Team Members
Leadership
Michael A. Knodler, Jr., Ph.D.
Director
Michael A. Knodler, Jr. Ph.D, is an associate professor in the Transportation Engineering Program of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Chris Ahmadjian, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Chris is responsible for leading a diverse team of highly skilled in-house and affiliated professionals to create a dynamic environment of innovative thinking.
Training and Outreach
Karen J. Dodge
Manager of Training & Outreach
Karen has a long history working in the public sector, beginning as a construction photographer for the State DPW in the 1980's.
Project Coordinator
Cindy Schaedig is a Program Coordinator with Baystate Roads. She has eight years of experience working in various positions within a city DPW.
Project Coordinator
Brenda Codella is a Project Coordinator for the Transportation Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Technical Training Specialist
Michael Smith is the Technical Training Specialist from Baystate Roads. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he development and implemented modern road maintenance techniques.
Research
Melissa Paciulli
Manager of Research and Development
Melissa Paciulli is the Manager of Research and Development at the UMTC.
UMassSafe
Robin Riessman
Associate Director, UMassSafe
Robin holds a master’s degree in public health and has worked in the field of highway safety for over 25 years.
Jennifer Gazzillo
Project/Research Coordinator
Jenn is a self-proclaimed data geek and prides herself on being a quick learner and jack-of-all-trades.
Finance and Administration
Administrative Manager
Kristina Stetson joined the UMass Transportation Center Regional Traveler Information Center (RTIC) in 2001 as the project Business Manager.
Grants & Contracts Coordinator
Kimberly joined the UMass Transportation Center in February 2017 as the Grants & Contracts Coordinator.
Administrative Assistant
Kassandra joined the UMass Transportation Center in January 2017 as an Administrative Assistant.
Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communications Manager
With over 20 years of graphic design, web design and marketing experience, my goal is to increase the awareness and exposure of the UMass Transportation Center.
Media Relations Specialist
Kathryn Donnelly has been with the UMass Transportation Center since June 2014. Starting as a Workshop Coordinator under Baystate Roads, she transitioned to the Media Relations Specialist for the center in early 2016.
Faculty
Song Gao
Associate Professor
Dr. Gao has been an Associate Professor for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering since September 2013.
Daiheng Ni
Associate Professor
Dr. Ni has been an Associate Professor for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering since 2011.
Eleni Christofa
Assistant Professor
I have research experience in traffic operations, management, and safety with a focus on multimodal transportation systems.
Eric Gonzales
Assistant Professor
I have research experience in modeling urban street networks, and my interests are in the operation, management, design, and safety of large-scale multimodal transportation systems.
John Collura
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Collura is the Director of the UMass Aviation Center and Professor Emeritus for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Paul Shuldiner
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Shuldiner is Professor Emeritus for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.