Prof. Dr. Kofi Obeng | Employee Work Effort | Best Researcher Award
Emeritus Professor | The University of North Carolina A&T State University | United States
Professor K. Obeng, is a highly respected scholar in the fields of transportation economics, logistics, and urban planning, widely recognized for his influential contributions to transportation research and policy analysis. His prolific academic output includes 60 scholarly publications with 523 citations and an h-index of 14, reflecting both the depth and sustained impact of his work on the global research community. Professor Obeng’s research primarily focuses on transportation planning, public transit efficiency, cost optimization, subsidy policy, transport pricing, safety analysis, and productivity measurement in urban transportation systems. His studies have advanced understanding of how economic incentives, regulations, and institutional structures affect the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of public transit systems. Through rigorous quantitative modeling and policy evaluation, his research has provided valuable insights into improving performance, enhancing service quality, and promoting sustainable transportation solutions. His works have been published in numerous high-impact journals, including Transportation Research, Transport Policy, Journal of Air Transport Management, and Administration & Society, contributing to international dialogues on transport management and economics. He has also co-edited influential academic volumes, such as Transit Economics, which explore complex issues surrounding transit subsidies and productivity. Professor Obeng’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory and applied transportation policy, addressing challenges in public transit finance, safety management, and strategic organizational performance. His research has informed transportation policy reforms and supported the advancement of effective, data-driven solutions for modern mobility systems. As a leading figure in transportation research, Professor Obeng’s scholarly legacy continues to influence academic, governmental, and professional communities, reinforcing his position as a key contributor to the evolution of transportation planning and economics in both theory and practice.
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Featured Publications
Obeng, K. Incentivizing public transit to improve performance to meet the programmatic goal of a funding agency. Public Transport.
Obeng, K. Regulations and factor adjustment in transit systems. Transportmetrica A: Transport Science.
Obeng, K. Accounting for factors affecting cost and technical inefficiency. Case Studies on Transport Policy.
Obeng, K. On incentives and optimal effort to improve bus transit performance. Transportation Planning and Technology.
Obeng, K. Effects of government regulations and input subsidies on cost efficiency: A decomposition approach. Transport Policy.