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Journal Publications


(Reverse Chronological Order)

48. Rachakonda, Y., Pawar, D. S.* (2025). Analyzing drivers visual attention towards intersection conflict warning system: A study using driving simulator and eye tracking system. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 118, 103514 (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2026.103514)


47. Singh, A., Pachamuthu, R. and Pawar, D. S.* (2026). Acceptance of autonomous shuttle among Indian users: a UTAUT model analysis. Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2025.103376)


46. Singh, A., Charly, A., R. and Pawar, D. S.* (2025). Impact of lane departure warning systems in critical driving conditions among young drivers. Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2025.103333)


45. Boruah, A., Pawar, D. S., Jain R., Eregowda, T., Mitra, K., and Chatterjee, P. (2025).Representative driving cycle-based framework to model indirect CO2 emissions from electric cars. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 144, 104777 (DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2025.104777)


44. Chandrashekar, Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2024). Vehicle-specific power-based emission modeling using unsupervised machine learning techniques. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 196(8) (DOI:10.1007/s11356-025-36569-z)


43. Yarlagadda, J. and Pawar, D. S.* (2025). Identification of Out-of-the-normal Driving Behaviours Using Instantaneous Driving Decisions – A Case Study on Indian Drivers. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 26(4), 4443 - 4456 (DOI:10.1109/TITS.2025.3541093)


42. Rachakonda, Y., Pawar, D. S.* (2025). Assessing Effectiveness of Intersection Conflict Warning System on Driving Performance Under Obstructed Line of Sight at Unsignalized Intersection. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 110, 128-147 (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2025.02.001)


41. Chandrashekar, Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2024). Comparative analysis of real-world vehicular emissions from BS-IV and BS-VI cars in India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 196(8) (DOI:10.1007/s10661-024-12895-6)


40. Chandrashekar, Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2024). Modeling real-world diesel car tailpipe emissions using regression-based approaches. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 128, 104092 (DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2024.104092)


39. Singh, A., Srivastava, A., Pachamuthu, R. and Pawar, D. S.* (2024). Impact of Texting Induced Distraction on Driving Behavior, A Field Operation Test-Based Study. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. (DOI:10.1177/03611981241272091)


38. Pavan, K., Singh, A., Igasaki, T., Pawar, D. S., and Ganapathy, N.(2024). Assessment of Driver’s Stress State using smart T-shirt Textile Electrodes and Multimodal Cross-Attention Networks. IEEE Sensors Letters. 8(10) (DOI:10.1109/LSENS.2024.3458931)


37. Pothukuchi, S. Pawar, D. S.* and Franklin, A. (2024). Modelling lateral acceleration on ramp curves for consistency based geometric design. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. Accepted (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.TEENG-789)


36. Chandrashekar, Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2023). Evaluating the Real-World Emissions of Diesel Passenger Car in Indian Heterogeneous Traffic. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 195(10) (DOI:10.1007/s10661-023-11658-z)


35. Akinapalli, Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2023). Classification of motorized two-wheeler riders’ acceleration and deceleration behavior through short-term naturalistic riding study. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 96, 92-110. (10.1016/j.trf.2023.06.008)


34. Rachakonda, Y., Pawar, D. S.* (2023). Evaluation of Intersection Conflict Warning System at Unsignalized Intersections: A Review. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. 10(4), 530-547 (DOI:10.1016/j.jtte.2023.04.003)


33. Badweeti, K. N., Malaghan, M., Pawar, D. S.*, and Easa, S. (2023). Evaluating Effectiveness and Acceptance of ADAS using Field Operational Test. Journal of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles. 1-14 (DOI:10.26599/JICV.2023.9210005)


32. Tsumita, N., Kikuchi, H., Vichiensan, V., Fillone, A., Tuan, A. A., Linh H T, Pawar D. S., Fukuda, A. (2023). Urban railway network expansion on transit oriented development: Improvement in accessibility in four Asian developing cities. Asian Transport Studies. 9, 100097. (DOI:10.1016/j.eastsj.2023.100097)


31. Malaghan, V., Yarlagadda, J. and Pawar, D. S.* (2023). Understanding the Operating Speed Profile Patterns Using Unsupervised Machine Learning Approach: Short-Term Naturalistic Driving Study. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 149(2), 04022151. (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.TEENG-7440)


30. Rankavat, S., Gurram A. R., Pawar, D. S. and Kushwaha, V. (2023). Study of COVID-19 impact on users' perception for transport modes choice in India. IATSS Research. 47(1), 73-83 (DOI:10.1016/j.iatssr.2023.01.005)


29. Akinapalli, Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2023). Evasive action characteristics of motorcycle riders towards occluded-surprise and expected pedestrians: A pedestrian mock-up study. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 90, 412-424. (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2022.09.006)


28. Yarlagadda, J. and Pawar, D. S.* (2022). Heterogeneity in the Driver Behavior: an Exploratory Study Using Real-time Driving Data. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2022, 4509071. (DOI:10.1155/2022/4509071)


27. Malaghan, V. and Pawar, D. S.* (2022). A Short-Term Naturalistic Driving Study on Predicting Comfort Thresholds for Horizontal Curves on Two-Lane Rural Highways. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 148(8), 04022045 (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.0000703)


26. Chandrashekar, Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2022). Estimation of CO2 and CO Emissions from Auto-rickshaws in Indian heterogeneous traffic. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment.104, 103202. (DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2022.103202)


25. Akinapalli, Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2022). Evaluation of Motorized Two-wheeler Rider Responses Towards Jaywalking Pedestrians Through Mockup Control Studies for Urban Streets. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 84, 393-406. (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2021.12.016)


24. Pawar, D. S.*, Yadav, A. (2022). Modelling the Pedestrian Dilemma Zone at Uncontrolled Midblock Sections. Journal of Safety Research. 80, 87-96. (DOI:10.1016/j.jsr.2021.11.006)


23. Yarlagadda, J., Jain, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2021). Assessing Safety Critical Driving Patterns of Heavy Passenger Vehicle Drivers Using Instrumented Vehicle Data–An Unsupervised Approach. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 163, 106464. (DOI:10.1016/j.aap.2021.106464)


22. Patil, G. R., Dhore, R., Bhavathrathan, B. k., Pawar, D. S. and Sahu, P. (2021). Consumer Responses Towards Essential Purchases During COVID-19 Pan-India Lockdown. Research in Transportation Business & Management. 163, 100768. (DOI:10.1016/j.rtbm.2021.100768)


21. Pothukuchi, S. and Pawar, D. S.* (2021). Modelling Lateral Acceleration on Ramp Curves of Service Interchanges in India: An Instrumented-Vehicle Study. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 147(12). (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.0000605)


20. Chandrashekar, C., Agrawal, P., Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2021). Development of E-rickshaw Driving Cycle (ERDC) Based on Micro-trip Segments Using Random Selection and K-means Clustering Techniques. IATSS Research. 45(4), 551-560 (DOI:10.1016/j.iatssr.2021.07.001)


19. Malaghan, V., Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2021). Modeling Acceleration and Deceleration Rates for Two-Lane Rural Highways Using Global Positioning System Data. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 6630876. (DOI:10.1155/2021/6630876)


18. Pawar, D. S., Yadav, A., Choudhary, P., Velaga, N. (2021). Modelling Work and Non-Work-Based Trip Patterns During Transition to Lockdown Period of COVID-19 Pandemic in India. Travel Behaviour and Society. 24, 45-56. (DOI:10.1016/j.tbs.2021.02.002)


17. Malaghan, V., Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2021). Exploring Maximum and Minimum Operating Speed Positions on Road Geometric Elements using Continuous Speed Data. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 147(8), 04021039. (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.0000539)


16. Eregowda, T., Chatterjee, P. and Pawar, D. S. (2021). Impact of Lockdown Associated with COVID-19 on Air Quality and Emissions from Transportation Sector: Case Study in Selected Indian Metropolitan Cities. Environment Systems and Decisions. 1-12. (DOI:10.1007/s10669-021-09804-4)


15. Pawar, D. S.*, Pathak, D., Patil, G. R. (2020). Modeling Dynamic Distribution of Dilemma Zone at Signalized Intersections for Developing World Traffic. Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. 1-19. (DOI:10.1080/19439962.2020.1852464)


14. Pawar, D. S., Yadav, A., Akolekar, N., Velaga, N. (2020). Impact of Physical Distancing due to Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) on Daily Travel for Work during Transition to Lockdown. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. 7, 100203. (DOI:10.1016/j.trip.2020.100203)


13. Choudhary, P., Pawar, N., Velaga, N., Pawar, D. S. (2020). Overall Performance Impairment and Crash Risk due to Distracted Driving: A Comprehensive Analysis using Structural Equation Modelling. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 74, 120-138. (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2020.08.018)


12. Malaghan, V., Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2020). Speed Prediction Models for Heavy Passenger Vehicles on Rural Highways Based on an Instrumented Vehicle Study. Transportation Letters: the International Journal of Transportation Research. 1-10. (DOI:10.1080/19427867.2020.1811005)


11. Malaghan, V., Pawar, D. S.* and Dia, H. (2020). Modeling Operating Speed Using Continuous Speed Profiles on Two-Lane Rural Highways in India. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 146(11). (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.0000447)


10. Pawar, D. S.* and Patil, G. R. (2019). Analyzing Variations in Spatial Critical Gaps at Two-way Stop Controlled Intersections Using Parametric and non-Parametric Techniques. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. 8(1), 129-138. (DOI:10.1016/j.jtte.2018.03.008)


9. Pawar, D. S.* and Patil, G. R. (2018). Response of Major Road Drivers to Aggressive Maneuvering of the Minor Road Drivers at Unsignalized Intersections: A Driving Simulator Study. Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behaviour. 52, 164-175. (DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2017.11.016)


8. Nagalla, R., Pothuganti, P. and Pawar, D. S.* (2017). Analyzing Gap Acceptance Behavior at Unsignalized Intersections Using Support Vector Machines, Decision Tree and Random Forests. Procedia Computer Science. 109, 474-481. (DOI:10.1016/j.procs.2017.05.312)


7. Pawar, D. S.* and Patil, G. R. (2017). Minor-Street Vehicles Dilemma While Maneuvering Unsignalized Intersections. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. ASCE. 143(8). (DOI:10.1061/JTEPBS.0000066)


6. Pawar, D. S.*, Kumar, V., Singh, N. and Patil, G. R. (2016). Analysis of Dilemma Zone for Pedestrians at High-Speed Uncontrolled Midblock Crossing. Transportation Research Part C. 70, 42-52. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2016.04.012) (DOI:10.1016/j.trc.2016.04.012)


5. Pawar, D. S. and Patil, G. R. (2016). Critical Gap Estimation for Pedestrians at Uncontrolled Mid-block Crossings on High-speed Arterials. Safety Science. 86, 295-303. (DOI:10.1016/j.ssci.2016.03.011)


4. Patil, G. R. and Pawar, D. S. (2015). Microscopic Analysis of Traffic Behavior at Uncontrolled Intersections in India. Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research. 8, 158-166. (DOI:10.1179/1942787515Y.0000000019)


3. Pawar, D. S. and Patil, G. R. (2015). Pedestrian Temporal and Spatial Gap Acceptance at Mmid-block Street Crossing in Developing World, Journal of Safety Research. 52, 39-46. (DOI:10.1016/j.jsr.2014.12.006)


2. Pawar, D. S., Patil, G. R., Chandrasekharan, A. and Upadhyaya, S. (2015). Classification of Gaps at Uncontrolled Intersections and Midblock Crossings Using Support Vector Machines. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2515, 26-33. (DOI:10.3141/2515-04)


1. Patil, G. R. and Pawar, D. S. (2014). Temporal and Spatial Gap Acceptance for Minor Road at Uncontrolled Intersections in India. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2461, 129-136. (DOI:10.3141/2461-16)




Refereed Conference Proceedings

36. Rachakonda, Y., and Pawar, D.S. * (2024). Analyzing Drivers Visual Performances towards Intersection Conflict Warning System: A Driving Simulator Study. Proceedings (CD-ROM) of 103rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.


35. Singh, A., Srivastava, A., Pachamuthu, R. and Pawar, D. S.* (2024). Impact of Texting Induced Distraction on Driving Behavior, A Field Operation Test-Based Study. Proceedings (CD-ROM) of 103rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.


34. Chandrashekar, C., Boruah, A., Chatterjee, P., and Pawar, D. S.* (2024). Real-World CO2 and NOx Emissions: Diesel vs Petrol Cars in India. Proceedings (CD-ROM) of 103rd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.


33. Sekar, N., Malaghan, V., and Pawar, D. S.* (2023). Safety Impact Assessment of Autonomous vehicles in Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions Using Microsimulation. Proceedings (CD-ROM) of 102nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.



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