Transportation Research Projects

RP019: The Integrated Design of Infrastructures in Iranian Railway Transportation Network, Scale: National, Employer: Ministry of Road and Urban Development, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date of Start: 2019

• Proposing an algorithm for integrated design of Iranian railway infrastructures based on game-theoretic approach
• Superior strategic scenarios for rail corridors development and logistics hubs
• Comprehensive package of hard and soft policy making in railway network

RP018: Analysis of Intermodal Transportation Demand in Corridors of Iranian Railway Network, Scale: National, Employer: The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date of Start: 2019

• Estimation of intermodal freight transportation demand for different cargo types in Iran
• Estimation of Iranian intermodal demand matrix with consideration of logistics hubs
• Prioritization of OD pairs based on intermodal transport potential
• Policy packages for development of intermodal freight transportation in Iran

RP016: Signalization Retiming at Urban Intersections for Transit Priority, Case Study: Route 1 of BRT System in Isfahan City, Scale: Urban, Employer: Municipality of Isfahan, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date: 2016 - 2017

• Proposing TSPAT (Transit Signal Priority for Actuated Timing) algorithm, based on adaptive strategy
• Capability to reduce delays of BRT fleet at urban intersections
• Scenarios for signal retiming in Isfahan BRT route intersections

RP015: Level-Of-Service Analysis at Signalized Intersections with Actuated Timing, Case Study: Piroozi Intersection in Isfahan City, Scale: Urban, Employer: Municipality of Isfahan, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date: 2016 - 2017

• Evaluation of actuated signal timing of SCATS software
• Development of managerial and geometric solutions to improve intersection LOS
• Scenarios for signal timing based on VISSIM simulation software

RP014: Investigating the Privatization Requirements for Construction of Infrastructures in Iranian Railway Network, Scale: National, Employer: The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date: 2015 - 2016

• Development of policy packages to remove capacity bottlenecks of Iranian railways based on both local and general approaches
• Proposing indices of demand absorbed by rail and net present value, considering both direct and indirect benefits of rail transport
• Proposing a novel applicable algorithm to prioritize the Iranian railway infrastructure projects

RP013: Crew Scheduling Problem in Railway System (Case Study: Iranian Railway Network), Scale: National, Employer: The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date: 2014 - 2015

• Development of mathematical algorithm based on depth-first search to generate feasible pairings of rail trips
• Proposing mathematical model to choose optimal pairings in crew scheduling problem in Iranian railway network
• Proposing mathematical model to assign crew groups to optimal pairings for rail passenger depots of Iran

RP010: Analysis of Freight Demand and Capacity of Railway Corridors in Iran Network, Scale: National, Employer: The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Dr. Hossein Haghshenas, Date: 2013 - 2016

• Futures study for railway freight transportation in Iran
• Building the mode choice models for cargo types in Iran based on both toad and rail BOLs (Bills Of Lading).
• Proposing appropriate method to evaluate railway capacity in Iran
• Development of FARS (Freight Assignment in Railway System) software
• Determination of fundamental bottlenecks in rail network and best solutions to remove them

RP009: Determination of Appropriate Solutions for Capacity Increase in Bottlenecks of Iranian Railways, Scale: National, Employer: The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company & National Elites Foundation, Consultant: Isfahan University of Technology, Executor: Dr. Mohammad Tamannaei, Date: 2011 - 2012

• Analysis of Iranian railway freight demand and capacity for different upcoming years
• Identifying capacity bottlenecks of Iranian railway network
• Determination of appropriate solutions to increase capacity of Iranian railway bottlenecks

Code

Title

Scale

Employer

Consultant

Role

Date of Start

Date of End

RP012

Comprehensive Plan for the Road Developments in Isfahan Province

Province

Ministry of Road and Urban Development

Isfahan University of Technology

Cooperator

2015

2016

RP011

Comprehensive Studies of Transportation in Isfahan Metropolitan-Area, parts: TDM, Tourism Transport, Central traffic district

Urban

Municipality of Isfahan

Isfahan University of Technology

Cooperator

2012

2015

RP008

Transportation Studies in Ahvaz City

Urban

Municipality of Ahvaz

University of Isfahan

Cooperator

2011

2011

RP007

A Feasibility Study in Application of Small Cars for Transportation of Urban Organizations

National

Municipality of Isfahan

University of Isfahan

Cooperator

2011

2011

RP006

Feasibility study to increase railway freight transportation in Mobarakeh Steel Company and presenting operational solutions

National

Mobarakeh Steel Company (MSC)

Isfahan University of Technology

Cooperator

2011

2012

RP005

Public transportation for Golbahar city

Urban

Civil Company of Golbahar City

Isfahan University of Technology

Cooperator

2010

2011

RP004

Evaluating Corridors with Priority in Isfahan Metro Network

Urban

Isfahan Urban Train Organization

Isfahan University of Technology

Cooperator

2009

2010

RP003

Transportation studies for Fooladshahr city

Urban

Fooladshahr Municipality

Tarh Afarinan Pars Company

Cooperator

2009

2009

RP002

Transportation studies for Khorasgan city

Urban

Khorasgan Municipality

Tarh Afarinan Pars Company

Cooperator

2009

2010

RP001

Transportation studies for Shahinshahr city

Urban

Shahinshahr Municipality

Tarh Afarinan Pars Company

Cooperator

2008

2010