Dr. Vikash Gayah

Professor

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Biography

Vikash Gayah is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State University and serves as the Director of the Larson Transportation Institute. His research focuses on various aspects of Transportation Engineering, including urban traffic network dynamics, traffic flow theory, operations control, and public transportation systems, with a strong emphasis on urban mobility solutions. He completed his Master's in Civil Engineering at the University of Central Florida in 2006 and earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. His extensive publication record includes books and journal articles that explore complex transportation challenges, providing insights into advanced methodologies for traffic management and safety analysis. He has received several awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and honors for his contributions to teaching and research in transportation science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Transportation Engineering.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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Outstanding Teaching Award

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.