Abhishek Dubey
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Researchers use AI to help revolutionize public transportation in mid-sized cities
Vanderbilt researchers are part of a collaborative effort funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that seeks to revolutionize public transportation in mid-sized cities like Chattanooga by using artificial intelligence to improve mobility access and financial viability. Abhishek Dubey The project – “AI-Powered Autonomy-Aware Neighborhood Mobility Zones: Equitable Solutions and… Read MoreApr. 3, 2025
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Tech Studio’s inaugural grant supports collaboration between Vanderbilt, Metro Nashville government to improve emergency response
What if AI could fight fires? The first Nashville Tech Studio grant awarded by the Nashville Innovation Alliance fosters a collaboration between the Nashville Fire Department and Vanderbilt University that will analyze data to help allocate resources, determine optimal staffing levels and even predict future incidents. Established… Read MoreMar. 27, 2025
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From LiDAR to AI, Vanderbilt researchers help redefine Nashville’s traffic
Vanderbilt researchers are part of a collaborative effort to revolutionize Nashville’s traffic systems and improve the lives of residents. Two U.S. Department of Transportation Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants, totaling $12 million, have been awarded to Metro Nashville to help transform the city’s transit infrastructure through cutting-edge technology and… Read MoreFeb. 6, 2025
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AI research initiative receives nearly $2 million federal grant to optimize service on Nashville’s busiest bus route
Vanderbilt researchers are part of an artificial intelligence-driven project that has received a nearly $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to optimize bus service on one of Nashville’s busiest routes. Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, is… Read MoreDec. 20, 2024
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Vanderbilt-led consortium receives more than $8 million in federal funding to improve multimodal transit operations in Tennessee
Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, is leading a consortium comprised of several different universities and regional transit agencies that has received more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to accelerate artificial intelligence-driven multimodal transit operations across… Read MoreNov. 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration
Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Participants heard from Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Nissan North America Chairperson Jérémie Papin, and discussion was moderated by Vice Provost for Career Advancement and… Read MoreOct. 31, 2024
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Vanderbilt awarded $890,000 in inaugural TNGO Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants
Vanderbilt University was awarded $890,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s inaugural Transportation Network Growth Opportunity Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants. The TNGO initiative connects statewide research assets, communities and talent designed to make Tennessee the top destination in the Southeast for automotive and mobility research and… Read MoreAug. 29, 2024
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Test project uses AI system to improve transit accessibility in Chattanooga
Vanderbilt researchers have developed an innovative software system incorporating artificial intelligence that aims to improve the efficiency of public transportation for individuals with special needs. The research, led by Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering, will be presented in a paper… Read MoreJun. 18, 2024
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AI system used to improve Nashville public transit takes top honors at international research conference
A software system developed by Vanderbilt researchers to help improve operations of Nashville’s public transportation network won “Best Paper” at the 15th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems (ICCPS), held in Hong Kong May 13-16. Currently, WeGo Nashville has 160 buses that cover 35 routes. However, its ridership is… Read MoreJun. 3, 2024
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Vanderbilt hosts national meeting on smart technology for community enhancement
Principal Investigators from around the country recently attended the national Smart and Connected Communities PI meeting held at Vanderbilt that highlighted how the university is collaborating in the use of smart transportation technology to meet community needs. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell addresses attendees. The PI meetings, which are held… Read MoreApr. 3, 2024