Professor Archak Mittal
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay
Advancing transportation engineering through connected vehicles, intelligent systems, and data-driven solutions for safer, more efficient urban mobility.
About Professor Mittal
Professor Archak Mittal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay . With extensive industry experience from Ford Motor Company and Leidos Corporation, his research focuses on connected vehicles, traffic flow optimization, and intelligent transportation systems. Dr. Mittal earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and was elected as an Associate of the Indian Academy of Sciences in 2024.
Research Highlights
Pioneering research in transportation engineering with focus on connected vehicles and smart city solutions.
Connected Vehicles
Development of simulation frameworks and optimization algorithms for connected and automated vehicle systems in complex urban environments.
Smart Cities
Integration of intelligent transportation systems within smart city frameworks using real-time data analytics and adaptive control mechanisms.
Safety Systems
Advanced safety solutions for vulnerable road users through intelligent detection systems and predictive modeling approaches.
Recent Publications
View All PublicationsMachine Learning Approaches for Real-Time Traffic Signal Optimization in Connected Vehicle Environments
This study presents novel machine learning algorithms for dynamic traffic signal control using real-time connected vehicle data to optimize urban traffic flow.
Safety Analysis of Vulnerable Road Users in Connected Vehicle Environments
Comprehensive analysis of pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements through connected vehicle technologies and intelligent infrastructure systems.