Dr. Bhavsar’s primary research focus is Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). His research investigates how advanced technologies, such as nano technology can be utilized to develop a next generation connected transportation system for a sustainable mobility. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on developing an evaluation framework for connected vehicle technology supported alternative fuel vehicles. In addition to his academic appointments, Dr. Bhavsar worked for Iteris, Inc. in Atlanta, a leading global ITS company. His work has been published in several peer reviewed journals, which includes Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies and Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board.