CUTR has a team of experienced and dedicated personnel who work on a range of transportation-related projects and programs. The center’s staff includes educators, researchers, and technical experts who are committed to improving transportation safety for all road users.

In addition to its core staff, CUTR also works with a network of partners and collaborators in the transportation field. These partners include other research institutions, government agencies, and industry associations. By leveraging the expertise and resources of these partners, CUTR is able to make a greater impact on transportation safety and driver education issues.

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Katerina Portellos Student Researcher, USF Bicycle Club President ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety
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Joseph Post Senior Research Advisor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Home Phone: 727-666-4993
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Maysam Rabbani PhD candidate/researcher Autonomous-Connected Mobility Evaluation (ACME)
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Pradeep Raju Madiraju Student Researcher Transit Management & Innovation
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Rakesh Rangaswamy Research Assistant ITS, Traffic Operations & SafetyLocation: CUT 128
Phone: 813-397-9089
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Reena Raturi Federal Grants Coordinator NICR Fiscal ManagerLocation: CUT 116
Phone: 813-974-9761
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Maheshwari Reddy Chowdarigari Graduate Research Assistant Autonomous-Connected Mobility Evaluation (ACME)
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Sai Lokesh Reddy Vazrala Student Researcher Motorcycle Injury Prevention
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Jonathan Roberson , AICP Research Associate Transit Management & Innovation
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Tina Roberts Procurement Director Transit Safety and Workforce Development
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Garrett Rolle Student Researcher Transit Management & Innovation
Photo of Niloufar Roozegar
Niloufar Roozegar Data Researcher Autonomous-Connected Mobility Evaluation (ACME)
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Brian Ruppert Maintenance Specialist Transit Safety and Workforce Development
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Elisa Saggioratto Student Assistant Transportation Demand Management
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Gennaro “Rino” Saliceto Safety and Health Consultant Transit Safety and Workforce DevelopmentLocation: CUT 246
Phone: 813-974-7748
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Arman Sargolzaei, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Director of Resilient, Autonomous, Networked Control Systems (RANCS) Lab University of South Florida
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Deborah Schultz Program Planner Analyst ITS, Traffic Operations & SafetyLocation: CUT 134
Phone: 813-974-9759
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Ankit Shah, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering University of South Florida
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Bob Southall Vehicle Field Inspector Transit Safety and Workforce Development
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Lisa Staes Program Director, Transit Safety and Workforce Development CUTR Associate DirectorLocation: CUT 109
Phone: 813-974-9787
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Kiryanna Stanley Assistant Training Coordinator ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety
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Lazara Stinnette Administrative Specialist Transit Safety and Workforce DevelopmentLocation: CUT 236A
Phone: 813-974-0695
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Steve Stopiak Maintenance Specialist Transit Safety and Workforce Development
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Amy L. Stuart , Ph.D. College of Public Health
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Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti Student Assistant ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety
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James Takacs Traffic Safety Outreach Specialist Motorcycle Injury PreventionLocation: CUT 209
Phone: 813-974-7354
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Wendy Teague Graphic Designer Office Site
Phone: 813-974-3120
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Christina Van Allen Communications & Marketing Officer Location: CUT 111
Phone: 813-974-9439
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Evangeline Van Linkous Associate Professor, Urban and Regional Planning CUTR Affiliated Faculty
Phone: 813-310-0341
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Stephen Wachtler Program Director, Transit Safety and Workforce Development Location: CUT 232
Phone: 813-974-8755