Dr. Michael Mollenhauer is the Director of the Center for Technology Implementation at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. He leads a team of researchers and software engineers that help customers conduct early-stage deployment and evaluation of connected, automated, and smart mobility systems. Mike is leading VTTI’s efforts to partner with communities in Northern Virginia such as Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Falls Church to develop and deploy and Smart Cities technologies, educate the local workforce, and create experiential learning opportunities for Virginia Tech students.