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Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

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Derek Morgan

Derek Morgan Senior Scientist, HASS COE derek.morgan1@dot.gov

Derek Morgan is a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in aviation safety system modernization and modal...

Neil Chaudhry

Neil Chaudhry Senior Advisor, HASS COE anil.chaudhry@dot.gov

Anil (Neil) Chaudhry is a Senior Advisor at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in artificial intelligence. He is currently on detail from the...

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

 Ben Levine serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Prior to joining the U.S. DOT in 2021, he served as the founding Executive Director of MetroLab Network, a non-profit focused on leveraging research to address policy...

Quantum Program

HASS COE partnered with ARPA-I to launch a new U.S. DOT Quantum webinar and workshop series to explore the opportunities of quantum-based technologies in the transportation sector. Quantum information science is paving the way for developments in quantum computers, quantum-enhanced sensors, and...

AI Assurance Program

As new AI technologies emerge across the transportation ecosystem, HASS COE is leading USDOT efforts to identify the challenges, opportunities, risks, and priorities for AI assurance. To promote coordination and collaboration across all Operating Administrations,...

Events

Spotlight on Innovative Technology and Automation Deployment in Work Zones

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11am - 12pm ET

In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week, this webinar spotlighted three transportation...