The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) recently welcomed visitors from the Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST) as part of a pilot program funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea. Hosted by Dr. K.C. Choi from Texas A&M University’s Construction Science Department, the program included 13 students, one post-doctoral research and a professor from KAIST.
This program — a component of the International Research Experience for Students initiative — focused on AI and IT applications in Smart Transportation, engaging in studies and research related to simulation, traffic assignments, connected-automated vehicles, crash forecasting and more.
As part of their international research journey, the program visited TTI on Jan. 26. Duane Wagner, director of TTI’s Facilities, Safety and Support Services Division, along with his team, organized a comprehensive agenda to ensure that the program participants experienced the breadth of TTI’s cutting-edge research and facilities. The visit began with an overview of the agency by TTI Associate Research Scientist Don Kang, followed by crash test presentations by TTI Associate Research Scientist Nathan Schulz. TTI Research Engineer Myunghoon Ko also provided participants with a hands-on experience with the driving simulator, while Duane led the group on a guided tour through the Visibility Laboratory and Center for Infrastructure Renewal facilities.