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Kerrie L. Schattler

Chair and Professor

Business and Engineering Convergence Center 2251

(309) 677-2779

[email protected]

Education

Ph.D., Transportation Engineering, Wayne State University, 2003

M.S., Civil Engineering, Wayne State University, 1998

B.S., Civil Engineering, Wayne State University, 1997

Biography

Academic Rank

August 2022 to Present            Chair, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction

August 2015 to Present             Professor

Aug 2011 – July 2015                 Associate Professor, Tenured

Aug 2005 – Jul 2011                  Assistant Professor, Tenured Track, Initial Appointment

Honors and Awards  

  • KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset for Future University Engineering Leaders (EM-FUEL), one of 20 selected to participated in the first cohort of this program. January 2026.
  • Endowed Fites Chair, Bradley University, January 2025
  • Charles M. Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching, Bradley University, September 2023
  • 2017 High Impact Research Award, Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation in recognition of exceptional research efforts on the Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) for Protected/Permissive Left Turn (PPLT) Control project – February 2017.
  • 2017 AASHTO Research Advisory Committee selected her Modified Right-Turn Lane Designs – 1 of 8 High-Value Research Safety Projects throughout the US by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). • Outstanding Faculty Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University – May 2020
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University – May 2018
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University – May 2013
  • 2009 Work Zone Safety Awareness Award from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
  • Caterpillar Inc. Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarship, Bradley University – October 2009
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University – May 2008
  • Michigan Section Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Scholarship – December 1997
  • Arthur Carr Memorial Scholarship – August 1996

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

  • CE 100: Introduction to Civil Engineering (1 hour)
  • CE 393: Sustainability & Public Policy (2 hours)
  • CE 310: Probability, Statistics & Decision-Making in CE (3 hours)
  • CE 480: Transportation Engineering (3 hours)
  • CE 491: Intermodal Transportation (3 hours) in Egypt/Jordan Study Abroad
  • CE 492: Assessment of Int’l Transportation Sys. (3 hours) in England/France Study Abroad
  • CE 493: Civil Engineering Design Project I – Transportation Section 02 (3 hours)
  • CE 498: Civil Engineering Design Project II – Transportation Section 02 (3 hours)
  • EGT 340/ BUS 340: Sustainability in Business and Engineering in London, UK Study Abroad

Graduate Courses

  • CE 580: Highway Safety (3 hours)
  • CE 582: Traffic Flow Theory (3 hours)
  • CE 583: Geometric Design of Highways (3 hours)
  • CE 584: Urban Transportation Planning (3 hours)
  • CE 587: Traffic Signal Design (3 hours)
  • CE 588: Transportation Economics (3 hours)
  • CE 591: Sustainable Transportation Systems (3 hours) in Jordan/Egypt Study Abroad

Scholarship

Dr. Kerrie Schattler’s scholarly accomplishments and research contributions in transportation engineering have received national and state awards/recognition for their impact on highway safety and design. She has been successful in collaborating in over $3,000,000 in external grants and directly managing over $1,500,000 while at Bradley University. She has been a principal investigator (PI) on 21 research grants and Technical Advisor or Key Personnel on 6 grants, engaged and supported 98 undergraduate and graduate students financially, mentored and invited 10 faculty to collaborate with her in research, and has led several national training workshops. The impact of her work in the field of transportation engineering has been truly transformative. The results of her research conducted at Bradley University are being used to:

  • Support changes in federal transportation practice manuals
  • Modify highway design policy
  • Implement new traffic signal practices
  • Assist with transportation planning decisions in Chicago
  • Save lives on our streets and highways due to reductions in motor vehicle crashes
  • Improve the pavement quality on Illinois roads.

She has authored over 40 journal papers and conference proceedings, presented at 21 national and international conferences, and authored 25 technical research reports. The results and impact of her research have earned several prestigious technical awards and recognitions.

External Grants

  • Maintenance of Pavement Management System for the Peoria County Highway Department, (PI- Ashraf, Co-PI Terreno, Technical Advisor- Schattler), Sponsored by the Peoria County Highway Department, 3 Annual External grants of approx. $30,000 per year, with total amount of $89,416 from 2024 – 2026.
  • Advancing and Maintaining Equity in STEM (AMES) ADVANCE Adaptation at Bradley University, (Principal Investigator [PI] -Hogan, Co-PIs- Morris and Nair, Key Personnel- Schattler, Herman, Glover, Lu, O’Brien, and Koeltzow), Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NSF. August 1, 2023 – May 31, 2025. External grant awarded in the amount of $993,878.
  • Correlation between Work Zone Exposure and Work Zone-Related Fatal and A-Injury Crashes, (PI- Schattler), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, Feb 2018 – Jan 2020. External grant in the amount of $250,000.
  • Maintenance of Pavement Management System for the Peoria County Highway Department, (PI- Schattler, various Co-PIs), Sponsored by the Peoria County Highway Department, 9 Annual External grants of $26,000 to $37,000 per year, with total amount of $254,643 from 2014 – 2023.
  • Crash-Based Evaluation of Red-Light Running Cameras in Illinois ICT R27-SP32, (PI- Schattler), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation, Aug 2016 – Apr 2017. External grant in the amount of $30,000.
  • Traffic Counts for Operational Improvement Study, (PI- Schattler), Sponsored by the City of Peoria, IL in collaboration with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. February 9, 2015 – March 31, 2015. External Grant in the amount of $5,000.
  • Extension of the Effects of Intersection Right-Turn Island Design and Skew on Safety and Operations ICT R27-111, (PI- Schattler, Co-PI Maillacheruvu), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation, Sep 2013 – Jun 2016. External grant in the amount of $139,615.
  • Extension of the Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) for Protected/ Permissive Left Turn (PPLT) Control ICT R27-97, (PI- Schattler, Co-PI Khodair), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation, Dec 2012 – Mar 2016. External grant in the amount of $155,300.
  • Effects of Intersection Right-Turn Island Design and Skew on Safety and Operations ICT R27-111, (PI- Schattler), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation, Sep 2011 – Aug 2013. External grant in the amount of $115,800.
  • Maintenance of Pavement Management System for the Peoria County Highway Department, (PI- Mahmoud, Technical Advisor – Schattler), Sponsored by the Peoria County Highway Department, Jun 2011 – June 2012 and April 2013 – April 2014. 2 External grant in the amount of $25,000 and $26,000, for a total amount of $51,000.
  • Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) for Protected/ Permissive Left Turn (PPLT) Control ICT R27-97, (PI- Schattler), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation, Nov 2010 – Mar 2016. External grant in the amount of $243,854.
  • Implementing Pavement Management Systems for Local Agencies ICT R27-87, (PI of subcontract- Schattler), Sponsored by the Illinois Center for Transportation in conjunction with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., May 2010 – Oct 2011. External grant in the amount of $99,851 with $26,643 for subcontract.
  • Implementation of a Pavement Management System for the Peoria County Highway Department, (PI-Schattler), Sponsored by Peoria County, Apr. 2007 – Dec. 2008. External grant in the amount of $99,150.
  • Work Zone Safety Grant – Utility Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control, (PI of subcontract – Schattler), Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration in conjunction with Wayne State University, Oct. 2006 – Sep. 2008. External grant in the amount of $500,000 with $57,871 for subcontract.
  • Impact of Signal Mounting Configuration on Intersection Safety and Operation, (PI-Schattler), Sponsored by a Caterpillar Fellowship, Sep. 2007 – Aug. 2008. Internal grant in amount of $5,000.
  • Evaluation of Safety and Operations at Countdown Pedestrian Signals, (PI-Schattler), Sponsored by a Caterpillar Fellowship, Jun. 2006 – May 2007. Internal grant in the amount of $5,000.

 

Students Supported on Research at Bradley

Total of 98 students supported on External Research Grants from Fall 2008 through Spring 2024

  • 31 graduate students
  • 67 undergraduate students

 

Publications  

Refereed Journal Papers

BU Student Co-authors shown in Italics

  1. Schattler, K.L., Anderson, E. and Hanson, T. Safety Performance of Flashing Yellow Arrow for Protected/Permissive Left-Turn Signal Control in Central Illinois. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board2636, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2017. Pp. 32 – 42. DOI 10.3141/2636-05.
  2. Schattler, K.L., Gulla, C.J., Wallenfang, T.J., Burdett, B.A., and Lund, J.A. Safety Effects of Traffic Signing for Left Turn Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals.  In Accident Analysis and Prevention. February 2015.  252-263.
  3. Rietgraf, A.R. and Schattler, K.L. Behavior of Left-Turning Drivers During Permissive Interval of Protected-Permissive Operation – Effect of Signal Display. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board2384, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2013. 35-44.
  4. Schattler, K.L., McAvoy, D.S., Christ, M.T., and Glauber, C.M. Impact of Signal Mounting Configurations on Red-Light Running at Urban Signalized Intersections. In ITE Journal, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., Vol. 81, Number 2, February 2011, pp. 22-30.
  5. Schattler, K.L., Wakim, J.G., McAvoy, D.S., and Datta, T.K. Evaluation of Pedestrian and Driver Behavior at Countdown Pedestrian Signals in Peoria, Illinois. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 2002, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2007, pp. 98-106.
  6. McAvoy, D.S., Schattler, K.L., and Datta, T.K. Driving Simulator Validation for Nighttime Construction Work Zone Devices. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 2015, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2007, pp. 55-63.
  7. Schattler, K.L., Pellerito, J., McAvoy, D., and Datta, T.K. Assessing Driver Distractions from Cell Phone Use While Driving – A Simulator-Based Study. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 1980, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2006, pp. 87-94.
  8. Schattler, K.L. and Datta, T.K. Driver Behavior Characteristics at Urban Signalized Intersections. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 1862, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2004, pp. 17-23.
  9. Schattler, K.L., Datta, T.K. and Hill, C.L. Change and Clearance Interval Design on Red Light Running and Late Exits. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 1856, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2003, pp. 193-201.
  10. Datta, T.K., Feber, D., Schattler, K.L. and Datta, S. Effective Safety Improvements through Low Cost Treatments. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 1734, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2000, pp. 1-6.
  11. Datta, T.K, Schattler, K.L. and Datta, S. Red Light Violations and Crashes at Urban Intersections. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board No. 1734, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2000, pp. 52-58.

Refereed Papers in Conference Proceedings

BU Student Co-authors shown in Bold Italics

  1. Hossain, M., and Schattler, K. Evaluation of International Roughness Index Measurement using Cell Phone and Compare with Pavement Condition Index (pp. 317-327). Proceedings of International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2021: Pavement Design, Construction, and Condition Evaluation, 2021.
  2. Gopisetti, L., Hossain, M., Suruz, M., and Schattler, K.L. Artificial Neural Network Models for Predicting Pavement Roughness of Flexible and Rigid Pavements. In Proceedings of the 97th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2018.
  3. Schattler, KL. Hanson, T.  Safety Impacts of a Modified Right Turn Lane Design at Intersections.  In Proceedings of the 95th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2016.
  4. Schattler, K.L., Budzynski, M., Wallenfang, T., and Fuessle, R.  Areawide Analysis of Right Turn Crashes at Intersections.  5th International Symposium on Highway Geometric Design. Transportation Research Board.  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. June 22-24, 2015.
  5. Schattler, K.L., and Al-Khafaji, A.W.  Engineering Faculty Perspectives on Shared Global Experiences.  In Proceedings of the 3rd Annual International Forum, American Society for Engineering Education, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2014.
  6. Schattler, K.L., Burdett, B., Gulla, C., Lund, J.A. and Wallenfang, T.  Effects of Supplemental Signage at Flashing Yellow Arrow Left-Turn Signal Indications. In Proceedings of the 93rd Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2014.
  7. Schattler, K.L., Lund, J.A., Lorton, W. and Burdett, B.  Effects of Flashing Yellow Arrow Signal Display on Driver Comprehension and Operations.  In Proceedings of the 92nd Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2013.
  8. Schattler, K.L., Christ, M.T., McAvoy, D., and Glauber, C. Evaluation of Signal Mounting Configurations at Urban Signalized Intersections in Michigan and Illinois. In Proceedings of the 87th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2008.
  9. Schattler, K.L. and Christ, M.T.  Impact of Signal Mounting Configuration on Intersection Safety and Operations.   In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2007 Annual Meeting and Exhibit, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 2007.
  10. Schattler, K.L. and Datta, T.K.  Assessment of Pedestrian and Driver Behavior at Signalized Intersections with Countdown Pedestrian Signals.  In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2006 Technical Conference and Exhibit, San Antonio, Texas, March 2006.
  11. McAvoy, D., Schattler, K.L., and Datta, T.K.  The Effectiveness of Steady Burn Warning Lights on Drums in Construction Work Zones.  In Proceedings of the 85th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2006.
  12. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L., McAvoy, D.S. and Chowdhury, F.  Intersection Design to Maximize Flow and Safety.  In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2005 Technical Conference and Exhibit, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2005.
  13. Schattler, K.L., McAvoy, D.S., and Datta, T.K. A Test and Validation of Traffic Performance Characteristics of a Traffic Signal System. In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2005 Technical Conference and Exhibit, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2005.
  14. Mitchell, J.G., Schattler, K.L., and Datta, T.K.  Use of a Driver Simulator for Evaluation of Safety Measures in Highway Work Zones. In Proceedings of the 84th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 2005.
  15. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L. and Sharma, S.  Highway Safety Evaluation Methods- A Comparative Analysis.  In Proceedings of the European Transport Conference, Strasbourg, France, October 2003.
  16. Schattler, K.L. and Datta, T.K.  Assessing the Impacts of the Dynamic Early Lane Merge Traffic Control System.  In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2003 Annual Meeting and Exhibit, Seattle, Washington, August 2003.
  17. Kar, K., Schattler, K.L. and Datta, T.K.  A Model for Performing Statewide Traffic Crash Analysis: A Michigan Experience.  In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2003 Technical Conference and Exhibit, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, March 2003.
  18. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L. and Hill, C.L.  Driver Behavior and Safety at Construction Zone Lane Merge Situations. In PTRC European Transport Forum-Traffic Management and Road Safety, Cambridge, England, September 2002.
  19. Schattler, K.L., Hill, C.L. and Datta, T.K.  Clearance Interval Design and Red Light Violations. In Compendium of Technical Papers of the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2002 Spring Conference, Palm Harbor, Florida, March 2002.
  20. Datta, T.K., Kar, K., Schattler, K.L. and Hill, C.L.   Statewide Traffic Crash Analysis Using Geographic Information System (GIS).  In Proceedings of the International Conference- Traffic Safety on Three Continents, Moscow, Russia, September, 2001.
  21. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L. and Kar, K.  Using GIS to Analyze Statewide Traffic Crash Data in Michigan.   In Proceedings of the PTRC European Transport Forum-Traffic Management and Road Safety, Cambridge, England, September 2001.
  22. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L. and Datta, S.  Median Treatments on Arterial Roadways for Safety and Efficiency.   In Proceedings of the 33rd ISATA – Automotive and Transportation Technology. Dublin, Ireland, September 2000.
  23. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L. and Datta, S.  An Investigation of Traffic Crash Migration at Urban Intersections. In Proceedings of the International Conference – Traffic Safety on Three Continents, Pretoria, South Africa, September 2000.
  24. Datta, T.K., Kar, K. and Schattler, K.L.   Development of a Statewide Transit System Database Using GIS in Michigan.  In Compendium of Technical Papers of the 70th Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2000.
  25. Datta, T.K., Feber, D., Datta, S., Schattler, K.L. and Holland, J.  Improving Safety at Urban Intersections. In Proceedings of the Civil and Environmental Engineering – New Frontiers and Challenges, Bangkok, Thailand, November 1999.
  26. Datta, T.K., Datta, S. and Schattler, K.L.  Reducing Crashes and Red Light Violations at Older Signalized Urban Intersections.  In International Conference – Traffic Safety on Two Continents, Malmo, Sweden, September 1999.
  27. Datta, T.K., Feber, D., Datta, S. and Schattler, K.L.  Public-Private Partnership- Success in Improving Safety at Urban Intersections.  In Compendium of Technical Papers of the 69th Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 1999.
  28. Datta, T.K., Datta, S. and Schattler, K.L.  Red Light Violations at Signalized Intersections.  In Proceedings of the 32nd ISATA- Automotive Ergonomics and Safety, Vienna, Austria, June 1999.
  29. Datta, T.K., Datta, S. and Schattler, K.L.  Driver Actions at Railroad Crossings.  In Proceedings of the 32nd ISATA- Surface Transportation Advances and Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vienna, Austria, June 1999.

Technical Reports

BU Student Co-authors shown in  Italics

  1. Schattler, K.L., Maharjan, S. Hawkins, A., and Maillacheruvu, K.M. Work Zone Safety Performance on Illinois State Routes. FHWA-ICT-20-001. Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, January 2020. (142 pages – 75 plus appendices).
  2. Schattler, K.L. PCHD Pavement Management System. Peoria County Highway Department, Peoria, IL, February 2019. (37 pages).
  3. Schattler, K.L., Vadlamudi, N., and Riemann, A.  Safety Evaluation of Red Light Running Camera Systems in Illinois. FHWA-ICT-17-005.  Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, April 2017. 69 pages.
  4. Schattler, K.L., Hanson, T., Maillacheruvu, K. Effectiveness Evaluation of a Modified Right-Turn Lane Design at Intersections. FHWA-ICT-16-012. Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, June 2016. 131 pages.
  5. Schattler, K.L., Anderson, A., and Hanson, T. Safety Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows for Protected / Permissive Left-Turn Control.FHWA-ICT-16-010. Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, March 2016. 97 pages.
  6. Schattler, K.L., Rietgraf, A., Burdett, B. and Lorton, W. Driver Comprehension and Operations Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows. FHWA-ICT-13-0021 Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, June 2013. 57 pages.
  7. Schattler, K.L., and Lund J. State-of-the-Art Literature Review on Permissive/Protected Left-Turn Control. FHWA-ICT-13-004. Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, June 2013. 83 pages.
  8. Schattler, K.L., Rietgraf, A., Wolters, A., and Zimmerman, K. Implementing Pavement Management Systems for Local Agencies: State-of-the-Art/State-of-the-Practice. ICT-11-094. Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, December 2011. 98 pages.
  9. Wolters, A., Zimmerman, K., Schattler, K.L., and Rietgraf, A., Implementing Pavement Management Systems for Local Agencies: Implementation Guide. ICT-11-094-1. Illinois Center for Transportation, Rantoul, IL, December 2011. 47 pages.
  10. Schattler, K.L. Training Manual: Conducting Pavement Distress Surveys (37 pages).   Peoria County Highway Department, Peoria, Illinois. March 2009. 53 pages.
  11. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K. L., Savolainen, P. and Grillo, L. Utility Work Zone Traffic Control – Instructor’s Guide. Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation. Washington, D.C. 2008. 234 pages.
  12. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K. L., Savolainen, P. and Grillo, L. Utility Work Zone Traffic Control – Training Materials. Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation. Washington, D.C. 2008.195 slides.
  13. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K. L., Savolainen, P. and Grillo, L. Utility Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines. Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation. Washington, D.C. 2008. 76 pages.
  1. Datta, K., Schattler, K.L., and McAvoy, D. Traffic and Safety Services to MPOs – Bay County, Michigan. Office of Highway Safety Planning. Lansing, Michigan, November 2004.
  2. Datta, T.K. and Schattler, K.L. Trip Generation- Fundamentals and Applications. ITE Professional Development Course, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., September 2004.
  3. Datta, T.K. and Schattler, K.L. Trip Generation- Advanced Concepts and Applications. ITE Professional Development Course, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., September 2004.
  4. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L. Mitra, S., and Choudhury, A. Information to Assist in the Decision-Making Process and Development of an Evaluation Strategy for Michigan’s Truck Safety Program. Michigan Truck Safety Committee, Office of Highway Safety Planning, Lansing, Michigan, March 2004
  5. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L., Kar, P., and Guha, A. Development and Evaluation of an Advanced Dynamic Lane Merge Traffic Control System for 3 to 2 Lane Transition Areas in Work Zones. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Report RC-1451, Lansing, MI, January 2004.
  6. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L., Kar, P., and Guha, A. Evaluation of the Signal Timing / Optimization Project in Oakland County. Michigan Department of Transportation, Metro Region, Southfield, Michigan, January
  7. Datta, T.K. and Schattler, K.L. East Jefferson Avenue Conceptual Feasibility Study. City of Detroit, Department of Public Works, Detroit, Michigan, August 2003.
  8. Datta, T.K. and Schattler, K.L. Evaluation Studies for the AAA Road Improvement Demonstration Program in Michigan. Automobile Association of America (AAA), Auto Club of Michigan, Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, July 2003.
  9. Datta, T.K., Usmen, M. and Schattler, K.L. Highway Construction Work Zones and Traffic Control Hazards Training Program. Susan Harwood Grant 46E3-HT18, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.
  10. Datta, T.K., Sharma, S. and Schattler, K.L. Safety Program Effectiveness Evaluation: Statewide Safety Initiatives in Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation, Traffic and Safety Division, Lansing, Michigan, December 2002.
  11. Datta, T.K., Sharma, S. Schattler, K.L., and Ghosh, S. Investigating the Quality of Crash Data in Michigan: Statewide Safety Initiatives in Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation, Traffic and Safety Division, Lansing, Michigan, December 2002.
  12. Datta, T.K., Schattler, K.L., and Hill, C. Development and Evaluation of the Lane Merge Traffic Control System at Construction Work Zones. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Report RC-1411, Lansing, MI, December 2001.

 

 

National Training Workshops/Webinars

Utility Work Zone Traffic Control – Train the Trainer Workshops

As a part of the Work Zone Safety Grant, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration.  Audience included traffic and safety professionals, representatives from the utility industry, and local and state governments. Dr. Schattler was a lead instructor for the training program and participated in 5 of the 6 training workshops:

  • Detroit, Michigan on March 20, 2008
  • Hanover, Maryland on April 22, 2008
  • Dallas, Texas on June 19, 2008
  • West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania on July 17, 2008
  • Gahanna, Ohio on August 21, 2008

Transportation Research Board (TRB) Webinar Guidance on Developing Crash Modification Factors

Invited Presenter for the TRB Webinar-Guidance on Developing Crash Modification Factors. Presenters: Frank Gross, VHB; Daniel Carter, UNC Highway Safety Research Center; Randall Laninga, Illinois Department of Transportation; Kerrie Schattler, Bradley University. Moderator: Karen Dixon, Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET. 188 sites logged in with an estimated 300 attendees. Per the post-webinar survey, 95% were satisfied or very satisfied with the webinar.

Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor, Bradley University, Peoria, IL August 2024 – Present
  • Assistant Professor, Bradley University , Peoria , IL Aug 2018 – July 2024
  • Postdoctoral Researcher/Lecturer, Clemson University May 2018 – Jan 2017

Service

Professional Participation

  • Phi Kappa Phi Member, April, 2025
  • KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network) Engineering Unleashed member
  • Strategic DoingTM Practitioner, January 2023
  • Invited TRB Committee Member, Transportation Research Board (TRB) Operational Effects of Geometrics Committee (AHB65), April 2019 – April 2025
  • Peoria Sustainability Commissioner, appointed by Mayor Jim Ardis, November 2009
  • Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) Representative on the Traffic Operations & Roadside Maintenance Technical Advisory Group (TAG), June 2010 to 14
  • Transportation Research Board –University Representative, August 2006 – present
  • Transportation Research Board –Journal Reviewer
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers – Journal Reviewer
  • Accident Analysis and Prevention by Elsevier – Journal Reviewer, September 2014 to present
  • Women in Transportation Seminars (WTS)
  • Chi Epsilon – National Civil Engineering Honor Society

University Service

Department

  • CEC Department Chair, elected Aug 2022 to 25, re-elected 2025 to present
  • CEC Executive Council, Mar 2011 to May 2022
  • CEC Graduate Coordinator and Advisor, 2008 to 2024
  • Center for Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure (CETI), Committee Member, 2005 to 2020
    • InnovationsinConstruction,AsphaltandTransportationconference(ICAT)
    • InternationalConstructionInnovationConference(ICIC)
  • Center for Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure, Co-Director, Oct 2020- July 22, Director, Aug 2022 to present
  • Research Excellence Committee – Member 2005 to 07; Director 2008 -12, Aug 2013 to Jul 22
  • CEC Laboratory Development & Strategic Planning, 2008– 19
  • CEC Undergraduate Recruiting, since 2008
  • CEC Library Director, 2012 to 18
  • Faculty Search Committee, Member 06, 07, 08, 2010-2019, Chair 2021- 22
  • Graduate Committee, Member 2005 to 08
  • CEC Research & Graduate Laboratory, Director 2008, 2011to

College and University

  • Assist Associate Dean with CCET Graduate Programs, Apr 2025 to present
  • CCET Strategic Planning for Recruiting and Retention Committee, 2024 to 25
  • Executive Committee of CCET and FCB, Aug 2022 to present
  • Search Committee for the CCET & FCB Dean, Nov 2020 to May 21
  • MOVE Committee, 2018 to 19
  • Executive Committee of the Graduate Faculty, Aug 2014 – present
  • Office of Sponsored Programs Faculty Advisory Board, 2014 to 19
  • Office of Teaching and Faculty Development (OTEFD) Advisory Board & Student Engagement Panel, Oct 2011 to Sep 2013
  • College Convergence Curricula Committee Member, Fall 2012
  • College Strategic Planning Committee Member, Fall 2012

Licensures & Certifications

  • Power BI Certificate, Bradley University IT Workforce Accelerator Program, May 2025
  • Online Teaching Certificate, Bradley University, Office of Distance and Online Education, June 2024
  • Strategic Doing Practitioner Certificate, Strategic Doing Institute, January 2023
  • Fundamentals of Engineering, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, October 1998

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