Biography
A native of Provo and an undergraduate alumnus of BYU, Dr. Macfarlane earned his graduate degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He worked in consulting before joining the faculty, delivering advanced travel activity models to state and regional clients.
Research Interests
Passive transportation data, transportation demand forecasting, urban accessibility.Teaching Interests
Transportation engineering, urban planning, and sustainability.Licenses and Certifications
- North Carolina Board of Engineers and Surveyors, Professional Engineer (2017 - 2023)
Honors and Awards
- ASCE ExCEEd fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (2022 - Present)
- Most Influential Faculty, BYU College of Engineering (2022 - Present)
- TUM Global Visiting Professor, Technische Universität München (2023 - 2023)
Professional Citizenship
- Board Member, Provo City Transportation and Mobility Advisory Commission (2022 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, TRB AEP50: Standing Committee on Transportation Demand Forecasting (2020 - Present)
- Committee/Council Chair, TRB AEP50(5): Subcommittee for Travel Forecasting Resources (2019 - 2024)