RAMACHANDRAN  BALAKRISHNA, Ph. D.

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Bullet Books and book chapters

(8) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva, J. Bottom and S. Gao (2013) "Information Impacts on Traveler Behavior and Network Performance: State of Knowledge and Future Directions." S. V. Ukkusuri and K. Ozbay (editors) Advances in Dynamic Network Modeling in Complex Transportation Systems, pp. 193-224, Springer (ISBN: 978-1-4614-6242-2).
(7) Y.-C. Chiu, J. Bottom, M. Mahut, A. Paz, R. Balakrishna, T. Waller and J. Hicks (2011) "Dynamic Traffic Assignment: A Primer." Transportation Research Circular E-C153.
(6) M. Ben-Akiva, H. N. Koutsopoulos, C. Antoniou, and R. Balakrishna (2010) "Traffic Simulation with DynaMIT." J. Barcelo (editor) Fundamentals of Traffic Simulation, pp. 363-398, Springer (ISBN: 978-1-4419-6141-9).
(5) M. Ben-Akiva, H. N. Koutsopoulos, T. Toledo, Q. Yang, C. F. Choudhury, C. Antoniou, and R. Balakrishna (2010) "Traffic Simulation with MITSIMLab." J. Barcelo (editor) Fundamentals of Traffic Simulation, pp. 233-268, Springer (ISBN: 978-1-4419-6141-9).
(4) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2008) "Time-Dependent Origin-Destination Estimation Without Assignment Matrices." E. Chung and A.-G. Dumont (editors) Transport Simulation: Beyond Traditional Approaches, pp. 201-213, EPFL Press (ISBN: 978-1-4200-9509-8).
(3) R. Balakrishna (2007) "Off-Line Calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Analysis, Algorithms and Applications." VDM Verlag Dr. Muller (ISBN: 978-3-8364-2089-1). [Buy from Amazon.com]
(2) B. Park, D. M. Pampati and R. Balakrishna (2006) "Architecture for On-Line Deployment of DynaMIT in Hampton Roads, VA." Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation (AATT), Chicago, Illinois, 13-16 August, pp. 605-610 (ISBN: 0-7844-0799-1).
(1) R. Balakrishna, H. N. Koutsopoulos and M. Ben-Akiva (2005) "Calibration and Validation of Dynamic Traffic Assignment Systems." H. S. Mahmassani (editor) 16th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory (ISTTT), Maryland, pp. 407-426 (ISBN: 0-08-044680-9).


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Journal papers

(10) Q. Yang, R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan and H. Slavin (2017) "Large-Scale, High-Fidelity Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Framework and Real-World Case Studies." Transportation Research Procedia, Vol. 25, pp. 1290-1299.
(9) C. Antoniou, R. Balakrishna, H. N. Koutsopoulos and M. Ben-Akiva (2011) "Calibration Methods for Simulation-Based Dynamic Traffic Assignment Systems." International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 227-233.
(8) C. Antoniou, R. Balakrishna and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2011) "A Synthesis of Emerging Data Collection Technologies and their Impact on Traffic Management Applications." European Transport Research Review, Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 139-148.
(7) S. Sundaram, H. N. Koutsopoulos, M. Ben-Akiva, C. Antoniou and R. Balakrishna (2011) "Simulation-Based Dynamic Traffic Assignment for Short-Term Planning Applications." Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Vol. 19, Issue 1, pp. 450-462.
(6) R. Balakrishna, Y. Wen, M. Ben-Akiva and C. Antoniou (2008) "Simulation-Based Framework for Transportation Network Management for Emergencies." Transportation Research Record, No. 2041, pp. 80-88.
(5) R. Balakrishna and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2008) "Incorporating Within-Day Transitions in the Simultaneous Off-line Estimation of Dynamic Origin-Destination Flows without Assignment Matrices." Transportation Research Record, No. 2085, pp. 31-38.
(4) R. Balakrishna, C. Antoniou, M. Ben-Akiva, H. N. Koutsopoulos and Y. Wen (2007) "Calibration of Microscopic Traffic Simulation Models: Methods and Application." Transportation Research Record, No. 1999, pp. 198-207.
(3) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2007) "Off-line Calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Simultaneous Demand and Supply Estimation." Transportation Research Record, No. 2003, pp. 50-58.
(2) Y. Wen, R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and S. Smith (2006) "Online Deployment of Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Architecture and Run-Time Management." IEE Proceedings Intelligent Transport Systems (now IET Intelligent Transport Systems), Vol. 153(1), pp. 76-84, March (ISSN: 1748-0248).
(1) R. Balakrishna, H. N. Koutsopoulos, M. Ben-Akiva, B. M. Fernandez-Ruiz and M. Mehta (2005) "Simulation-Based Evaluation of Advanced Traveler Information Systems." Transportation Research Record, No. 1910, pp. 90-98.


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Conference proceedings

(38) R. Balakrishna, S. Sundaram and J. Lam (2019) "A Deployed Population Synthesis Approach that Matches Person Controls and Avoids Known Pitfalls" 17th TRB Transportation Planning Applications Conference, Portland.
(37) R. Balakrishna and S. Sundaram (2019) "Practical Population Synthesis Enhancements to Support Advanced and Activity-Based Travel Demand Models" 15th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), Mumbai, India.
(36) R. Balakrishna and Q. Yang (2018) "Classic Paper Retreat: 'Hybrid Mesoscopic-Microscopic Traffic Simulation' by Burghout et. al." Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics Committee Mid-Year Meeting, Woods Hole, MA.
(35) R. Balakrishna and D. Morgan (2017) "Origin-Destination Trip Table Estimation for Dynamic Traffic Assignment: A Synthesis of the State-of-the-Art." 16th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina.
(34) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan, A. Rabinowicz, H. Slavin and Q. Yang (2017) "New Developments in the Application of Static and Dynamic Traffic Assignment in Practice." hEART2017: 6th Symposium of the European Association for Research in Transportation, Haifa, Israel, September 12-14.
(33) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan, H. Slavin and Q. Yang (2016) "Large-Scale, High-Fidelity Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Framework and Real-World Case Studies." 14th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), July 10-15, Shanghai, China.
(32) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan and Q. Yang (2013) " An Empirical Comparison of Microscopic and Mesoscopic Traffic Simulation Paradigms." 14th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
(31) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan and S. Sundaram (2013) " Methodological Considerations for Integrating Dynamic Traffic Assignment with Activity-Based Models." 14th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
(30) H. Slavin, A. Rabinowicz, D. Morgan, Q. Yang, S. Sundaram and R. Balakrishna (2012) "Recent Advances in Static and Dynamic User Equilibrium Assignment Models." Modeling World 2012, London, United Kingdom.
(29) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan, Q. Yang and H. Slavin (2012) "Comparison of Simulation-Based Dynamic Traffic Assignment Approaches for Planning and Operations Management." 4th TRB Conference on Innovations in Travel Modeling (ITM), Tampa, Florida.
(28) R. Balakrishna, C. Antoniou, H. N. Koutsopoulos, Y. Wen and M. Ben-Akiva (2011) "Calibrating Speed-Density Functions for Mesoscopic Traffic Simulation." 75 Years of the Fundamental Diagram for Traffic Flow Theory (Transportation Research Circular No. E-C149).
(27) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan, H. Slavin and Q. Yang (2011) "Large-Scale Simulation Tools for Transportation Planning and Traffic Operations Management." IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, Washington, D.C.
(26) C. Antoniou, R. Balakrishna and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2010) "Exploiting Emerging Data Collection Technologies for Dynamic Traffic Management Applications." 12th World Conference on Transport Research, Lisboa, Portugal.
(25) R. Balakrishna, S. Sundaram and H. Slavin (2010) "Static Versus Dynamic Travel Time Skims for Disaggregate Mode Choice Model Estimation." The 3rd Conference on Innovations in Travel Modeling, Tempe, Arizona.
(24) R. Balakrishna, S. Sundaram and H. Slavin (2009) "An Empirical Study of Nested Logit Behavioral Model Estimation." The 12th International Conference on Travel Behavior Research (IATBR), Jaipur, India, December 13-18.
(23) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan and Q. Yang (2009) "Comparing Dynamic Traffic Assignment Approaches for Planning." 12th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications COnference, Houston, Texas.
(22) R. Balakrishna and S. Sundaram (2009) "Critical Issues in Estimating and Applying Nested Logit Mode Choice Models." 12th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications COnference, Houston, Texas.
(21) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan, H. Slavin and Q. Yang (2009) "Large-Scale Traffic Simulation Tools for Planning and Operations Management." 12th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems, Redondo Beach, California.
(20) C. Antoniou, R. Balakrishna, H. N. Koutsopoulos and M. Ben-Akiva (2009) "Off-Line and On-Line Calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment Systems." 12th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems, Redondo Beach, California.
(19) R. Balakrishna, D. Morgan, A. Rabinowicz and H. Slavin (2008) "Advances in Origin-Destination Trip Table Estimation for Transportation Planning and Traffic Simulation." European Transport Conference, Leeuwenhorst Conference Center, The Netherlands.
(18) R. Balakrishna and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2008) "Simultaneous Calibration of Dynamic Origin-Destination Matrices with Structural Relationships." Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece, 27-31 May.
(17) R. Balakrishna, Y. Wen, M. Ben-Akiva and C. Antoniou (2008) "Simulation-Based Framework for Transportation Network Management for Emergencies." 87th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(16) R. Balakrishna and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2008) "Incorporating Within-Day Transitions in the Simultaneous Off-line Estimation of Dynamic Origin-Destination Flows without Assignment Matrices." 87th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(15) Y. Wen, R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and S. Smith (2008) "Online Deployment of Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Evaluation and Lessons." 87th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(14) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2007) "Simultaneous Off-line Demand-Supply Calibration for Simulation-Based Dynamic Traffic Assignment Models." 11th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), June 24-28, Berkeley.
(13) Y. Wen, R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and S. Smith (2007) "On-line Deployment of Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Evaluations and Lessons." 11th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), June 24-28, Berkeley.
(12) R. Balakrishna (2007) "Dynamic Origin-Destination Trip Table Estimation for Transportation Planning." 11th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications COnference, Daytona Beach, Florida.
(11) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2007) "Off-line Calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Simultaneous Demand-Supply Estimation." 86th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(10) R. Balakrishna, C. Antoniou, M. Ben-Akiva, H. N. Koutsopoulos and Y. Wen (2007) "Calibration of Microscopic Traffic Simulation Models: Methods and Application." 86th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(9) D. Florian, R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and Y. Wen (2006) "Evaluation of On-line Dynamic Traffic Assignment using Micro-Simulation." Second International Symposium of Transport Simulation (ISTS06), 4-6 September.
(8) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2006) "Time-Dependent Origin-Destination Estimation Without Assignment Matrices." Second International Symposium of Transport Simulation (ISTS06), 4-6 September. 
(7) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and Y. Wen (2006) "Observability in Estimating Time Dependent Origin-Destination Flows from Traffic Counts." First International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA2006), University of Leeds, 21-23 June.
(6) R. Balakrishna, H. N. Koutsopoulos and M. Ben-Akiva (2006) "Simultaneous Offline Demand and Supply Calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment Systems." 85th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(5) R. Balakrishna, H. N. Koutsopoulos, M. Ben-Akiva, B. M. Fernandez-Ruiz and M. Mehta (2005) "Simulation-Based Evaluation of Advanced Traveler Information Systems." 84th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
(4) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva and H. N. Koutsopoulos (2004) "Simulation-Based Evaluation of DynaMIT's Route Guidance and its Impact on Network Travel Times." 10th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 July.
(3) R. Balakrishna, M. Ben-Akiva, H. N. Koutsopoulos and T. Toledo (2004) "Simulation Model Calibration Framework using Aggregate Data." Triennial Symposium on Transportation Analysis (TRISTAN V), Guadeloupe, 13-18 June.
(2) V. Kalyanaraman, B. Ramachandran, B. K. Prasad and B. N. Sridhara (2003) "Analytical Study of 'Sleeved Column' Buckling Restrained Braced System." Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC) 2003 Convention, Squaw Creek, California, September.
(1) V. Kalyanaraman, B. N. Sridhara, V. Thairani and B. Ramachandran (1998) "A Sleeved Bracing System for Earthquake Resistant Design of Tall Buildings." Eleventh Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India, 17-19 December, pp. 713-720.


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Theses               

(3) R. Balakrishna (2006) "Off-Line Calibration of Dynamic Traffic Assignment Models." PhD thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
(2) R. Balakrishna (2002) "Calibration of the Demand Simulator Within a Dynamic Traffic Assignment System." Master's thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
(1) B. Ramachandran (1999) "Bracings for Earthquake-Resistant Design." Undergraduate thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.

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