THE BIG PICTURE
We do research on
mobility modelling,
monitoring and control
for cities to become smarter and better to live in
The Transport and Traffic Engineering Laboratory (LICIT) is a Joint Research Unit which is placed under the supervision of University Gustave Eiffel and ENTPE (Post-graduate School of Transport and Civil Engineering).
The LICIT is also part of the University de Lyon and Lyon Urban School.
The laboratory is located on both the ENTPE Campus and the University Gustave Eiffel centre in Lyon.
The LICIT’s main research theme is the Dynamic Modelling, Monitoring and Control of Transportation Networks.




OUR RESEARCH THEMES
A few things we’re great at
The research activities performed in our laboratory cover a large spectrum of subjects related to traffic modelling, simulation, mobility data analytics, resilience engineering,
and novel solutions for efficient transport.
TRAFFIC MODELLING, SIMULATION AND CONTROL
We develop simulation models and tools based on physics and traffic theory. Simulation tools are used to test new mobility services and control strategies.
We design models describing the evolution of transport systems including the regulatory systems and the various mobility services. We develop regulation strategies to optimize the operation of these systems while reducing environmental impacts.
TRAFFIC ANALYTICS AND PREDICTION
We leverage multi-source data to build intelligent transport systems and understand human mobility at different spatio-temporal scales.
We develop original solutions based on machine learning techniques, data fusion and data assimilation techniques to understand how people move inside a city and to implement smart solutions to improve the transport system. We focus on the usage of large-scale data, such as call detail records, mobile network probe data, drone images, GPS data.
RESILIENCE ENGINEERING AND IMPROVEMENT
We explore complex networks to quantify, monitor and predict the resilience of multi-modal transportation.
We leverage the potential of graph theory and simulation to investigate how transport networks can be capable of absorbing different kinds of stresses they could be subject to. We devise new strategies (regulations, dynamic control, flexible mobility services) to support cities in improving their robustness and ability to recover from disruptions.
OUR RESEARCH APPROACHES
Data-DRIVEN AND multi-Physics APPROACHES
To MODEL, ANALYSE, simulate, predict and control traffic
data-driven approach
THE potential of big data and Artificial Intelligence
We use multi-source data to understand human mobility demand, travel patterns and motifs. We develop platforms based on data analysis and machine learning to support traffic monitoring, vulnerability assessment and resilience improvement.
multi-physics approach
The power of MULTI-physics for traffic Modelling AND CONTROL
We develop multi-scale traffic models, simulation tools and control strategies for the understanding and managing of multi-modal transport, by integrating a variety of mathematical approaches .
Our RESEARCH TEAM
GREAT PEOPLE FOR A GREAT WORK
LICIT is a team of wonderful people…
PERMANENT STAFF



Christine BUISSON
Researcher, HDR, Professor



Pierre-Antoine LAHAROTTE
Researcher, Proofessor



Delphine LEJRI
Researcher, Professor



Cecile BECARIE
Research
Engineer



Colette MINTSA-EYA
Research
Engineer



Bernard SCHNETZLER
Research
Engineer



Sonia CENILLE
Secretary



Anne-Christine DEMANNY
Secretary
POSTDOCTORAL STUDENTS AND RESEARCH ENGINEER
PhD students



Loïc BONNETAIN
PhD Student



Cecile DANIEL
PhD Student



Carlos Mario
GOMEZ PATINO
PhD Student



Cyril VEVE
PhD Student



Elise HENRY
PhD Student



Manon SEPPECHER
PhD Student



Anna TAKAYASU
PhD Student



Alexandre JAYOL
PhD Student



Mélanie CORTINA
PhD Student



Louis BALZER
PhD Student



Mathis BOUKHELLOUF
PhD Student



Lucas MAGNANA
PhD Student
TEACHING ACTIVITY
BESIDES RESEARCH
LICIT’s teaching activities focus on
Research approaches for Transport engineering, Road traffic modelling and ITS;
Scientific disciplines related to Data Science, Operational research, Computer Science.
LICIT’s teaching activities take place at the National School of State Public Works (
ENTPE),
Ecole Centrale de Lyon and other higher-education institutions.
TRAFFIC THEORY
Intelligent Transportation systems
Data Science and Machine learning
Traffic study with dynamic simulation
Traffic Modelling and USages
Regulation and exploitation of transport
STATistics for the engineer
multi-physics coupling
our pride
Research projects AND PLATFORMS
LICIT is involved in many international, European, national and regional research projects.
LICIT has also developed several platforms to support for
traffic simulation and intelligent transportation systems.
Research Projects
Research Platforms
YOU WANT TO COLLABORATE WITH US?
Contact us!
Location 1: Université Gustave Eiffel, Campus Lyon
25, avenue François Mitterrand, Case24 Cité des Mobilités
F- 69675 Bron Cedex
FRANCE
Location 2: Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de l’Etat (ENTPE)
3 Rue Maurice Audin,
69518 Vaulx-en-Velin CEDEX
FRANCE
Contact
anne-christine.demanny@univ-eiffel.fr
Phone
+33 (0)4 72 14 24 70
+33 (0)4 72 04 77 10