We are proud to announce that Dr. Tyler Dick has been honored with the Cambridge Systematics Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) New Faculty Award. This distinguished recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to the field of transportation, particularly through his outstanding teaching, mentorship, research, and public service.
Dr. Tyler Dick is an Assistant Professor in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Before joining the university in 2022, he spent a decade at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) as a Research Associate Professor, Lecturer, and Principal Research Engineer. His work focuses on railway design, operations, and capacity, as well as alternative energy solutions for the rail industry. At The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Tyler Dick leads a team of graduate students conducting research for Class 1 railroads, transportation agencies, and industry sponsors, further advancing innovation in railway operations.
This award is a testament to Dr. Dick’s dedication to education, mentorship, and groundbreaking research in the transportation field. His passion for shaping the future of railway engineering and transportation is evident in his outstanding contributions to both academia and industry.
Learn more about Dr. C. Tyler Dick: https://sites.utexas.edu/train/
