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Last published 2026
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Refreshed 2026-10-05

Lekshmi Sasidharan

Lecturer

Also affiliated: Pennsylvania State University (2009–2013); The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2018–2021); ETH Zurich (2014–2017); Institute for Transport Planning and Systems (2014–2017)

10 h-index 31 pubs 578 cited

  • Humans
  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Female
  • Male
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Propensity Score
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Infant
  • Models, Statistical
  • Trauma Severity Indices
  • Safety
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Lekshmi Sasidharan's research centers on the statistical analysis of traffic safety data, with a particular focus on pedestrian and motorcycle crash severities. She has investigated the application of advanced statistical models, such as the partial proportional odds model and latent class cluster analysis, to understand injury severity in traffic incidents. Sasidharan has also explored the use of propensity scores to evaluate the effectiveness of traffic safety interventions, including intersection lighting. Her work includes examining the relationship between traffic safety and geometric design consistency based on vehicle speed metrics. Additionally, her research portfolio includes studies on the prognostic value of oxygenation index in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and the impact of leaf trichomes on insect growth and development.

Metrics

  • h-index: 10
  • Publications: 31
  • Citations: 578

Positions

  • Lecturer 2018–present
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley College of Sciences School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences ORCID
  • Lecturer publications 2024–2026
    University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Exploring Perceptions of Belonging and Success Among the First-Year Engineering Students (2026)
  • The Role of Math Readiness in Undergraduate Civil Engineering Education (2026)
  • Cultivating Empathy in Engineering Education: Pedagogical Pathways Toward Inclusive Practice (2026)
  • Student Perceptions on Active Learning Using Collaborative Assignments and Project Based Learning in a Sophomore Course (2025)
  • BOARD #157: Exploring the Impact of Academic Accommodations on Student Success: A Comparative Analysis Across University Types and COVID-19 Trends (2025)
  • BOARD #159: Class Families - An approach in Engineering to improve student connections, positivity, retention, and success among students (2025)
  • FYWES- First Year Women Engineering Student Perspectives and Reflections (2025)
  • The Significance of Project-Based Learning in the Understanding of Material Properties in a Sophomore Class (2025)
  • A Case Study on Using a Mini Project in Structural Material Testing to Address ABET Student Outcomes (2024)

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