2019 D&J Birdwell Award for Teaching Excellence, Study Abroad: Rome Spring Program
2015 Fulbright-Fondazione CON IL SUD for Teaching&Research, "Empowering Locals to Improve Transportation Services", Università di Cagliari, Italy
2014 E.B. Snead ’25 Career Development Professorship I
2014 Transportation Research Board of the National Academy’s Certificate of Appreciation "in recognition of the service as Secretary of the TRB Paratransit Committee, leading and significantly improving the paper review process for both authors and reviewers"
2006 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award, 3rd Place: "A Hybrid Fixed and Flexible Transportation Service: Description, Viability, Formulation, Optimization and Heuristic" - [pdf]
2004 CUTC National Student Paper Award: "An Insertion Heuristic for Scheduling MAST Services" - [pdf]
Teaching:
Texas A&M University:
CVEN765 (G) - Advanced Civil Engineering Systems
CVEN672 (G) - Engineering and Planning Urban Transportation Systems
CVEN322 (UG) - Civil Engineering Systems (Optimization/Simulation/Engineering Economics)
CVEN302 (UG) - Computer Applications in Civil Engineering and Construction
(G) Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Road Transportation Systems – Intro to Queueing & Operations Research
Universita' Roma Tre:
(G) Engineering Systems Modeling and Applications
Universita' di Cagliari:
(G) Engineering Systems Modeling and Applications
Research Interests: (more details)
Modeling, Design and Optimization of Demand Responsive Services, such as Feeders, ADA Paratransit, Innovative Transit/Logistic Services and Port Operations.
Analytics and Continuous Approximation Models; Valid Inequalities and Logic Constraints; Scheduling Algorithms; Multi-Objective Decision Analysis.
Funded Research Projects:
"Reducing Emission by Using Connected Automated Vehicles in Large Urban Areas", Texas A&M University - T3 Program
"SpiralMoove: A ‘Spiral’ Algorithm to Enhance Carsharing Reservation Procedures", CIREM (University of Cagliari)
"Laying the Foundation for the Development of an Intelligent Tutoring System for Operations Research", Texas A&M University - T3 Program
"Transit’s Contribution to Livability in Rural Communities: Exploration Method and Materials", University Transportation Center (UTC) - Tier 1 National Center for Transit Research Strategic Goal: Livable Communities
"Undergraduate Course with International Experience", Dwight Look College of Engineering - Innovation Fund for Global Education
"Innovative Strategy for Paratransit Services", TRB Transit IDEA
"Zone/Fleet Sizing for MAST Services", DOT (through SWUTC)
"The Multiple Vehicle MAST Service: Design and Scheduling", DOT (through UTCM)
"Evaluating the Effect of Street Network Connectivity on First/Last Mile Transit Performance", State of TX (through SWUTC)
"Long-Range Strategic Issues Affecting Preservation, Maintenance and Renewal of Highway Infrastructure", NCHRP 20-83
"An Innovative and Flexible Approach for Agriculture Transit System Design to Improve Rural Life and Opportunities", USDA (through 1890 Research and Extension, SCSU)
"Evaluating the Use of Transfers for Improving Rural Public Transportation Systems", DOT (through UTCM)
"Analyzing and Improving Crane Scheduling Operations", DOT (through UTCM)
"Optimized Deployment of Emissions Reduction Technologies for Large Fleets", State of TX (through SWUTC)
"Multiple Depot Vehicle Routing with Applications to Paratransit and Rural Transportation", DOT (through UTCM)
"Performance Analysis of the Zoning Strategies for ADA Paratransit Services", State of TX (through SWUTC)
"Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Signal Coordination of Oversaturated Traffic Networks", State of TX (through SWUTC)
"Benchmarking and Improving Texas Rural Public Transportation Systems", TxDOT
"Transit Services for Sprawling Areas with Relatively Low Demand Density: A Pilot Study in the Texan Border’s Colonias", State of TX (through SWUTC) and DOT (through UTCM)
"Performance Assessment and Comparison between Fixed and Flexible Transit Services for Different Urban Settings and Demand Distributions", DOT-FTA (through SWUTC)
Books:
Li X. and Quadrifoglio L. (2012), Demand-Responsive Feeder Transit Services, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrücken, Germany, ISBN: 9783847378242
Quadrifoglio L. (2008), A Hybrid Fixed and Flexible Transportation Service, VDM Verlag, Saarbrücken, Germany, ISBN: 9783639032987
Book Chapters:
Chandra S., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L. (2012), "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services", Implementation and Integration of Information Systems in the Service Sector, 142-162, John Wang (ed.), IGI Global, ISBN: 9781466626492
Journal Papers: [UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF THESE MANUSCRIPTS ARE NOT PERMITTED]
Iio K., Zhang Y. and Quadrifoglio L. (2019), "Bid-Based Priority Signal Control in a Connected Environment: Concept", Transportation Research Record, 2673(11), 737-747 - [pdf]
Lu W. and Quadrifoglio L. (2019), "Fair Cost Allocation for Ridesharing Services - Modeling, Mathematical Programming and an Algorithm to Find the Nucleolus", Transportation Research, Part B: Methodological, 121, 41-55 - [pdf]
Cipriani E., Fusco G., Patella S.M., Petrelli M. and Quadrifoglio L. (2019), "Transit Network Design for Small-Medium Size Cities", Transportation Planning and Technology, 42, 1, 84-97 - [pdf]
Wang B., Li Y., Quadrifoglio L. and Yin K. (2018), "Distribution Product Packaging to Maximize Net Revenue", Computers & Industrial Engineering, 121, 150-160 - [pdf]
Shirazi M., Aashtiani H. and Quadrifoglio L. (2017), "Estimating the Minimal Revenue Tolls in Large-Scale Roadway Networks Using the Dynamic Penalty Function Method", Computers & Industrial Engineering, 107, 120–127 - [pdf]
Lu W., Quadrifoglio L. and Petrelli M. (2017), "Reliability Analysis of Centralized vs. Decentralized Zoning Strategies for Paratransit Services", Transportation Research Procedia, 25, 4100-4113 - [pdf]
Lee D., Quadrifoglio L., Sanjust di Teulada B. and Meloni I. (2016), "Discovering Relationships between Factors of Round-trip Car Sharing by Using Association Rules Approach", Procedia Engineering, 161, 1282-1288 - [pdf]
Zeng X., Sun X., Zhang Y. and Quadrifoglio L. (2015), "Person-Based Adaptive Priority Signal Control with Connected-Vehicle Information", Transportation Research Record, 2487, 78-87 - [pdf]
Lu W., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L. (2014), "Innovative Operating Strategies for Paratransit Services with Zoning", Transportation Research Record, 2469, 120-128 - [pdf]
Chandra S. and Quadrifoglio L. (2013), "A Model for Estimating the Optimal Cycle Length of Demand Responsive Feeder Transit Services", Transportation Research, Part B, 51, 1-16 - [pdf]
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L. (2013), "Evaluating Centralized vs. Decentralized Zoning Strategies for Metropolitan ADA Paratransit Services", Journal of Transportation Engineering, 139(5), 524–532 - [pdf]
Chandra S. and Quadrifoglio L. (2013), "Critical Street Links for Demand Responsive Feeder Transit Services", Computers & Industrial Engineering, 66, 584-592 - [pdf]
Kuo P., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L. (2013), "Modeling Spatial Effects on Demand Estimation of ADA Paratransit Services", Transportation Research Record, 2352, 146-154 - [pdf]
Chandra S. and Quadrifoglio L. (2013), "A New Street Connectivity Indicator to Predict Performance for Feeder Transit Services", Transportation Research, Part C, 30, 67-80 - [pdf]
Xing Y., Yin K., Quadrifoglio L. and Wang B. (2012), "Dispatch Problem of Automated Guided Vehicles for Serving Tandem Lift Quay Crane", Transportation Research Record, 2273, 79-86 - [pdf]
Xie Y., Lu W., Wang W. and Quadrifoglio L. (2012), "A Multimodal Location and Routing Model for Hazardous Materials Transportation", Journal of Hazardous Materials, 227-228, 135-141 - [pdf]
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L. (2012), "Evaluating the Zoning Design with Transfers for Paratransit Services", Transportation Research Record, 2277, 82-89 - [pdf]
Putha R., Quadrifoglio L. and Zechman E. (2012), "Comparing Ant Colony Optimization and Genetic Algorithm Approaches for Solving Traffic Signal Coordination under Oversaturation Conditions", Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 27, 14-28 - [pdf]
Yin K., Tian C., Wang B. and Quadrifoglio L. (2012), "Analysis of Taxiway Aircraft Traffic at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas", Transportation Research Record, 2266, 85-94 - [pdf]
Li X. and Quadrifoglio L. (2011), "2-Vehicle Zone Optimal Design for Feeder Transit Services", Public Transport, 3, 89-104 - [pdf]
Bari M., Zietsman J., Quadrifoglio L. and Farzaneh M. (2011), "Optimal Deployment Plan of Emission Reduction Technologies for Construction Equipment", Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 61, 611-630 - [pdf]
Ramani T., Zietsman J., Knowles W. and Quadrifoglio L. (2011), "Sustainability Enhancement Tool for State DOTs Using Performance Measurement", Journal of Transportation Engineering, 137, 6, 404-415 - [pdf]
Chandra S., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L. (2011), "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services", International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector, 3(3), 27-47 - [pdf]
Ramani T., Quadrifoglio L. and Zietsman J. (2010), "Accounting for Nonlinearity in the MCDM Approach for Transportation Planning Applications", IEEE Transaction on Engineering Management, 57, 4, 702-710 - [pdf]
Li X. and Quadrifoglio L. (2010), "Feeder Transit Services: Choosing between Fixed or Demand Responsive Policy", Transportation Research, Part C, 18, 770-780 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L. and Li X. (2009), "A Methodology to Derive the Critical Demand Density for Designing and Operating Feeder Transit Services", Transportation Research, Part B, 43, 922-935 - [pdf]
Li X. and Quadrifoglio L. (2009), "Optimal Zone Design for Feeder Transit Services", Transportation Research Record, 2111, 2, 100-108 - [pdf]
Diana M., Quadrifoglio L. and Pronello C. (2009), "A Methodology for Comparing Distances Traveled by Performance Equivalent Fixed Route and Demand Responsive Transit Services", Transportation Planning and Technology, 32, 4, 377-399 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L., Dessouky M. and Ordóñez F. (2008), "MAST Services: MIP Formulation and Strengthening with Logic Constraints", European Journal of Operational Research, 185, 481–494 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L., Dessouky M. and Ordóñez F. (2008), "A Simulation Study of Demand Responsive Transit System Design", Transportation Research, Part A, 42, 718–737 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L. (2008), "A Bottom-Up Risk-Based Resource Allocation Methodology to Counter Terrorism", International Journal of Society Systems Science, 1, 1, 4-25 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L. and Dessouky M. (2008), "Sensitivity Analyses over the Service Area for MAST Services", Computer-Aided Systems in Public Transport, M. Hickman, P. Mirchandani, and S. Voss (eds.), Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, 600, Springer (Heidelberg), 419-432 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L., Dessouky M. and Palmer K. (2007), "An Insertion Heuristic for Scheduling MAST Services", Journal of Scheduling, 10, 25-40 - [pdf]
Diana M., Quadrifoglio L. and Pronello C. (2007), "Emissions of Demand Responsive Services as an Alternative to Conventional Transit Systems", Transportation Research, Part D, 12, 183-188 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L., Hall R.W. and Dessouky M. (2006), "Performance and Design of MAST Services: Bounds on the Maximum Longitudinal Velocity", Transportation Science, 40, 351-363 - [pdf]
Aldaihani M., Quadrifoglio L., Dessouky M. and Hall R.W. (2004), "Network Design for a Grid Hybrid Transit Service", Transportation Research, Part A, 38, 511-530 - [pdf]
Refereed Conference Papers:
Ziyadidegan S., Guo X. and Quadrifoglio L., "Determining the Vehicle Platoon Size at a Signalized Intersection in an Environment of Intervehicle Communication", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2021
Ziyadidegan S., Quadrifoglio L., Floris E., Gravellu M. and Sottile E., "Evaluating an Innovative Sub-Leasing Type of the Round-trip Carsharing", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2021
Iio K., Zhang Y. and Quadrifoglio L., "Bid-Based Priority Signal Control in a Connected Environment: Concept", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2019
Mattson J., Godavarthy R., Quadrifoglio L., Sener I., Hough J., Jain J., Brooks J. and Simek C., "Transportation’s Impact on Community Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction in the United States", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2019
Zhou H., Hawkins G. and Quadrifoglio L., "Multi-Objective Optimization of Arterial Signal Coordination with Uneven Double Cycling", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2018
Jalal M., Floris I. and Quadrifoglio L., "Computer-Aided Prediction of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Using ANN", CIE47, Lisbon, Portugal, Oct 2017 - [pdf]
Colombaroni C., Fusco G., Isaenko N. and Quadrifoglio L., "Optimization of Container Operations at Inland Intermodal Terminals", IEEE-MT-ITS, Naples, Italy, Jun 2017 - [pdf]
Cipriani E., Fusco G., Patella S., Petrelli M. and Quadrifoglio L., "Transit Network Design for Small Medium Size Cities", CASPT, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Jul 2015
Hosseinian S. and Quadrifoglio L., "Optimal Planning of Energy Efficiency Programs with the Paid-From-Savings Financing Strategy", Engineering Sustainability, Pittsburgh, PA, Apr 2015
Lu W. and Quadrifoglio L., "Reliability Analysis of Centralized Versus Decentralized Zoning Strategies for Paratransit Services", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2015
Sun X., Zeng X., Zhang Y. and Quadrifoglio L., "Person-Based Adaptive Priority Signal Control with Connected-Vehicle Information", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2015
Lu W. and Quadrifoglio L., "Innovative Operating Strategies for Paratransit Services", IDEA Program, TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2014
Xing Y., Yin K., Quadrifoglio L. and Wang B., "Local Sequence-Cut Method for Automated Guided Vehicle Dispatching Problem at Automated Container Terminals with Tandem Lift Quay Cranes", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2014
Lu W., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Innovative Operating Strategies for Paratransit Services with Zoning", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2014
Kuo P., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Modeling Spatial Effects on Demand Estimation of ADA Paratransit Services", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2013
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Evaluating the Zoning Design with Transfers for Paratransit Services", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2012
Yin K., Tian C., Wang B. and Quadrifoglio L., "Taxiway Aircraft Traffic Analysis at George Bush Intercontinental Airport", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2012
Chandra S. and Quadrifoglio L., "A New Connectivity Indicator to Predict Performance for Feeder Transit Services", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2012
Xing Y., Yin K., Quadrifoglio L. and Wang B., "Dispatch Problem of Automated Guided Vehicles for Serving Tandem Lift Quay Crane", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2012
Xie Y., Lu W., Wang W. and Quadrifoglio L., "A Multimodal Location and Routing Model for Hazardous Materials Transportation", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2012
Chandra, S. and Quadrifoglio L., "Critical Links for DRT Feeder Transit Services", CIE, Los Angeles, CA, Oct 2011
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "An Insertion Heuristic for Coordinated Zoning Paratransit Systems", MISTA, Phoenix, AZ, Aug 2011
Lu W., Lu L. and Quadrifoglio L., "Scheduling Multiple Vehicle Mobility Allowance Shuttle Transit (m-MAST) Services", IEEE-ITSC, Washington, DC, Oct 2011 - [pdf]
Lu W., Xie Y., Wang W. and Quadrifoglio L., "An Analytical Model to Select the Fleet Size for MAST Systems", IEEE-FISTS, Vienna, Austria, Jun 2011 - [pdf]
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Coordinated Decentralized Paratransit Systems: Formulation and Comparison with Alternative Strategies", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2011
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Evaluating Zoning Strategies for ADA Paratransit Systems", PANAM, Lisbon, Portugal, Jul 2010
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Centralized vs. Decentralized Zoning Strategies for Metropolitan Paratransit Systems", WCTR, Lisbon, Portugal, Jul 2010
Putha R., Quadrifoglio L. and Zechman E., "Using Ant Colony Optimization for Solving Traffic Signal Coordination in Oversaturated Networks", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2010
Chandra S., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Headway for Feeder Transit Services", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2010
Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Centralized vs. Decentralized Zoning Strategies for Metropolitan Paratransit Systems", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2010
Chandra S., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services", WSC, Austin, TX, Dec 2009
Zietsman J., Ramani T., Quadrifoglio L. and Knowles W., "Applying Sustainable Transportation in Texas", SATC, Pretoria, South Africa, Jul 2009
Chandra S., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Optimal Headway for Feeder Transit Services: A Case Study in the Texas Border's Colonias", EURO, Bonn, Germany, Jul 2009
Chandra S., Shen C. and Quadrifoglio L., "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services", SIDT, Milan, Italy, Jun 2009
Re J. and Quadrifoglio L., "A Study to Evaluate Current Methods for Generating Parking Demand and On-Site Capacity for Shopping Centers", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2009
Ramani T., Quadrifoglio L. and Zietsman J., "Improving the Performance-Measurement Based MCDM Approach for Transportation Planning Applications", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2009
Li X. and Quadrifoglio L., "Optimal Zone Design for Feeder Transit Services", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2009
Quadrifoglio L., Dessouky M. and Ordóñez F., "MAST Services: MIP Formulation and Strengthening with Logic Constraints", Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 5015, 387-391: CPAIOR, Paris, France, May 2008 - [pdf]
Li X. and Quadrifoglio L., "Feeding with DR or Fixed-Route Transit: A Simulation Analysis for Decision Making", TRB, Washington, DC, Jan 2008
Diana M., Pronello C. and Quadrifoglio L., "Analisi Comparativa dei Consumi Energetici e delle Emissioni Inquinanti di Tipologie Alternative di Trasporto Pubblico su Strada", SIDT, Pisa, Italy, Oct 2005 - [pdf]
Quadrifoglio L. and Dessouky M., "MAST Services: Formulation and Simulation Comparison with Conventional Fixed Route Bus Services", MSO, Kauai, Hawaii, USA, Aug 2004 - [pdf]