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
Dr. Marilyn Johnson
Senior Research Fellow, ARC DECRA
Department of Civil Engineering
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
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.
