Dr Anshuman Sharma - Role of human factors in microscopic traffic flow models

IAS Visiting Fellow Dr Anshuman Sharma delivers a seminar on their research - Traffic flow models have long been driven by physics-based principles, yet the key orchestrators of traffic—human drivers—bring a layer of complexity that traditional models often oversimplify. This talk explores the crucial role of human factors in microscopic traffic flow models, emphasizing the cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral intricacies that shape driving decisions. In addition, as transportation evolves into a connected ecosystem, understanding and integrating human factors becomes even more critical to accurately mimic driver behavior. This talk will delve into modeling techniques that bridge the gap between human decision-making and computational simulations, enhancing the realism of both conventional and connected vehicle environments. By embedding human-centric intelligence into microscopic models, we move closer to creating safer, smarter, and more adaptive traffic systems. For more information about the IAS, please visit - https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias