Transportation Center Fellows
The Northwestern University Transportation Center Fellows program recognizes impactful contributions to the transportation profession in research, policy, practice or education, and special connections to the Transportation Center and Northwestern University.
The individuals honored reflect the accomplishments and values embodied in this special recognition.
2023 | 2025
2025 Transportation Center Fellows
Chandra Bhat
Joe J. King Endowed Chair Professor in Engineering, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
For outstanding contributions to transportation scholarship, education and professional leadership on a global scale
Peter Cafiero
Vice President, Service Planning & Scheduling, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
For national leadership in operations planning and urban mobility in America’s largest transit agencies
Susan Hanson
Distinguished University Professor Emerita, Clark University
For pioneering contributions to the geography of transportation, to the quality of transportation research, and to interdisciplinary collaboration
Kimon Proussaloglou
Executive Vice President, Cambridge Systematics
For bringing both science and ethical responsibility to the practice of travel demand forecasting across a variety of modes
Paul J. Schneider
Managing Director, Schneider
For leadership in the logistics industry and dedication to the mission of Northwestern and the Transportation Center
2023 Transportation Center Fellows
John T. Gray II
Former Senior Vice President, Policy and Economics, Association of American
RailroadsFor notable scholarship in transportation economics and policy related to the railroad industry.
Patricia L. Mokhtarian
Clifford and William Greene, Jr. Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
For helping uncover the mysteries of travel behavior and the impact of information and communication technologies on travel
Neil Pedersen
Former Executive Director, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
For exemplary leadership in transportation agencies and at the Transportation Research Board
Robert Peskin
Senior Consulting Manager, AECOM
For best-in-class advisory services in support agency decision-making and long-standing service to Northwestern Engineering
Steven Polzin
Research Professor, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University
For sustained contributions in research and education to transportation planning and policy
Justin F. Zubrod Sr.
Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Company, LLC
For impactful contributions to the transportation industry and exceptional dedication to NUTC
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