Graduate Assistant

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United States

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June 03, 2024

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RICHARD BOADU ANTWI

Tel: +1-850-***-****

Email: ******@***.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/Richard-antwi-4b4011155

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Richard Antwi has over 5 years cumulative work experience in data science and analytics, GIS, transportation, and energy industry. He is currently in his final year of his PhD program in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation Data Science at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and a researcher at Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) center. Throughout his academic career, he has gathered vast experience in data science and analytics, machine learning, geospatial information technology, remote sensing, and land surveying and mapping. Presently, he is undertaking academic research in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and extract road geometry data from aerial imagery, which is a major component in transportation data science and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for smarter and safer mobility. Richard also has experience and skills in GeoAI, spatial data collection, processing, analysis and modelling, technical report writing, and statistical data collection and sampling. With these skills, he has undertaken several research projects using Machine Learning and GIS models to solve real life issues in transportation system resilience and management, energy distribution and management, health and community safety, crime, and security. Richard is the lead graduate student and research assistant for two externally funded research projects by the Florida Department of Transportation. Aside from these, he has undertaken several roles in GIS software tutoring and mentoring, Geomatics course instruction, and GIS project consulting and advising. Richard currently has 4 published research papers (2 co-authored) and 4 research papers under review in various high impact journals in AI, ITS, transportation safety, accessibility, and resilience subject areas. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Akan (Twi, Fante, Bono), and Basic French. SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

• Python, MATLAB, R, Java, LaTeX, Erdas Imagine • Team player and self-disciplined.

• ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, AutoCAD, Flexsim • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Microsoft Office (including Access Database) • Problem solver, critical and analytical thinker.

• Excellent research and writing skills • Quick learner, excellent teaching, and mentoring skills.

• Project management and leadership skills

EDUCATION

Florida State University, USA

PhD. Civil Engineering (Transportation)

2021- Present

Florida State University, USA

Engineering Data Analytics Certificate

M.Eng Civil Engineering (Transportation)

2021 - 2023

University College London, UK

Master of Science Geoscience - Merit

2018 – 2019

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana BSc. Geomatic Engineering - First Class

2013 - 2017

Opoku Ware High School, Ghana

West Africa Examination Certificate in Science

2009 - 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE – RESEARCH

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

• Turning Features Detection from Aerial Images: Model Development and Application on Florida’s Public Roadways (Publication under review)

• Geospatial Analysis of Fuel and Gas Station Distribution: Evaluating the Compliance and Impact of Station Siting on Public Health and Safety in Kumasi, Ghana (Published-CRPASE) https://doi.org/10.61186/crpase.10.1.2885

• Assessing the Impact of Hurricane Ian on Roadway Closures and Accessibility: A Machine Learning-based Case Study in Lee County, Florida (Co-author -Under review) 2024

2024

• Computer Vision-Based Model for Detecting Turning Lane Features on Florida’s Public Roadways 2024 from Aerial Images (Publication under review - TPT)

• Analyzing Road Safety in School Zones: A Geospatial Analysis of School Zone Crash 2023 Patterns in Central Florida (In preparation for publication)

• A Spatial Analysis of Traffic, Speeding, and Proximity to Critical Facilities: A Case Study 2023 in the State of Florida (Co-Author – Conference Paper)

• Measuring Spatial Accessibility of Public Libraries Using Floating Catchment Area 2023 Methods: A Comparative Case Study in Northwest Florida. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Co-Author - Published) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590198223001914

• Automated GIS-Based Framework for Detecting Crosswalk Changes from Bi-Temporal 2023 High-Resolution Aerial Images (Conference paper and Accepted for Publication - TRR)

• Satellite Imagery-based Hurricane Debris Assessment: Model Development and 2023 Application in Rural Florida (Conference Paper - Publication under review - NHAZ)

• Detecting Schools Zones on Florida’s Public Roadways Using Aerial Images and Artificial Intelligence (AI2) (Published-TRR) - https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981231185771

• Large-Scale Estimation of the Effects of Post-Hurricane Flooding and Disrupted Infrastructure on People’s Accessibility to Critical Facilities: Analyzing Societal Impacts in the State of Florida (Co-Author – Published-JTRG) - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.103852

• Detecting Schools Zones on Florida’s Public Roadways Using Aerial Images and Artificial Intelligence (AI2) (Conference Paper)

• An Analysis of Post-Hurricane Flooding and Disrupted Accessibility to Critical Facilities during Hurricane Irma: Estimating the Statewide Impacts in Florida (Co-author - Conference paper)

2023

2022

University College London

• Assessing Thermal Maturity of Shale Using Raman Spectroscopy to Study their Hydrocarbon Generating Potential – Senior Research Project

• Research on Sustainable Energy Storage – Mini project

• Research on Studying Active Fault Zones using Optical Satellite Imagery – Mini project 2019

2019

GNPC Voltaian Basin Project - Premier Onshore Oil Exploration 2018

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

• Geospatial Analysis of Gas and Fuel Stations in Kumasi - Senior Research Project

• Geospatial analysis of Pharmacies in Kumasi

• Crime Analysis on KNUST Campus - Mini Project

2017

2016

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

• My job duties include teaching and developing graduate and undergraduate courses in transportation and traffic engineering, and statistical applications for engineering, as well as research with a focus on artificial intelligence applications in traffic engineering and emergency response. Lead research assistant in multiple FDOT projects in using AI to detect roadway geometric features such as crosswalks, school zones, and turning lanes from aerial imagery.

- Award # BED30-977-02: Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning Techniques to Extract Roadway Geometry Features from Aerial Images

- Award # BED30-962-01: Identification and Performance Evaluation of Midblock Crosswalks Network Screening Using Aerial Images and Artificial Intelligence (AI2)

07/2021-Present

Richard Antwi Email: ******@***.*** Tel: +1-850-***-****

• Research assistant in National Science Foundation (NSF) project

- Awards # 2133308 and # 2041039: Civic Innovation Challenge A Research and Action Competition in the Smart and Connected Communities Domain

• Teaching Assistant for Statistical Applications for Engineers

- Was responsible for teaching and assisting 40+ FAMU-FSU engineering students in statistical applications for engineers’ course, MATLAB software, formulating final projects and grading their work.

• Mentor for Young Scholars Program (Volunteering Role)

- Mentored 2 Florida high school students with significant potential for careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to undertake research projects in a 6-week residential science and mathematics summer program. Introduced students to ARCGIS Pro and Geospatial data science. Judged their research work and provided support with research work.

• Mentor for Young Scholars Program (Volunteering Role)

• Instructor for Introduction to Geomatics Lab Course.

- Taught 100+ FAMU-FSU engineering students’ principles of Geomatics, how to use and operate survey instruments and perform field activities including ArcGIS and AutoCAD software for data processing and analyses. Was responsible for creating course assessment tasks.

Fall 2023

Summer 2023

Summer 2022

08/2021-07/2022

Technical R&D Engineer at Exergy Tech and Engineering company

• Responsible for maintaining GIS database.

• Creation and maintaining GID models.

• Managing and monitoring vehicle fleet.

• In charge of all technical research and development activities.

• Performing general geospatial data science roles. 06/2020-04/2021

GIS Technical Advisor at Indetix Limited – Remote

• Providing GIS support for all intelligence operations 10/2020-03/2021

Geomatic Engineer at Ghana National Petroleum Corp. – National service (Volunteering)

• GIS and well data management, processing, analysis, and database creation.

• Building and completion of a control network for seismic operation.

• Creation of quality control model for recorded points, general survey and permitting.

• Daily reports, generation of weekly activity, security and journey management maps and all other tasks as required for project progress by project manager. 2017 - 2018

GIS Specialist at MapTech Logistics – internship

• General GIS data processing.

• Creation of a model for pharmacies to monitor sale of drug and disease epidemiology. 06/2017 –08/2017

Geomatic engineer at 494 Engineer Squadron - Internship.

• Estimated cost of building a fence for officers’ mess in Danyame.

• General construction site inspections and project monitoring and management. 05/2016 –08/2016

Land surveyor at Ghana Highway Authority – industrial attachment

• Field work, AutoCAD data collection and processing. Report writing. 05/2015 – 08/2015

Richard Antwi Email: ******@***.*** Tel: +1-850-***-**** LEADERSHIP ROLES

Lead Graduate Research Assistant for Multiple FDOT Projects

• I am the lead graduate research assistant of 4 PhD students in my lab, I was responsible for coordinating of research meetings, expediting research activities, organizing training sessions for colleagues. Building teamwork and research cohesion. 2021 -

Present

FAMU-FSU Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Secretary

• As the secretary of the FAMU-FSU ITE, I coordinated and facilitated the organizing of annual seminars and conference travel activities for the institute, with the aim of promoting professional development and capacity building.

2022-

Present

Geomatic Class Representative

• As the representative of 70-80 students, I coordinated day-to-day activities, organizing tutorials, seminars, volunteering exercises and social events for the class, to build capacity and teamwork. Created a portal for class for easy access to course materials and notes. 2013 - 2017

KNUST SRC Deputy Clubs and Society Commissioner

• I supervised the registration of over 200 clubs and societies with the SRC and Dean of students on KNUST campus and ensured they performed their activities accordingly. 2016 - 2017

GNAAS – KNUST Deputy Transport Director

• Coordinated the daily transport operations of the association with over 300 students’ members. Supervised their movement and hauling of logistics to facilitate services and all other activities. 2016 - 2017

GNAAS – KNUST Bible Lecture Series Committee Member

• I assisted a committee in organizing a leadership and excellence seminar for over 300 students in the association to enhance their leadership skills and personal development. 2013 - 2014

GNAAS – OWASS Organizer and Sabbath School Coordinator

• Coordinated a weekly sabbath school session for over 60 students in my high school. I ensured the distribution of study materials and organized weekly meetings and random cleanup exercises, termly leadership seminars and social events for members. 2012 - 2013

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Florida State University Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship - $202,972.00 2. Winner CEE Graduate Research Excellence Award (2023) - $1000 3. GNPC Foundation Scholarship - £42,100.00

4. 1st Place Award in Educator & Student Program (International Highway Engineering Exchange Program 2022)

- $1000.00

5. Responsible Conduct of Research Training Award

6. Program for Instructional Excellence Training Award 7. Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair (2024) – Judge 8. First Robotics Competition (2024) - Judge

FUNDING OR GRANTS WORKED UNDER

1. The National Science Foundation (NSF) - (Research Assistant) i. Awards # 2133308 and # 2041039

2. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) – (Lead Research Assistant) i. Award # BED30-977-02

ii. Award # BED30-962-01

Richard Antwi Email: ******@***.*** Tel: +1-850-***-**** PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & HONOR SOCIETIES

1. Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) - 2021 - Present 2. International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) – 2023 – Present 3. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – 2023 – Present 4. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – 2023 – Present 5. Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) – 2024 - Present

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

1. Transportation Research Board (TRB) Conference (2023 & 2024), Washington DC – Presenter 2. Florida Puerto Rico Institute of Transportation Engineers (FLPRITE) 2023, St. Petersburg, Fl – Presenter

3. International Highway Engineering Exchange Program (IHEEP) 2022, Fort Myers – Presenter 4. Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Conference 2022, Louisiana – Attendee 5. Florida Puerto Rico Institute of Transportation Engineers (FLPRITE) 2022, St. Augustine, Fl – Presenter

6. FAMU-FSU Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Summit, 2022 - Attendee ARTICLE AND ABSTRACT REVIEWS

1. Transportation Research Record (Articles) – 3

2. Transportation Research Record (Abstracts) – 3

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