Distinguished Lecture — Prof. Jack Haddad
IEEE ITSS Germany Chapter Distinguished Lecture Series 2026 #03
Prof. Jack Haddad (Technion – Israel Institute of Technology) will give a talk entitled “Smarter Traffic Signal Control: Bridging Theory and Real-World Deployment.”
Event Details
| Speaker | Prof. Jack Haddad, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
| Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| Time | 23:00 KST / 16:00 CEST (Berlin) |
| Format | Online |
| Organizer | IEEE ITSS Germany Chapter |
Abstract
Urban traffic congestion imposes substantial environmental and economic costs on modern cities. This talk presents recent advances in smarter traffic signal control that bridge theoretical developments and real-world deployment.
The first part focuses on a real-time feedback-based Max-Pressure controller, commonly referred to as adaptive signal control, designed for scalable implementation using low-cost Bluetooth sensors. The second part highlights data-driven optimization through Google’s Green Light project, which leverages large-scale probe trajectory data to generate traffic signal timing recommendations that reduce emissions, without requiring new infrastructure or data sharing from cities.
