Professor of Transportation Engineering
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Dr. Ismail Ayati is a distinguished Professor of Transportation Engineering at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. With over two decades of research experience, he is recognized as a leading authority on road safety, traffic management, and transportation economics in Iran.
His research addresses critical issues in transportation systems, including vehicle crash causation, driver behavior analysis, and infrastructure safety optimization. Dr. Ayati's work has contributed significantly to understanding traffic safety challenges and has been cited by transportation safety researchers and policy-makers worldwide.
Vehicle crash causation, severity modeling, and prevention strategies
Cost-benefit analysis, external costs, and economic impact assessment
Driver drowsiness, fatigue effects, and behavioral analysis in traffic incidents
Clear zones, embankment safety, and infrastructure design optimization
Light Rail Transit systems, mass transit optimization, and planning
Railway-highway grade crossings, accident severity prediction
Department: Civil Engineering
Division: Transportation Engineering
Location: Tehran, Iran
Sharif University of Technology is one of Iran's leading technical universities, recognized for excellence in engineering research and education.
Total Publications: 30+ peer-reviewed publications
Citation Count: 200+ citations across verified publications
Research Period: 2004 - Present
Dr. Ayati's publications appear in leading international journals including Scientia Iranica, Journal of Transportation Research, Journal of Safety Research, and the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers.