JAFAR JALILOV
JAFAR JALILOV
U R B A N & T R A N S P O R T P L A N N E R
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a Transport Systems Expert with extensive experience in leadership, research, and academic roles, I bring a comprehensive skill set in transport modeling, urban planning, and data analysis to drive innovative solutions for complex transportation challenges. Combining hands-on expertise in advanced software tools with a strong background in project management and education, I am dedicated to enhancing the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transport systems through data-driven strategies and collaborative approaches.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT | GPA: 4.19/4.50 08/2022 – 01/2024
University of Seoul, International School of Urban Sciences Seoul, South Korea
Thesis title: Analysis of the Potential of Transit-Oriented Development around metro station. Advisor: Seungjae LEE
MASTER OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS | GPA: 4.88/5.0 09/2020 – 07/2022
Tashkent State Transport University Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Thesis title: Development of an integrated application for intelligent parking. Advisor: Xakimov Shaukat
BACHELOR – TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSPORT LOGISTICS | GPA: 4.9/5.0 08/2016 – 01/2020
Tashkent Institute of Design, Construction and Maintenance of Automobile Roads Tashkent, Uzbekistan
EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT 01/2024 – now
Transport Scientific Research Center, Transport Systems Planning Department, – full-time Tashkent, Uzbekistan
➡️Led and managed a team of 9 professionals in the Department
➡️Directed the development of the “Master Plan for Transport and Road Infrastructure of Bukhara city”, including:
- Development of a “digital twin” - a transport model
- Developed methodologies for planning activities
- Coordinated infrastructure development strategies for public transport, roads, and tourism
- Managed traffic light regulation planning
- Development of forecast options for the development of the transport system and assessment of their effectiveness
- Conducted transport and economic efficiency analyses
➡️Ensured interdepartmental collaboration and stakeholder engagement
➡️Presented research findings and recommendations to government officials and policymakers
TEACHER ASSISTANT 02/2024 – now
Kimyo International University in Tashkent, School of Engineering, – part-time Tashkent, Uzbekistan
➡️Delivered 300+ hours of lectures, practical sessions, and tutorials across three subjects in one semester:
- Object Oriented Programming (180+ hours), Traffic Management (80+ hours), and Traffic Flow Theory (82+ hours)
➡️Developed course materials and assessment tasks to enhance student learning
INTERN 01/2023 – 03/2023
The Seoul Institute Seoul, South Korea
➡️Studied Korea Transport Database (KTDB) organization activities, methods, and techniques
➡️Prepared a comprehensive report on applying KTDB methods to Uzbekistan's conditions
➡️Gained expertise in Traffic and Origin-Destination (OD) data collection methods, including:
- Data extraction from social media, Data fusion techniques
- Mobile phone data collection (GPS, accelerometer, orientation, gyroscope)
- Estimation and calibration of data mining algorithms
LEAD TRANSPORT PLANNER 11/2020 – 07/2022
Center for Research of Issues in Development of Transport Tashkent, Uzbekistan
and Logistics under Ministry of Transport Republic of Uzbekistan – full-time
➡️Led micro and macro transport modeling projects using PTV VISSIM and VISUM software
➡️Optimized intersections and digitized transport systems to improve urban mobility
➡️Developed predictive scenarios for future transport needs and infrastructure planning
➡️Conducted modeling and equilibration of transport supply and demand
➡️Implemented discrete choice modeling techniques for travel behavior analysis
➡️Performed equilibrium and dynamic assignment modeling for traffic flow optimization
➡️Collaborated with government stakeholders to align projects with national transport strategies
INSPECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL WORKS 09/2019 – 06/2021
Tashkent Institute of Design Construction and Maintenance of Automobile Roads, – part-time Tashkent, Uzbekistan
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Intelligent Transport Systems, Connected vehicles, Public transportation, Computational Spatial Analysis, Data-driven transportation planning, Applied Machine Learning, Sustainable Development
HONORS, AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
- KOICA CIAT Full Scholarship Recipient | Awarded a fully funded scholarship by KOICA for the master's program in Urban and Regional Development at the University of Seoul.
- A Pathway towards Decarbonized and Cleaner Mobility in Asia and the Pacific – Starting from the region’s key priorities |Certificate issued: May 4, 2023 by UNITAR CIFAL JEJU
- Overseas Ambassador of The Seoul Institute | Issued: Jan 30, 2023 by Seoul Institute
SKILLS
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
MOBILTY MANAGEMENT
URBAN PLANNING
DATA ANALYSIS & ENGINEERING
HARD SKILLS
Transport Planning Softwares
- PTV Visum, Vissim, Vistro,
Geographic Information Systems
- QGIS, ArcGIS,
Programming and Data Science
- Python (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib)
- MySQL, PostgreSQL
- React, Typescript