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Sunday, January 11 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM ET 
Washington, DC 

Marriott Marquis, Marquis Salon 9&10 (M2)

Hosts:

Robert Bertini, University of Alabama,
Samer Hamdar, George Washington University

Sponsored by: Transportation Research Board Safety and Operations Group Committee (AC000)

A scholar, a mentor, a friend …. Prof. Hani Sobhi Mahmassani passed away on July 15, 2025. For many of us, the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting will not be the same without his presence. With his long list of contributions to TRB as committee member, chair, review coordinator, session organizer, author, presenter, panelist ….  Hani became the epicenter of many of the events we attended. He was a leading authority in the transportation sector with his knowledge and expertise sought by government agencies, private companies and academic institutions around the world. He was a member of the National Academy of Engineering with invaluable contributions to the field. A litany of honors testifies to Hani’s significance and standing in the world of transportation science. This session will offer a chance for attendees to describe Hani’s irreplaceable role in our community and how he impacted TRB and its work.

Sources to learn more about the details of his career and accomplishments include:

“Professor Hani Mahmassani Passes Away”, by Brian Sandalow, July 16, 2025. https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2025/07/professor-hani-mahmassani-passes-away/

“Hani Mahmassani, ITS 'rock star' academic, passes away”, by Adam Hill, July 18, 2025. https://www.itsinternational.com/news/hani-mahmassani-its-rock-star-academic-passes-away.