Barbara Metzger


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M.Eng. Barbara Metzger

Research Focus

  • Traffic data analysis and congestion research (non-urban areas)
  • Traffic detection and control (non-urban areas)
  • Congestion predicition and avoidance (non-urban areas)

Teaching

  • Head of module "Intelligent Transport Systems" (since SoSe 2021)

  • Mentoring and Exercises in the lecture series "Traffic Control Extension" (since SoSe 2021)

Curriculum Vitae

Work experience

since 2020 Technical University of Munich
Chair of Traffic Engineering and Control
Researcher
2018 - 2020 University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich
Chair of Intelligent Transportation Systems
Researcher
2015 Audi AG, Ingolstadt
Intern
Field of work: simulation of airbag inflation

Education

2018

M.Eng. Lightweight Construction and Simulation
Landshut University of Applied Sciences

2017

B.Eng. Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Engineering
Landshut University of Applied Sciences

Publications

  • Gerstenberger, Marcus; Klementz, Stephan; Listl, Gerhard; Kölle, Matthias; Spangler, Matthias; Metzger, Barbara: Erweiterung der Verfahren zur Wirksamkeitsanalyse von Netzbeeinflussungsanlagen – Projektnummer: FE 03.0584/2019. , Ed.: Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen: Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen, 2023, more…
  • Maier, Friedrich; Schwietering, Christoph; Weinreis, Christian; Kretschmann, Florian; Metzger, Barbara; Spangler, Matthias: Erprobung eines Cell Transmission Modells für die Verkehrsbeeinflussung in Fernstraßennetzen. Straßenverkehrstechnik Heft 10/2023, 2023, S. 681 more…
  • Metzger, Barbara; Kessler, Lisa; Bogenberger, Klaus: Spatio-Temporal Prediction of Freeway Congestion Patterns Using Neural Networks -A Conceptual Approach. ISFO - 4th International Symposium on Freeway and Tollway Operations, Unpublished, 2023 more…
  • Schwietering, Christoph; Löbbering, Dennis; Kretschmann, Florian; Spangler, Matthias; Metzger, Barbara; Maier, Friedrich: Einsatz eines Cell-Transmission-Modells in der Verkehrssteuerung – Utilisation d'un modèle de transmission cellulaire dans le contrôle du trafic; Use of a cell transmission model in traffic control. , Ed.: Eidgenössisches Departement für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation UVEK: Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft, Bundesamt für Strassen, 2022, more…
  • Kutsch, Alexander; Margreiter, Martin; Stueger, Philipp N.; Fehn, Fabian; Metzger, Barbara; Hamm, Lisa; Engelhardt, Roman; Ilic, Mario; Bogenberger, Klaus: TEMPUS - Test Field Munich - Pilot Test for Urban Automated Road Traffic. 2022 IEEE 25th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), IEEE, 2022 more…
  • Metzger, Barbara; Kessler, Lisa; Margreiter, Martin; Bogenberger, Klaus: Increasing Freeway Network Resilience by Advanced Congestion Pattern Analytics. PIARC XVI World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress , 2022 more…
  • Metzger, Barbara; Loder, Allister; Kessler, Lisa; Bogenberger, Klaus: Spatio-Temporal Prediction of Freeway Congestion Patterns using Discrete Choice Methods. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, 2022Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting more…
  • Karl, Barbara; Kessler, Lisa; Bogenberger, Klaus: Automatisierte Klassifikation verschiedener Stautypen. Heureka - Optimierung in Verkehr und Transport, FGSV 002/127, 2020 more…
  • Kessler, Lisa; Karl, Barbara; Bogenberger Klaus: Congestion Hot Spot Identification using Automated Pattern Recognition. 2020 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC), IEEE, 2020 more…
  • Kessler, Lisa; Karl, Barbara; Bogenberger, Klaus: Spatiotemporal Traffic Speed Reconstruction from Travel Time Measurements Using Bluetooth Detection. 2019 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC), IEEE, 2019 more…
  • Karl, Barbara; Kessler, Lisa; Bogenberger, Klaus: Automated Classification of Different Congestion Types. 2019 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC), IEEE, 2019 more…

Supervised Theses

  • Schäffner, Peter: Investigation of Traffic Flow Stabilization Measures by Connected and Automated Vehicles. Study Project. Mentoring: Stüger, Kutsch, Metzger.
  • Denno, Anas: Assessment of the effects of single vehicle data for traffic flow harmonization in the scope of V2X systems. Master Thesis. Start: 5.5.2023; End: 19.11.2023. Mentoring: Metzger, Margreiter. Abstract.
  • Azzam, Mohamed: Modeling and prediction of congestion patterns using deep learning. Master Thesis. Start: 17.5.2023; End: 16.11.2023. Mentoring: Metzger. Abstract.
  • Sultani, Murtaza: Simulative investigation of measures for shockwave damping on freeways. Master Thesis. Start: 16.5.2023; End: 16.11.2023. Mentoring: Metzger, Stüger, Kutsch. Abstract.
  • Jiang, Huiling: Analysis of demand clusters of traffic flow on a freeway section using machine learning. Bachelor Thesis. Start: 15.5.2023; End: 15.10.2023. Mentoring: Metzger, Dr. Kessler. Abstract.
  • Bampoh, Benjamin: Empirical assignment of congestion causes to congestion events. Master Thesis. Start: 17.5.2022; End: 17.11.2022. Mentoring: Dr. Kessler, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Okang, Wilson: Identifying Lane Congestion from non Lane Resolutive Data. Master Thesis. Start: 17.5.2022; End: 17.11.2022. Mentoring: Dr. Kessler, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Junges Schmidt, Arthur: Traffic state and level of service estimation on major roads using the google traffic API. Master Thesis. Start: 28.2.2022; End: 28.9.2022. Mentoring: , Metzger. Abstract.
  • Weigold, Julia: Blue Lane - A contribution to the transportation revolution in local traffic?. Master Thesis. Start: 23.11.2021; End: 23.5.2022. Mentoring: , Metzger. Abstract.
  • Schuch, Christina: Evaluation of a field test for an integrated transport system for passengers and parcels. Bachelor Thesis. Start: 23.5.2022; End: 23.10.2022. Mentoring: Fehn, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Kolb, Maximilian: Literature Review and Data Analysis in the Field of Lane Jam. Bachelor Thesis. Start: 1.5.2022; End: 26.9.2022. Mentoring: Dr. Kessler, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Cordova Vidal, Edu: International Literature Review on Congestion Mitigation Methods. Bachelor Thesis. Start: 7.10.2021; End: 25.2.2022. Mentoring: Metzger, Kessler. Abstract.
  • Hu, Yuzhong: Investigation of the seasonality of congestion events. Master Thesis. Start: 1.5.2021; End: 31.10.2021. Mentoring: Kessler, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Sailer, Anton: Literature review on long-term and short-term predictability of congestion for expressways (non urban). Bachelor Thesis. Start: 10.5.2021; End: 5.10.2021. Mentoring: Metzger. Abstract.
  • Zitzlsperger, Andrea: Literature research to define and calculate various costs of transport (Traffic jam costs). Bachelor Thesis. Start: 7.4.2021; End: 7.9.2021. Mentoring: Metzger, Dr. Spangler. Abstract.
  • Neudendorf, Clara: Elaboration of country-specific differences in the characteristics of "expressways". Bachelor Thesis. Start: 5.4.2021; End: 5.9.2021. Mentoring: Metzger. Abstract.
  • Bourkkadi, Hicham: From Bus lane to Managed Lane – Literature Review on the state of the art of Managed Lanes. Bachelor Thesis. Start: 1.6.2021; End: 27.8.2021. Mentoring: , Metzger. Abstract.
  • Borowski, Max: Literature research on spatio-temporal congestion patterns in road networks. Bachelor Thesis. Start: 8.6.2020; End: 20.12.2020. Mentoring: Metzger. Abstract.
  • Wiedemann, Alexandra: Modeling of a part of the highway network in the north of Munich with ptv VISSIM. Study Project. Mentoring: , Metzger.
  • Klier, Rebecca: Conception and implementation of an online survey with the question “What is congestion/traffic jam?”. Study Project. Mentoring: Metzger, Margreiter.
  • Erpf, Jakob: The search for predictability and correlations between traffic-data based congestion and incident characteristics. Master Thesis. Start: 15.4.2020; End: 8.12.2020. Mentoring: Dr. Spangler, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Pries, Anna: Describing and Detecting Congestion Objects using different Sources of Traffic Data. Master Thesis. Start: 9.3.2020; End: 8.9.2020. Mentoring: Dr. Spangler, Metzger. Abstract.
  • Erpf, Jakob: Statistic congestion analysis tool – definition of key values and creation of database requests routines. Study Project. Mentoring: Dr. Spangler, Metzger.