FRANK NGENI

A civil engineering professional and a published author with a specialization in Transportation. Mr. Ngeni has extensive experience in Transportation network planning and safety, design, construction supervision, and contract management. Furthermore, He is a dedicated, resourceful, and innovative transportation engineering researcher with extensive experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), multimodal mobility, Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs), Transportation planning, Travel demand modeling, Transportation systems analysis, Transportation economics, and Traffic Safety. Currently, Mr. Ngeni is a Highway engineer at Consor Engineers, LLC in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Further, He has worked with clients, contractors, and consulting firms in the construction industry in Tanzania for more than 4 years and supervised construction projects as a Project Manager, Project Planner, and Materials Engineer.

• Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS), 2023
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (IEEE - ITSS), (2021)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), (2021)
• Transportation Quantum AI researcher at the Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility (C2M2), (2021)
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), (2021)
• Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET), (2017)
• Engineers Registration Board Tanzania (ERB), (2016)

• Published Journal Articles, Understanding Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Shared-Use-Paths (SUPs) Utilization, Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research, 100012, Boniphace Kutela, Frank Ngeni, Norris Novat, Hellen Shita, Mark Ngotonie, Rafael John Mwekh’iga, Neema Langa, Subasish Das, 2024, The role of socioeconomic and environmental factors on pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) deaths and sentiment analysis: An investigation, Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 23, Frank Ngeni, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Saidi Siuhi, Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula, Cuthbert Ruseruka, 2024, The Use of Topic Modeling and Categorical Correlations to Unveil Autonomous Vehicle Disengagement Patterns, To be determined, Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Judy Perkins, Frank Ngeni, 2023, Augmenting Roadway Safety with Machine Learning and Deep Learning: Pothole Detection and Dimension Estimation Using In-Vehicle Technologies, To be determined, Cuthbert Ruseruka, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Saidi Siuhi, Frank Ngeni, Quincy Anderson, 2023, An Investigation of the Effect of Weather on Vision-Based Pavement Distresses Prediction Model, and The Use of CAN Bus Sensors In the Prediction of Pavement Distresses, Sustainability, 15(8), Cuthbert Ruseruka, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Saidi Siuhi, Frank Ngeni, Kristin Major, 2023, Multiple Object Tracking (MOT) to Solve Traffic Data Occlusion Problem Using DeepSORT and Quantum Computing, South Carolina State University, Frank Ngeni, 2022, Smart Monitoring of Illegal Removal of Road Barricades using Asset Tracking Technologies in Connected and Non-Connected Vehicles, Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility (C2M2), Frank Ngeni, Judith Mwakalonge, Gurcan Comert, Saidi Siuhi, 2022, Hybrid Classical-Quantum Deep Learning Models for Autonomous Vehicle Traffic Image Classification Under Adversarial Attack, Quantum Physics, Reek Majumder, Sakib Mahmud Khan, Fahim Ahmed, Zadid Khan, Frank Ngeni, Gurcan Comert, Judith Mwakalonge, Dimitra Michalaka, Mashrur Chowdhury, 2021, The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse in the United States: Traffic Management and Lessons Learned, Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (TRIP), Frank Ngeni, Judith Mwakalonge, Saidi Siuhi, 2021
• Peer-reviewed Research Project Reports and Papers under Review, Insights into Factors Affecting Discontinuance and Net Users of Electric Vehicles: A Survey-Based Study in California, Under Review, Boni Kutela, Frank Ngeni, Norris Novat, Abdallah Kinero, Mark Ngotonie, Rafael Mwekh’iga, 2023, Prediction of Bike-Sharing Station Capacity Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Under Review, Frank Ngeni, Boniphace Kutela, Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula, Cuthbert Ruseruka, Hannah Musau, Norris Novat, Debbie Aisiana Indah, 2023, The Influence of Roadway Characteristics and Built Environment on the Extent of Overspeeding. An Exploration Using Mobile Automated Traffic Camera Data, Under Review, Boniphace Kutela, Frank Ngeni, Cuthbert Ruseruka, Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula, 2023, An Integrated Regression and Text Mining Approach to Explore Patterns of Fatal and Injury Crashes Along Work Zone Areas, Under Review, Boniphace Kutela, Norris Novat, Meshack Mihayo, Frank Ngeni, Emmanuel Kidando, Robert Kwafo Adarkwa, 2023, A Cloud-based Quantum Artificial Intelligence-supported Truck Platooning Strategy for Safety and Operational Performance, Under Review, Pronab Kumar Biswas, Frank Ngeni, M Sabbir Salek, Jean Michel Tine, Mashrur Chowdhury, Gurcan Comert, Dimitra Michalaka, Judith Mwakalonge, Nathan Huynh, 2023
• Conference Proceedings, Podium, and Poster Presentations, Prediction of Bike-Sharing Station Capacity Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence, 103rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C, January 7-11, 2024, Poster, The Influence of Roadway Characteristics and Built Environment on the Extent of Overspeeding. An Exploration Using Mobile Automated Traffic Camera Data, 103rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C, January 7-11, 2024, Poster, An Integrated Regression and Text Mining Approach to Explore Patterns of Fatal and Injury Crashes Along Work Zone Areas, 103rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C, January 7-11, 2024, Poster, On-Road Design Criteria to Estimate E-bike Level of Service (ELOS), Institution of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Portland, OR, August 13-16, 2023, Podium speaker, Prediction of Traffic Crashes Hotspots using Pavement Distress Data, Road Alignment Data, Spatio-Temporal Data, and Machine Learning Models, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD), Austin, TX, June 14 – 17, 2023, Podium speaker,  HYPERLINK "https://www.iteannualmeeting.org/" Dynamic Fare Pricing in Intermodal Transportation using Machine Learning and Dynamic Programming, Institution of Transportation Engineers (ITE), New Orleans, LA, July 31 – August 3, 2022, Podium speaker,  HYPERLINK "https://www.asce-ictd.org/program/call-submissions" Multiple Object Tracking (MOT) of vehicles to solve vehicle occlusion problem using Simple Online and Real-time Tracking (SORT) and Quantum Computing, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD), Seattle, WA, May 31 – June 3, 2022, Poster,  HYPERLINK "https://annualforum.trforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abstracts-and-Schedule-TRF2022.pdf" The role of Socio-economic and Environmental factors on Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (PVH) deaths: An Investigation, 63rd Annual International Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum (TRF), University of Missouri, Saint Louis, MO, April 7-9, 2022, Podium speaker, Reginald Dupree, Frank Ngeni, Dr. Judith Mwakalonge, Dr. Saidi Siuhi, “ HYPERLINK "https://annualforum.trforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abstracts-and-Schedule-TRF2022.pdf" An Investigation on Vehicle Preferences by Ride Sourcing Drivers, 63rd Annual International Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum (TRF), University of Missouri, Saint Louis, MO, April 7-9, 2022, Podium speaker,  HYPERLINK "https://cecas.clemson.edu/C2M2/funded-projects-2020/" Smart Monitoring of Illegal Removal of Road Barricades using Asset Tracking Technologies in Connected and Non-Connected Vehicles, 5th Annual C²M² Fall Conference, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, October 2021, Poster,  HYPERLINK "https://arxiv.org/abs/2108.01125" Hybrid Classical-Quantum Deep Learning models for Autonomous Vehicle traffic image classification under adversarial attack, 101st Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C, January 09-13, 2022, Poster, Judith Mwakalonge, Omotunde Oredipe, Frank Ngeni, Saidi Siuhi, " Perception Toward Scooters at Institutions of Higher Education Across the US ", 101st Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, January 09-13, 2022, Poster
• Projects, Reconstruction project of I-10 from Weimar-Schulenburg in the Bexar County (San Antonio, Texas), Highway Design Engineer, Consor Engineers, LLC, Reconstruction project of I-10 from Schulenburg-Seguin in the Bexar County (San Antonio, Texas), Highway Design Engineer, Consor Engineers, LLC, Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Design, and Preparation of Tender Documents for Upgrading of Ununio – Mbweni – Mpiji Road to Double Surface Dressing, Highway Design Engineer, M/S Safi Consultants Ltd of Tanzania, Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Design, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and Preparation of Tender Documents for Upgrading of Kibada – Kimbiji/Tundwisongani Jct- Kimbiji Road (48km) and Chekeni Mwasonga- Kimbiji Road to Bitumen Standard, Highway Design Engineer, M/S Mhandisi Consultancy Ltd in Association with Selca Consult (Tanzania) and Safi Consultants Ltd of Tanzania, Review of the Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Design, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), and Preparation of tender documents of Eight Critical Intersections in Dar es Salaam, Highway Design Engineer, M/S ACE Consulting Engineers, Review of Consultancy Services for Design Review and Construction Supervision of Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (BRT) Infrastructure Phase 3, Lot 1-Road works (Nyerere road, Bibi Titi Mohammed St., Maktaba/Azikiwe St., Uhuru St.), Highway Design Engineer, M/S DOHWA Engineering Co. Ltd in Association with UNITEC, Review for consultancy services for Road Safety Audit, Capacity Building, and Baseline Data Collection for the Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System Project-Phase 2, Highway Design Engineer, M/S Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. (ICT), Urgent Patchworks Maintenance of Paved Regional Roads (2017 – 2018), Project Manager, De-silting of Msimbazi River Channel at Jangwani Valley/Morogoro Road (2016 – 2017), Works Inspector, Upgrading of Goba to Mbezi Mwisho Road to Bitumen Standard (2016), Works Inspector
• Certification, I hereby declare that the information contained in this curriculum vitae is true to the best of my knowledge and I am willing to supply further references which regard to supplement the information given above., January 5th, 2023

• An IBM Cloud-based Quantum Artificial Intelligence-supported Truck Platooning Strategy for Safety and Operational workshop in Fall 2021 and organized by C2M2.
• The ArcGIS Pro workshop at Clemson Centre for Geospatial Technologies (CCGT) in May 2021.
• Data Visualization workshop at Clemson Centre for Geospatial Technologies (CCGT) started in June 2021.
• Coders and Quantum AI courses organized by C2M2 from February 2021 to April 2021.
• Technical Auditing of Road Fund Projects – Value for Money (Provider: Ministry of Works, Tanzania, 2018)
• Preparation of TANROADS Maintenance Budget for FY2018/2019 held in Bukoba Municipality in December 2018. (Provider: TANROADS HQ RMMS Team, Tanzania)
• Annual Engineers Day 2016. (Provider: ERB, Tanzania)