Vanderbilt University School of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering

James P. Dobbins

Research Assistant Professor

Office:	Room JH 299, Jacobs Hall
Address:	Vanderbilt University VU Station B-35 1831 Nashville, TN 37235-1831
Phone:	(615)322-0430
Fax:	615/322-3365
Email:	j.dobbins@vanderbilt.edu

Dr. Dobbins focuses on transportation management, including risk assessment, development of transportation information systems, freight transportation data, and geographic information systems (GIS). A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, he holds two U.S. Coast Guard licenses (3rd Mate – Oceans, Unlimited gross tonnage, 3rd Assistant Engineer – Unlimited horsepower, steam and diesel) and a commission (Lieutenant) in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Dr. Dobbins is currently involved in several transportation research projects with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Education:

Ph.D: 2001, Vanderbilt University at Nashville, TN
Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)
M.S: 1997, Vanderbilt University at Nashville, TN
Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)
B.S: 1995, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY
Major: Dual License - Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation

Research Interests:

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Advanced Transportation Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Hazardous Materials Transportation Risk Management
Database Management Systems (DBMS) Design
Marine Transportation