Dan McCabe, Ph.D.

I’m a transportation researcher and optimization expert passionate about sustainability. In August 2024, I graduated with my PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle under the guidance of my advisor, Dr. Jeff Ban. I’ve loved using optimization and data science to explore how to make transit systems even more sustainable and efficient. My PhD research focused on mixed-integer programming models and algorithms to help convert transit fleets to battery-electric buses while limiting costs and maintaining good operations. I’ve also built a tool called ZEBRA to help transit agencies assess the challenges of electrifying their bus fleets, based mostly on GTFS data with minimal other inputs needed.

Outside of buses and other electric vehicles, I’m passionate about bikes in all forms! I was the president of Husky Cycling, UW’s cycling club, from 2021 through 2024. I love riding around the city and beyond as well as participating in road, mountain bike, and cyclocross races. I’ve had a few fun opportunities to mix my love of bikes with my professional skills, including designing bicycle delivery routes for food banks and finding the shortest route to ride every trail at my favorite local mountain bike spot.

My academic CV is available as a webpage here and my one-page resume can be downloaded here. I’m currently searching for industry jobs starting in Fall 2024, so please reach out if you are interested in working together.