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Purvang Chaudhari

Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

I am Purvang, a Ph.D. student in the Civil Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai. Under the guidance of Prof. P. Vedagiri and Prof. Nagendra Velaga, my research focuses on modeling truck driver behavior under the influence of adverse weather conditions. This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of how different weather conditions affect truck drivers' driving patterns compared to normal conditions. In addition, I explore driver compliance with advanced warning systems during adverse weather, which can inform policymakers and researchers about how to improve safety for commercial vehicles.

I have been honored with the prestigious Prime Minister's Research Fellowship by the Government of India, which supports my research efforts. This fellowship reflects the importance of my work in contributing to the understanding of how weather impacts road safety and truck operations. My goal is to provide actionable insights that can help enhance road safety protocols and inform the design of more effective warning systems.

Before pursuing my Ph.D., I completed my Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Transportation Engineering and Planning at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat. During my M.Tech, I gained expertise in traffic management, transportation planning, and road safety, which laid the foundation for my current research. I also hold a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from SVNIT, where my interest in transportation systems first developed.

My broader research interests include factors influencing driver behavior, road safety, intelligent transport systems, and the geometric design of highways. Through my work, I aim to contribute to creating safer and more efficient transportation systems, particularly by addressing the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions. By combining data-driven analysis and policy-oriented recommendations, my research strives to improve the resilience and safety of road networks globally.

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