Research Expertise
Three Universities, one Institute. AZTI pairs over 170 affiliated faculty and research scholars with a proven, sponsor-ready research pipeline. AZTI is ready to support your research needs.
Our expertise is organized into five core pillars, supported by three capabilities that run across all of them.
If you have a project you would like to get started, AZTI is here to help.
Contact us at AZTI@arizona.edu.
ADOT Research
Research conducted for ADOT is divided into three categories: Planning, Infrastructure, and Operations.
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Infrastructure
Roadway and Pavement Design, Bridges, Structures, Materials, Project Delivery, Construction, Maintenance, etc.
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Operations
Multimodal Transportation Operations, Roadway Safety, Traffic Operations, Technology, etc.
AZTI Research Capabilities
Our five core pillars of expertise reflect the strengths that power our research and innovation. Through cutting-edge projects and strategic partnerships, we are advancing solutions that improve infrastructure, mobility, sustainability, and emerging technologies. These pillars not only showcase our current impact, but also serve as a foundation for future collaborations, transformative research opportunities, and real-world solutions that address tomorrow's greatest challenges.
Resilient Infrastructure and Materials
- Pavement Materials and Design
- Low-Carbon and 3D-Printed Concrete
- Geotechnics and Subgrades
- Bridge and Seismic Engineering
- Nondestructive Testing and Monitoring
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Smart Transportation Systems and Automated Vehicles
- Traffic Signal Control
- TSMO and Incident Management
- Traffic Simulation
- Connected and Automated Vehicles
- Vehicle Sensing and Drone Traffic
Transportation Safety and Human Factors
- Crash Modeling and Countermeasures
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
- Driver Behavior
- Trust in Automation
- Work Zone and Construction Safety
Mobility, Planning, and Communities
- Travel Demand Modeling
- Travel Behavior
- Active Transportation
- Land Use and Accessibility
- EV Infrastructure and Equity
Heat, Water, and Environmental Resilience
- Extreme Heat and Cool Pavements
- Air Quality and Dust
- Flooding, Drainage, and Scour
- Infrastructure Resilience
- Roadside Vegetation and Wildlife
AI, Data Science, and Autonomy
- Machine Learning
- Large Transportation Databases
- Autonomous Systems
Cybersecurity and Connected Communications
- Securing Networks.
- Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Links.
Construction Management and Workforce Development
- Project Delivery Methods.
- Construction Management.
- Building Arizona's Transportation Workforce.
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