Sponsored Projects
[ACRP 03-74] ACRP Web Resource for Airport User Choice Modeling and Analysis
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to develop an ACRP web resource to analyze and model the users’ choice of an airport based on ground access and egress transportation modes and air transportation decision drivers.
Funds: $350,000 (Project total)
Role: Technical Lead (PI: Dr. Geoffrey Gosling)
Kick-off: April, 2024
[ACRP 03-72] A Guide on the Economic Impacts of E-Commerce on Airports and Airport Stakeholders
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to develop a guide and research report about the supply chain relationships between airports and airport stakeholders. This research will enable airport industry professionals and governing bodies to formulate strategies and determine the economic impact of e-commerce activities on airports and their stakeholders. The research will examine potential opportunities and opportunity costs in e-commerce for the airport industry and its stakeholders.
Funds: $400,000 (Project total)
Role: co-PI/Project Manager (PI: Dr. Fecri Karanki)
Kick-off: April, 2024
[ACRP Synthesis 11-03/Topic S01-27] State of Airport Loyalty Programs
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of airport loyalty programs, including development, monetization, and the value of program adoption to the airports.
Funds: $45,000
Role: Principal Investigator
Kick-off: July, 2022
Report: https://doi.org/10.17226/27279
Citation: National Research Council. 2023. State of Airport Loyalty Programs. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27279.
Determinants of Airport Parking Revenues: An Econometric Analysis
Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Objective: This study aims to address these two research questions: 1). What determinants are causing the variation in parking revenue per enplaned passenger between different airports? and 2). To what extent do TNC operations affect airport parking revenues?
Funds: $12,000
Role: Academic Supervisor (Student investigator: Sen Wang)
Kick-off: September, 2022
[ACRP 03-62] A Toolkit for Establishing Airport Catchment Areas
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to develop a toolkit that will help an airport establish their unique catchment area.
Funds: $300,000
Role: Principal Investigator
Kick-off: June, 2021
Report: https://doi.org/10.17226/27424
Citation: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Toolkit for Establishing Airport Catchment Areas. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27424
[ACRP 01-41] Airport Blockchain Implementation Guidebook
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to develop detailed guidance for the implementation of blockchain and associated technologies to provide business solutions, operational efficiencies, and improved transparency for airport decision-makers and stakeholders.
Funds: $330,000 (Project total)
Role: Lead Investigator, Purdue Team (Subcontractor)
Kick-off: June, 2021