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Ferlis, Robert A (Bob) [Technical Director]

First Name :  Robert A (Bob)
Last Name :  Ferlis
Telephone :  202-493-3268
E-mail :  robert.ferlis@dot.gov
Title :  Technical Director, Operations Research and Development
Team :  Program Management
Backup Person :  N/A
Office Code :  HRDO-1
Office :  Office of Operations Research and Development

Areas of Expertise

Advanced Vehicle Control Systems

Automated Highway System

Emergency Transportation Operations

Enhanced Digital Mapping

Intelligent Vehicle-Infrastructure

Traffic Management

Vehicle-Highway Automation Research and Development

Roles and Responsibilities

Coordinate project team activities for Federal Highway Administration's strategic plan and performance plan goals and objectives

Conduct research, development, and technology product deployment

Liaise with the Exploratory Advanced Research Program and Federal Highway Administration headquarters and field offices

Provide intelligent transportation system support

Conduct research on advanced mobility systems, vehicle-highway automation, and vehicle-infrastructure integration