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.

Professor Archak Mittal

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.

50+
Peer-Reviewed Papers
9
Awards & Honors
300+
Citations
2024
IAS Associate

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.

• Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
• Traffic Flow Optimization
• Mixed Traffic Scenarios

Smart Cities

Integration of intelligent transportation systems within smart city frameworks using real-time data analytics and adaptive control mechanisms.

• Real-time Traffic Management
• Adaptive Signal Control
• Urban Mobility Planning

Safety Systems

Advanced safety solutions for vulnerable road users through intelligent detection systems and predictive modeling approaches.

• Pedestrian Safety Systems
• Cyclist Protection
• Emergency Response
Transportation Research Part C • 2024

Machine 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.

Accident Analysis & Prevention • 2024

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.