Research Group
Here you can find more information about the lab members who help me with my
research, and about some of their own research activities.
[Current]
[Alumni and Theses]
[Photos]
Current Graduate Students

| William Alexander
B.S., Computer Science, The University of Alabama, 2017
B.S., Mathematics, The University of Alabama, 2017
wealexander at utexas dot edu
William focused on optimization, communications, and transportation engineering during his undergraduate
studies, before joining Dr. Boyles' group in 2017. He is currently interested in applying distributed algorithms,
optimization techniques, machine learning, and communication technologies to improve transportation networks.
Outside the lab, he is an avid scuba diver and a poor golfer.
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| Priyadarshan Patil
M.S.E., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2016
B.Tech., Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2015 (minor: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship)
priyadarshan at utexas dot edu
Website: www.pdpatil.in
Priyadarshan joined Dr. Boyles' group in Fall 2017. After working on multiobjective network algorithms for
minimizing emissions as an undergraduate student, he explored choice modeling during his MS studies. He also
investigated convergence criteria for static traffic assignment, parking and equity issues using dynamic traffic
assignment, and assisted the city of West Lake Hills with a traffic study. His current interests include network
optimization, dynamic traffic assignment, and its application toward automated vehicles.
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| Tengkuo Zhu
M.S., Highway and Bridge Engineering, Southeast University
B.S., Highway and Bridge Engineering, Southeast University
zhutengkuo at utexas dot edu
Tengkuo joined Dr. Boyles' group in Fall 2017. As an undergraduate and MS student, he conducted research
into the mechanical properties and lifecycle analysis of highway construction materials, such as asphalt
and engineered cementilious concrete. His current research interests include network modeling and optimization,
autonomous vehicles, and intelligent transportation systems.
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Past Postdocs and Present Coordinates
- Alireza Khani (PhD, University of Arizona). Currently Assistant Professor at University of Minnesota.
Past Graduate Students and Present Coordinates
Undergraduate Students
- Rishabh Thakkar, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018-present
- Karthik Velayutham, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018-present
- James Lentz, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2018-present
- Mohammad Zaidi, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018-Spring 2019
- Kristopher Holder, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2018
- Shannon Scott, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2018-Spring 2019
- Anthony Battista, University of Massachussetts Amherst, Summer 2017
- Mathias Hanssen, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2017
- Tejas Chaudhary, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2015-Spring 2018
- Rahul Patel, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2015-Spring 2017
- Mark Stahl, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2015-Fall 2018
- Diego Neri, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2016
- Jesus Osorio, Valparaiso University, Summer 2016
- Hagen Fritz, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2015-Spring 2016
- Rebecca Hutchinson, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2015-Summer 2016
- Rachel Allensworth, The University of Texas at Austin, Spring-Summer 2014
- Reese Hatridge, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2013
- Peter Kozey, Vanderbilt University, Summer 2013
- Kimberly Selph, Washington State University, Summer 2012
- Alexandra Dukeman, University of Wyoming, Summer 2011
- Hannah Olsen, University of Wyoming, Summer 2011
- Chris Melson, University of Wyoming, Summer 2010
- Rebecca Franke, University of Kentucky, Summer 2010
Group Activities
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Birthday party, Fall 2019
Potluck, Fall 2018
Priyadarshan Patil, intramural racquetball champion, Fall 2018
Hiking at Turkey Creek, Fall 2018
Hiking at Turkey Creek, Fall 2018
Birthday party, Fall 2018
Transportation Technology Tournament, Summer 2018
Potluck, Spring 2018
Longhorn Run, Spring 2018
Birthday party, Fall 2017
Ehsan's farewell, Summer 2017
Racquetball, Summer 2017
Willem's farewell, Spring 2017
Longhorn Run, Spring 2017
Potluck, Fall 2016
Racquetball, Summer 2016
Tarun's farewell, Summer 2016
Rachel's (temporary) farewell, Summer 2016
Potluck, Spring 2016
Potluck, Fall 2015
Potluck, Summer 2015
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