Wilfred Recker

Professor pushing the boundaries of transportation systems analysis, Wilfred Recker is a distinguished professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering at the Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California-Irvine. With a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, earned in 1968, Professor Recker has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of complex transportation systems and their impact on urban environments. His pioneering work in activity-based travel behavior has significantly influenced the development of travel demand models, providing a more nuanced understanding of how individuals make travel decisions. By focusing on disaggregate modeling methodologies, Professor Recker has contributed to the creation of more accurate and reliable models that are essential for effective transportation planning and policy-making. In addition to his academic contributions, Professor Recker has been at the forefront of integrating telematics into transportation research, exploring its applications to enhance the efficiency and safety of travel systems. His work has not only enriched the academic community but also provided practical solutions to real-world transportation challenges, making him a respected figure in the field of civil and environmental engineering.