Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E North Water St. Chicago, IL, 60611, United States

June 16-20, 2025

Benefits of Participation

• Be part of a growing global center with partnerships in multiple countries as a CLEETS Associate.
• Opportunity for an invitation to a special issue journal.
• Network with leading researchers, policymakers, and professionals in weather, transport, and energy.
• Engage in interdisciplinary solutions research with experts.
• Selected interesting talks will be listed as “featured” talks.

We look forward to your contributions!

• The abstract deadline is 7 March 2025. The authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by 17 March 2025.

  Competitive selection—Abstracts will be evaluated on merit.

  • We invite abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations related to the themes listed in the section below. (All submissions must adhere to the following guidelines)
  • Abstracts should be no more than 300 words.
  • Include a title, author(s), affiliation(s), and contact information.
  • Clearly indicate which Track(s) your abstract aligns with.
    Add titles as: Track X. TITLE of your Abstract
  • Submit your abstract here.

  Need-based and excellence-based travel funding is available!

  CLEETS has limited resources but will be able to cover registration and hotel accommodation for selected participants. For considerations, please apply here.

and Track 1. Responding to Weather Hazards on Transportation: The increasing frequency of extreme weather events poses significant challenges to transportation infrastructure and mobility systems. This theme seeks research that advances:

• simulations of meteorology and air quality,
• assessing transport infrastructure for hazards,
• and preparing road infrastructure for connected and automated vehicles.

Track 2. Solutions for Transport & Mobility Systems: As cities transition toward improved mobility, optimizing transport systems for efficiency is more critical than ever. This theme invites research on:

• travel demand management,
• fleet electrification,
• user-behavior modeling,
• and data-driven solutions for reducing transport emissions.

Track 3. Present and Future Energy Security & Policy for Transportation Sector: The integration of energy systems with transportation is key to achieving growth and prosperity. This theme explores:

• policy frameworks,
• emerging energy technologies such as hydrogen and electrification,
• and strategies to create circular economies that support energy security

Track 4. Data Science for Transport and Energy: Enhancing Decision-Making Tools and Future Directions: Data-driven decision support tools are essential for optimizing transport infrastructure, reducing emissions, and informing policy. This theme seeks research on:

• modeling frameworks,
• public health and economic impact assessments,
• and the development of governance structures for improved transportation solutions.

Registration is due April 1. Visa letters will be issued after registration.

In-person attendees:

Hybrid (virtual) attendees:

Program Committee:

• Ashish Sharma, University of Illinois System
• Jonathan Radcliffe, University of Birmingham
• Omer Rana, Cardiff University
• Andrew Quinn, University of Birmingham
• Dimitris Potoglou, Cardiff University
• Curtis Walker, NSF NCAR
• Lee Chapman, University of Birmingham
• Bo Zou, University of Illinois Chicago
• Neha Mehta, University of Birmingham
• Abhinav Wadhwa, University of Illinois System

Organizing Committee: 

• Ashish Sharma, University of Illinois System
• Jonathan Radcliffe, University of Birmingham
• Omer Rana, Cardiff University
• Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
• Rajesh Kumar, NSF NCAR
• Venkat Venkatakrishnan, University of Illinois System
• PS Sriraj, University of Illinois Chicago
• Marty Anderies, Arizona State University
• Jagadeesh Yedetore, University of Illinois System
• Maurizio Albano, Cardiff University

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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk,
301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611

For inquiries, please contact cleetsglobalcenter@uillinois.edu

National Science Foundation (NSF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)