About Professor Mittal
Learn about my academic journey, professional experience, and research contributions in transportation engineering and connected vehicle technologies.
Academic Journey
Professor Archak Mittal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He brings extensive industry experience from his tenure at Ford Motor Company and Leidos Corporation, where he worked on cutting-edge connected and automated vehicle technologies.
His research focuses on developing innovative solutions for modern transportation challenges, particularly in the areas of connected vehicles, traffic flow optimization, and intelligent transportation systems. He combines advanced simulation modeling, machine learning, and real-world data analysis to create practical solutions for urban mobility.
Dr. Mittal earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University and has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being elected as an Associate of the Indian Academy of Sciences in 2024. His work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in the rapidly evolving field of transportation technology.
Education
Academic background spanning transportation engineering, systems analysis, and advanced research methodologies.
Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning
Dissertation focused on assessing the impact of connected vehicles at freeway, arterial, and path level through characterization, modeling and active management.
M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning
Specialized in traffic flow theory, intelligent transportation systems, and connected vehicle technologies.
B.Tech with Honors in Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
Civil Engineering with Minor in Management
Graduated with honors specializing in transportation and infrastructure engineering. Completed minor from Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay.
Professional Experience
A blend of academic research and industry experience in transportation technology and connected vehicle systems.
Academic Positions
Assistant Professor
2024 - PresentDepartment of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay
Leading research in transportation systems engineering, V2X technologies, and intelligent transportation systems. Specializing in connected and autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and big data analytics in traffic management.
Associate Professor
2024 - PresentIIT Bombay-FedEx ALFA, Centre for Advanced Logistics and Focused Analytics
Associate Professor role focusing on advanced logistics research and analytics applications in transportation and supply chain management.
Professor In-Charge
2024 - PresentSeDriCa, Urban Autonomous Vehicle Team, IIT Bombay
Leading the urban autonomous vehicle team, overseeing research and development of autonomous vehicle technologies tailored for Indian road conditions.
Industry Experience
Connected Autonomous Vehicle Research Engineer
2023 - 2024Leidos Corporation
Washington DC, USA
Conducted advanced research on connected autonomous vehicle systems for government and commercial applications, focusing on V2X communication technologies and intelligent transportation infrastructure.
Senior Transportation Modeling Research Engineer
2018 - 2023Ford Motor Company
Michigan, USA
Led transportation modeling research initiatives, developed algorithms for connected vehicle applications, and contributed to Ford's autonomous driving and smart mobility technologies.
International Collaborations
Visiting Scholar
2013Leibniz University Hannover (under Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Peter Wriggers)
Hannover, Germany
Conducted collaborative research in computational mechanics and transportation engineering applications during visiting scholar program.
Visiting Scholar
2012University Roma Tre (under Prof. Nicola L. Rizzi)
Rome, Italy
Participated in international research collaboration focusing on structural mechanics and transportation infrastructure analysis.
Skills & Expertise
Technical competencies and research areas spanning transportation engineering and technology.
Transportation Systems
- Connected & Automated Vehicles
- Traffic Flow Theory
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Urban Mobility Planning
- Highway Design & Operations
Technical Skills
- Simulation Modeling (SUMO, VISSIM)
- Machine Learning & AI
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- Python, R, MATLAB
- GIS & Spatial Analysis
Research Areas
- V2X Communication Technologies
- Smart City Infrastructure
- Traffic Safety Analysis
- Big Data in Transportation
- Optimization Algorithms