Transportation Research Institute

The Nation's Infrastructure Leader

Established in 2021, the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute provides a unified presence and strategic direction for promoting the renowned transportation-related research conducted within the academic departments and research centers in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

Thanks to the reputation of the units under the institute’s umbrella — the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and its affiliated asphalt test track, the Highway Research Center (HRC), the Alabama Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP), Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory (ASEL) and the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB) — extramural funding for transportation is greater than any other single topic within Auburn University’s research footprint.

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Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory (ASEL)

Alabama Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP)

Alabama Transportation Assistance Program Highway Research Center (HRC)

GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB)

National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)

Asphalt Test Track

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Computer Science and Software Engineering graduate student wins Eisenhower Fellowship from Federal Highway Administration

Corey McDaniels, a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), has been awarded the 2024 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship by the Federal Highway Administration.

11/14/24 10:45 AM

Auburn Engineering secures record $117.7 million in new research awards and contracts for FY24

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million.

11/11/24 7:00 AM

AUTRI leads Auburn’s transportation research into the future

The faculty, staff and students at Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) conduct transformative research to facilitate smooth, safe and efficient travels for people, information and goods across Alabama and the nation.

8/19/24 10:00 AM

David named associate dean for research

Allan David has been named associate dean for research for Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Dean Mario Eden.

5/29/24 7:45 AM

Timm named as the next chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

David Timm has been named the chair of the Auburn University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His term is effective July 1.

4/17/24 8:00 AM

Auburn's Highway Research Center makes Alabama’s transportation system better

The HRC — part of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering — is leading the charge in Alabama and the United States to ensure industry professionals have the latest technologies and guidelines for designing, constructing and maintaining highways and bridges.

3/21/24 9:30 AM

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