Oklahoma Transportation Summer Symposium 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
8:30am - 4:30 pm CT
OSU Hamm Institute for American Energy
300 NE 9th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
2025 Summer Symposium Brings Together Transportation Leaders and Innovators
The Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC) proudly co-organized the 2025 Summer Symposium, led by Oklahoma State University, on July 29 at the OSU Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City. The event began at 8:30 a.m. and welcomed attendees with breakfast and networking opportunities. OSU Associate Dean Dr. John Veenstra delivered opening remarks, setting the tone for a full day of collaboration and knowledge sharing. The symposium featured distinguished invited speakers, including Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz, Blaine Leonard from UDOT, and Max Harris from the City of Oklahoma City. With six technical sessions showcasing 24 presentations and a poster session featuring 31 research projects, the event offered a comprehensive look at current innovations and challenges in transportation. The SPTC was pleased to help bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for this impactful and engaging event. Three OU students received recognition for their research including two best poster awards and one honorable mention.
Sponsored By Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Organized By Oklahoma State University (OSU), In Collaboration with the Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC) and University of Oklahoma (OU)
Best Poster Award - 1st Place
Examining the Potential Of Woven Thermoplastic FRP Tapes in Asphalt for Rapid Bridge Deck Protection
Authors: Mumtaheena Reza, Brandon Vu, Dr. Ashik Ali, Dr. Shreya Vemuganti, OU
Photo left to right: Arif Sadri, Mumtaheena Reza, Joshua Li
Best Poster Award - 2nd Place
Modeling EV Adoption Potential Using Public Perception and Infrastructure Accessibility.
Authors: Khondhaker Al Momin, Dr. H.M. Imran Kays, Dr. Arif Mohaimin Sadri, OU
Photo left to right: Arif Sadri, Khondhaker Al Momin, Joshua Li
Best Poster Award - Honorable Mention
Mixed-Effect Models for Assessing Variable Speed Limit (VSL) Signs.
Authors: Julio Cesar Jurado, Dr. Mohammadali Shirazi, OU
