Mr. Rafat Raie, a highly regarded professional Traffic Engineer who has been a distinguished instructor with the TechTransfer program at the Institute of Transportation Studies since 2001, offering a broad range of courses covering design, operations, planning, and maintenance. Over the course of his career, Mr. Raie has served as City Traffic Engineer for several municipalities across northern and southern California, where he successfully implemented various Smart City applications, including the first deployed cloud-based emergency vehicle pre-emption system in the United States. Widely recognized as a Transportation Technology expert, he is leading the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority in developing its inaugural Digital Motions Master Plan. In his current role as Principal at the Advanced Mobility Group, he supports multiple public agencies by managing their communication systems, parking technologies, signal design and coordination, multi-modal data management, and transit analysis. Mr. Raie's extensive expertise and practical insights make him an exceptional resource for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and advance their skills in Traffic Engineering.

Mr. Bhattacharya is the Vice President at Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) and serves as the Director of Innovative Transportation Solutions. He provides innovative Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, and ITS solutions for the Global Market. He has expertise in traffic engineering, traffic simulation, traffic signal systems, traffic signal timing, traffic operations, ITS, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, and Smart Cities. He is an ITE fellow and has over 25 years of transportation engineering experience. He teaches transportation planning and engineering as part of San Jose State University's graduate program.

Ms. Killian serves as a Principal Traffic Engineer for the County of Los Angeles, where she leads a multidisciplinary team in planning, designing, and managing complex transportation networks within one of the most diverse metropolitan regions in the country. Her career spans more than 35 years and includes oversight of mobility projects ranging from bicycle and pedestrian facility planning and design, operations, and roadway safety enhancements, all aimed at improving mobility and ensuring the safe movement of people. A recognized champion of innovative solutions, Ms. Killian has spearheaded a variety of innovative programs and community-focused outreach to optimize local transportation outcomes. Her collaborative approach has resulted in strong partnerships among public agencies, private sector partners, and local communities, ensuring that transportation projects are both efficient and equitable. As an instructor with UC Berkeley's Tech Transfer Program, Ms. Killian draws on her vast expertise to guide fellow professionals through best practices and emerging trends in traffic engineering and management. Her commitment to mentorship, coupled with a forward-thinking perspective on emerging technologies, makes her an invaluable resource for course participants looking to expand their technical knowledge and enhance their impact within the evolving field of transportation.

Mr. Khan is a registered Civil Engineer in California with over 30 years of professional experience in civil and transportation engineering. Mr. Khan recently retired from the City of Dublin, where he oversaw the Transportation Division since 2012. After retiring from Dublin, Mr. Khan joined Gray Bowen Scott as a Senior Project Manager. At the City of Dublin, he oversaw the planning, design, and construction of transportation capital projects as well as the operation of all traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and management of all transportation facilities. Prior to joining the City of Dublin, Mr. Khan managed the Transportation Division at the City of Alameda. At the City of Alameda, he oversaw the City's Transportation Commission and represented the City at various regional forums and committees. He led the development of the City's Pedestrian Master Plan, Bicycle Master Plan, and the update of the City's Transportation Element, including the creation of a multimodal street functional classification system.