Saugat Paudel is an international student from Nepal, currently pursuing a Master’s in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Transportation. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Currently, Saugat serves as a Graduate Fellow at the Fresno State Transportation Institute (FSTI), where he actively contributes to the institute's research endeavors and administrative efficiency. His research interests include transportation planning and safety, sustainable infrastructure development, transportation network design, construction materials, and the application of artificial intelligence in civil engineering.