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Dr. Michael S. Bomba

Research Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Supply Chain Management

(512) 217-8411

Email: Michael.Bomba@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Texas, 2003
    Major: Public Policy
  • MS, University of Texas, 1995
    Major: Community and Regional Planning
  • BA, University of Texas, 1991
    Major: Government and Economics

Professional Positions

  • Research Associate, University of Texas at Austin. University of Texas at Austin. (2003 - 2005).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Research Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2023 - Present).
  • Research Associate Professor, University of North Texas, College of Business, Department of Marketing & Logistics. University of North Texas, College of Business, Department of Marketing & Logistics. (2016 - 2021).
  • Research Scientist and Associate Director, University of North Texas, College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Economic Development and Research. University of North Texas, College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Economic Development and Research. (2013 - 2016).
  • Research Associate, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2009 - 2016).
  • Research Associate and Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas, College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Economic Development and Research. University of North Texas, College of Arts and Sciences, Center for Economic Development and Research. (2008 - 2013).
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2009 - 2010).
  • Research Associate IV, University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering, Center for Transportation Research. University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering, Center for Transportation Research. (2003 - 2005).

    • Professional

  • Senior Associate, Alliance Transportation Group, Inc.. Alliance Transportation Group, Inc.. (2007 - 2013).
  • Principal, Bomba & Associates, Inc.. Bomba & Associates, Inc.. (2004 - 2007).
  • Independent Consultant, Independent Consultant. Independent Consultant. (1998 - 2004).
  • Data Analyst, Applied Economics Consulting Group, Inc.. Applied Economics Consulting Group, Inc.. (1999 - 2000).
  • Environmental Planner, Hicks & Company. Hicks & Company. (1994 - 1998).

Professional Memberships

  • North American Strategy for Competitiveness. (July 1, 2018 - Present).
  • Transportation Research Board. (1999 - Present).
  • American Planning Association. (2008 - July 1, 2013).
  • American Economic Association. (2000 - July 1, 2008).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • AECO 4230 - Introduction to Research in the Social Sciences, 3 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • University of Texas at Austin, PA680PA 62410 Global Manufacturing Trends and Their Potential Impacts on Texas-Mexico Trade and Texas’s Statewide Transportation System, Spring 2015.
  • University of Texas at Austin, PA680PA 62410 Global Manufacturing Trends and Their Potential Impacts on Texas-Mexico Trade and Texas’s Statewide Transportation System, Fall 2014.

Awards and Honors

  • Susan G. Hadden Fellowship, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. (2002).
  • Dissertation Grant, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. (2001).
  • Fellow, Eno Transportation Foundation. (2001).
  • Ambassador Robert Strauss Fellowship, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. (1998).
  • Emmett Redford Fellowship, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. (1998).
  • Congressman J.J. Pickle Fellowship, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. (1997).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Kristjansson, K.A., M.S. Bomba, and A. Goodchild. Intra-industry Trade Analysis of U.S. State-Canadian Province Pairs: Implications for Cost of Border Delay. Transportation Research Record..
  • Bomba, M.S. and R. Harrison. (2005). Changing Maritime Shipping Patterns between Asian Countries in the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement and the United States: Is There a Role for Short Sea Shipping on the Korean Peninsula? Journal of International Logistics and Trade. Volume 2, Number 2, p. 61-82..
  • Bomba, M.S. and R. Harrison. (2002). Feasibility of a Container-on-Barge Network along the Texas Gulf Coast. Transportation Research Record 1782. p. 23-30..
  • Bomba, M.S., R. Harrison, and C.M. Walton. (2001). Planning for Mega-Containerships: A Statewide Transportation Planning Approach. Transportation Research Record 1777. p. 129-137..

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Bomba, M.. (2008). "Good Fences? Communities along the U.S.-Mexico border are struggling with the new realities of homeland security." Planning. Vol. 74, No. 4. 8 April 2008..
  • Bomba, M.. (2007). "Building a Panama Canal for a New World Economy." ViewPoint Americas. Vol. 6, Issue 9. 3 April 2007..

    • Research Report

  • Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico Border Crossing Guide 2024.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. Addressing the Needs of Pedestrians and Bicyclists along the Texas-Mexico Border.
  • Bomba, M.S. Border-wide and Regional Logistics Cluster Study.
  • Bomba, M.S. The Logistics & Supply Chain Corridors of Nearshoring.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. Increasing the Efficiency of Freight Rail Border Crossings at the Texas-Mexico Border.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. Texas-Mexico Reshoring/Nearshoring Study.
  • Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico International Border Crossing Guide 2021. 257. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico International Border Crossings Guide. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Freight Corridor Profile: US 59. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2020). Economic Impacts of the Proposed North Texas Expo Center and the North Texas Fair and Rodeo on Denton County, Texas.
  • McKenzie, E., Welch, E., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2020). Grayson County Freight Transportation Study.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Hutson, N. Texas Border Crossing Facility Hazards and Risks.
  • Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Prozzi, J., Weston, L.M. (2020). Texas Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2020). The Presidential Permitting Process and the Development of Cross-Border Transportation Infrastructure in Texas: Executive Order 13867 and the State of Texas Approval Process.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2019). 2015 Channel Conditions along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Pohlen, T.L., Loftus-Otway, L., Harrison, R., Kahil, N., Hodge, J., Cooley, J. (2019). Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study.
  • Loftus-Otway, L., Harrison, R., Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. (2019). Summary of Development Permits Issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Almanza, F., Ortiz, M., Conde, R. (2019). Texas-Mexico International Bridges and Border Crossings.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Nowicki, D. (2018). Significant contribution to Riding the Returns Wave: Reverse Logistics and the U.S. Postal Service.
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., Kahil, N. (2017). Fatal Flaw Analysis for a Potential UNT Campus Site in Frisco, Texas.
  • Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Weston, L.M. (2017). Understanding the Potential Impacts from Mexico’s Energy Industry Reforms on Texas’s Freight Transportation System..
  • Loftus-Otway, L., Bomba, M.S., Garner-Frey, B., Miller, B., Stewart, D., Welch, E. (2017). NEPA Assignment at TxDOT: Analysis, Review, and Training Modules. FHWA/TX-16/0-6866-1..
  • Kruse, J., Bomba, M.S. (2015). Foundation for a Research and Development Plan for the Maritime Division of the Texas Department of Transportation..
  • Flynn, C., Kline, S., Saxe, A., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Intra-Industry Trade: Transportation Needs of Growing Texas Industries. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-5..
  • de Bianco, T., Draper, M., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Nearshoring in Mexico: Recent Trends and Relevance to Texas. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-3..
  • Bomba, M.S., Gray, M., Clower, T. (2015). Potential Economic Development and Property Value Impacts of the Proposed Realignment of Loop 335 in Amarillo, Texas..
  • Halbach, B., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Potential Implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for Transportation Planning in Texas. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-6..
  • Villareal, M.M., Wilson, V., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Rail and Logistics Hubs: Opportunities for Improvement. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-4..
  • Dolan, R., Huffman, J., Roberts, D., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Reshoring in Texas: Understanding the Phenomenon. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-2..
  • Biscaro, S., Bohrt, M., Krupp, M., Bomba, M.S., Boske, L., Harrison, R. (2015). Texas’s Manufacturing Competitiveness. Transportation Policy Brief, 2015-1..
  • Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O. (2015). Update to Developing Network and Demographic Inputs for Travel Demand Modeling Guidebook..
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Clower, T. (2014). Assessing the Economic, Fiscal, and Developmental Impacts of the North Texas Tollway Authority System.
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Gray, M. (2014). Developmental Impacts of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail System..
  • Gray, M., Bomba, M.S., Seman, M., Clower, T. (2014). Economic and Fiscal Impacts of the Trinity River Redevelopment Project..
  • Bomba, M.S., Seman, M., Clower, T. (2014). Texas Demographic and Economic Data Reference Guide..
  • Bomba, M.S., Clower, T. (2014). Texas Freight Data Reference Guide..
  • Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Seman, M. (2014). The State of Texas Ports: A work in progress..
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Chavez-Wilson, O., Gray, M. (2014). Through Recession and Recovery: Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Capital and Operating Spending by Dallas Area Rapid Transit..
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S. (2013). Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Children’s Medical Center of Dallas..
  • Caldas, C., Stock, T., Prozzi, J., Loftus-Otway, L., Clower, T., Bomba, M.S. (2013). Linking Long-Range Transportation Planning with Project Planning in Support of the Environmental Review Process. FHWA/TX-13/0-6701-1..
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., Woods, L.A., Hauge, J.A., Reyes-Loya, M., Seman, M. (2013). Selected 2012-2014 Trade Flows and Texas Gulf Ports: Panama Canal and South American Markets. Report FHWA/TX-13/0-6690-UNT-1..
  • Stock, T., Caldas, C., Loftus-Otway, L., Prozzi, J., Clower, T., Bomba, M.S. (2013). TxDOT Resource for Linking Regional Planning with Project Planning in Support of NEPA. TxDOT Project 0-6701..
  • Clower, T., Ruggiere, P., Bomba, M.S., Arndt, J., Li, J., Edrington, S., Hendershot, P. (2010). Evaluating the Impact of Transit-Oriented Development. Report 0-6511..
  • Manuel, L., Kallivokas, L., Williamson, E., Bomba, M.S., Berlin, K., Cryer, A., Henderson, W. (2006). A Probabilistic Analysis of the Frequency of Bridge Collapses due to Vessel Impact. Report 0-4650-1..
  • Thompson, F., Bomba, M.S., Walton, C.M. (2006). Coordinating Emergency Traffic Management Response during Extraordinary Events. Project 0-4450-1.
  • Thompson, K., Bomba, M.S., Walton, C.M., Botticello, J. (2006). Integration of Texas Airports into the Trans-Texas Corridor. Report 4644-1.
  • Bomba, M.S., Mazumder, D., Huston, N., Harrison, R. (2006). Landside Access Needs for Deep-Water Ports in Texas. Report 0-4437-1..
  • Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Stockton, W., Harrison, R. (2005). Current Issues Related to Security and Safety Initiatives for Mexican Truck Carriers Along the Texas-Mexico Border. Report 5-9014-P7..
  • Bomba, M.S., Villa, J.C., Stockton, W., Harrison, R. (2005). Current Practices at TxDOT/DPS Border Safety Inspection Facilities and Opportunities for Data Sharing with Federal Agencies. Report 5-9014-P8..
  • Resor, R., Blaze, J., Bomba, M.S., Harrison, R. (2005). Rail Access to the Port of Beaumont: A Review of the Current Situation and Proposed Improvements..
  • Harrison, R., Bomba, M.S., Resor, R. (2005). Rail Capacity and Market Demand on the South Orient Railway..
  • Hall, W., Bomba, M.S., Walton, C.M. (2005). Using Emergency Notification Software to Improve TxDOT’s AMBER Alert Response. Report 5-4450-01-1..
  • Bomba, M.S. (2004). 2004 Strategic Plan for Commercial Spaceport Development in Texas..
  • Persad, K., Bansal, S., Mazumder, D., Bomba, M.S., Machemehl, R. (2003). Trans Texas Corridor Right-of-Way Royalty Payment Feasibility. Report 0-4808-1..
  • Harrison, R., Bomba, M.S. (2002). Infrastructure Impacts and Operational Requirements Associated with the Next Generation Containerships (Megaships) on the Texas Transportation System. Report 5-1833-1..
  • Bomba, M.S., Harrison, R., Walton, C.M. (2001). An Identification Process and Evaluation Framework for Texas Gulf Containerports. Report 01833-2..
  • Bomba, M.S. (1994). Assessed and Market Values of Urban Land in Concepción, Paraguay..

    • Technical Report

  • Pohlen, T.L., Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. (2019). Summary and Trends of Vessel Movements on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Texas.
  • Pohlen, T.L., Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. (2019). Summary of and Trends of Tonnage on the GIWW-T, 1997-2014.
  • Bomba, M.S., Kahil, N., Hodge, J., Cooley, J., Weston, L.M. (2019). Tutorial for Preparing and Displaying Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) Data.
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L., Loftus-Olway, L., Harrison, R., Kahil, N., Hodge, J., Cooley, J. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study 0-6884-1. 141. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.

    • White Paper

  • Bomba, M.S., Vasquez, A. (2021). E-commerce in Mexico and Its Potential Impact on International Bridge Revenue..
  • Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M. (2021). The Presidential Permitting Process and the Development of Cross-Border Transportation Infrastructure in Texas: Executive Order 13867 and the State of Texas Approval Process..

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), 112th Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association Seminar, Texas Department of Transportation’s Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study., United States of America. (2017 - 2017).

    • Keynote/Plenary Address

  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), American Society of Civil Engineers, Houston Chapter, “The Trans Texas Corridor and Its Potential Impacts to that State System Airports., United States of America. (2007 - 2007).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Halifax Port Days., “Trade and the Challenge to International Ports.”, Canada. (2005 - 2005).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Smart Port Leadership Council Conference, “Shifting Maritime Shipping Patterns.”, Canada. (2005 - 2005).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), 2023 Annual Transportation Research Forum, Nearshoring and Other Foreign Direct Investment Trends in Mexico and their Potential Freight Transportation Impacts on Texas-Mexico Border Crossings, Transportation Research Forum, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. (2023).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), 2023 A Better Border for a Better America, Advancing Regional Logistics Clusters along the Texas-Mexico Border, Texas Transportation Institute, El Paso, Texas, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Panelist), Texas Public Finance Conference, Housing Outlook: Post-Pandemic Landscape, Bond Buyer, Online, United States of America. (2021).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Coordinator/Organizer), 2015 Summer Meeting and Conference of the Freight Systems and Marine Groups, Potential Implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on U.S. Trade Patterns and Freight Transportation. Co-organizer., United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Halbach, B. (Author), 2015 Summer Meeting and Conference of the Freight Systems and Marine Groups, Sub-regional implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership., United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), International Transportation and Economic Development Conference, “Understanding U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Patterns.”, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), International Transportation and Economic Development Conference, “Rational Expectations: The Impacts of the Panama Canal Expansion on Gulf Coast Ports.”, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author), Western Regional Science Association’s 50th Annual Meeting., “Impact of transit-oriented development on resident travel behavior: A Texas study.”, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author), Transportation Research Board’s 89th Annual Meeting, “Intra-Industry Trade between U.S. State-Canadian Province Pairs: Implications for the cost of Border Delay.”, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), North American Freight Flows Conference: Understanding Changes and Improving Data Sources, “Using Intra-Industry Trade Analysis to Better Understand North American Trade and Transportation Corridors., United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Weston, L.M. (Author), How Accurate Are Regional Population Projections: A Case Study of Texas's Metropolitan Statistical Areas., United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author), 3rd International Congress – Northwest Mexico and Asia-Pacific, “Potencial para crecimiento económico en Texas con el South Orient Railroad.”, Mexico. (2007 - 2007).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author), ITS 12th World Congress, “Implementing an Emergency Contact Management System.”, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), 24th International Space Development Conference, “Commercial Spaceport Development in Texas: A Review of Recent Progress.”, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Annual Center for Transportation Research Symposium, “The Changing Role of Rail in Texas Transportation: Back to the Future?”, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author), Transportation Research Board’s 84th Annual Meeting, “Trans-Texas Corridor and Texas Airport System: Opportunities and Challenges.”, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Transportation Research Board’s 84th Annual Meeting, “U.S.-China Trade Flows.”, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), 7th Marine Transportation System Research and Technology Coordination Conference., “Changing U.S.-Asian Maritime Shipping Patterns.”, United States of America. (2004 - 2004).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Incheon International Logistics Conference., Changing Asian APEC-U.S. Maritime Shipping Patterns: Is there a role for short sea shipping?”, Korea, South. (2004 - 2004).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Texas Aviation Conference, “The Trans Texas Corridor and Its Impact on State System Airports.”, United States of America. (2004 - 2004).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Transportation Research Board’s 81st Annual Meeting., “The Feasibility of a Container-On-Barge Network along the Texas Gulf Coast.”, United States of America. (2004 - 2002).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Texas Ports and Waterways Conference., “The Feasibility of a Container-On-Barge Network along the Texas Gulf Coast.”, United States of America. (2001 - 2001).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), 26th Annual Transportation Research Board Summer Ports, Waterways, Freight and International Trade Conference, “Is a Container-On-Barge Network Feasible Along the Texas Gulf Coast?” Poster Exhibit., United States of America. (2001 - 2001).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Transportation Research Board’s 80th Annual Meeting., “Planning for Mega Containerships: A Statewide Transportation Planning Approach.”, United States of America. (2001 - 2001).

    • Poster

  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), North American Freight Flows Conference: Understanding Changes and Improving Data Sources, “Relating Future Freight Patterns and Trade Corridors to Changes in the Natural Environment.”, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Transportation Research Board’s 87th Annual Meeting, “Assessing the Accuracy of Agency Population Projections for Texas’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas.”, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).

    • Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Bomba, M.S. (Other), 2022 NASCO Continental Reunion, No Presentation, NASCO, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Villa, J.C. (Author & Presenter), Texas Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting, Update on Nearshoring Study, Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Other), NASCO Board of Directors Annual Meeting, N/A, North American Strategy for Competitiveness, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2021).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Other), TxDOT Working Group - Economic Role of Freight in Texas, N/A, Texas Department of Transportation, Online, United States of America. (2021).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Other), NASCO's Board of Director's Annual Meeting, N/A, North American Strategy for Competitiveness, Online, United States of America. (2020).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Discussant), TxDOT Working Group – Economic Role of Freight in Texas, Member of working group, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Discussant), TxDOT Working Group – Economic Role of Freight in Texas, Member of working group, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Villa, J.C. (Author & Presenter), Prozzi, J. (Author & Presenter), Border Trade Advisory Committee, “Texas-Mexico Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint., United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Villa, J.C. (Author & Presenter), Prozzi, J. (Author & Presenter), Border Trade Advisory Committee., “Texas-Mexico Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint., United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Presenter), Villa, J.C. (Presenter), Prozzi, J. (Presenter), Border Trade Advisory Committee, “Texas-Mexico Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint., United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Presenter), Border Trade Advisory Committee, “Texas-Mexico Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint.”, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Presenter), Border Trade Advisory Committee, “Texas-Mexico Border Strategic Transportation Initiatives Plan., United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Discussant), Freight 2055 Round Table Discussion, Invited participant., United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, Freight 2055 Round Table Discussion., United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Coordinator/Organizer), NAFTANext Summit, Advisory Committee Member and Transportation Research Board Representative, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Port Authority Advisory Committee Meeting, “Gulf Intracoastal Canal Capacity Study.”, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

    • Scholarly Meeting Contribution

  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Other), 97th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Standing Committee Member., United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, Served as presiding committee chair, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 95th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Served as presiding committee chair., United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting., United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Coordinator/Organizer), 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Current Issues in International Ocean Shipping., United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 2014 Transportation Research Board Mid-Year Meeting, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, “Road Map to Significant Reduction of Freight Related Energy Consumption and Emissions”., United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, “The Panama Canal Today: Impacts on World Economy and Competition.”, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 2013 Transportation Research Board Mid-Year Meeting, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting., United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Coordinator/Organizer), 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, “Financing 21st Century International Land Ports of Entry: Doing Things Smarter, Better, and Faster.”, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board., “Freight Day – Part 1: Current Macroeconomic Trends., United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 2012 Transportation Research Board Midyear Meeting, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Coordinator/Organizer), 2012 TRB Freight Systems Group Summer Meeting, “Food Logistics.”, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, “Understanding Current and Future Influences Affecting U.S. Imports, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board., AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting., United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Chair), 2011 Transportation Research Board Mid-Year Meeting, AT020 International Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), 2011 TRB Joint Summer Meeting, “Dry Ports to Coastal Ports.”, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Moderator), TRB Joint Summer Meeting, “Lifting the Blockage: What to Expect from Mexican Trucks in the United States., United States of America. (2011 - 2011).

Media Contributions

    TV

  • "In Depth: Texas and the New Race for Space," KXXV Television. (January 13, 2022).
  • "In-Depth: Supply chain, weak links are causing concerns across Texas and worldwide," KXXV Television. (November 2, 2021).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), "Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Plan, FY 2023-FY 2024," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1972952 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L. (Supporting), "The E-Commerce Returns and Reverse Logistics Landscape," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General, Federal, $37500 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Co-Principal), Randall, W.S. (Co-Principal), Fite, J.T. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, State, $300000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Nowicki, D., Weston, L.M., "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan � Phase 3," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional, Funded. (2020 - 2020).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Data Collection for Estimating the Economic Impacts of the North Texas Fair and Rodeo," sponsored by North Texas State Fair Association, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "The Economic Impacts of the Proposed North Texas Fairgrounds," sponsored by North Texas State Fair Association, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan � Phase 1," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
  • Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "The E-Commerce Returns and Reverse Logistics Landscape," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) � U.S. Postal Service, National, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
  • Bomba, M.S., Nowicki, D., Fite, J., Weston, L.M., "Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2017 - 2018).

    • Grant - Research

  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), Ogden, J.A. (Supporting), "Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1972952 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Nowicki, D. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Supporting), "Support for the Activities of the Border Trade Advisory Committee and Implementation of the Texas Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1585163 Funded. (2019 - 2022).
  • Hutson, N. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Policy and Border Constraints to Proposed Rail Connectivity in Central and South Asia," sponsored by McNatt Logistics Institute, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • nowicki, d. (Co-Principal), Fite, J.T. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Sauser, B.J. (Co-Principal), "Supply Chain Finance – Exploration to Understanding," sponsored by East West Bank, Private, $10000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Supporting), "Support of Implementing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act and the Border Trade Advisory Committee," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1008821 Funded. (2016 - 2019).
  • nowicki, d. (Co-Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Principal), Fite, J.T. (Co-Principal), "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Local, $20000 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
  • Polhen, T. (Principal), Sauser, B. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Co-Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $120000 Funded. (2015 - 2018).
  • Pohlen, T.L. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $406295 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Bomba, M. (Co-Principal), "Understanding The Potential Impacts From Mexico's Petroleum Industry Reforms On Texas's Transportation Infrastructure," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $169160 Funded. (2014 - 2017).
  • Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $269711 Funded. (2014 - 2016).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXAS BORDER STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION BLUEPRINT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2019 - 2022).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING THE FIXING AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT AND THE BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2016 - 2019).
  • Pohlen, T.L. (Supporting), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Principal), "Texas A&M Transportation Institute-Interagency Cooperation Contract," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, ST, Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "Gulf Intercoastal Waterway Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "Understanding the Potential Impacts from Mexico's Petroleum Industry Reforms on Texas's Transportation Infrastructure," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2016).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "Estimating the Potential Economic Development and Property Value Impacts of a Proposed Realignment of the Western Portion of Loop 335," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2016).
  • Gage, L.G. (Supporting), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Clower, T.L. (Supporting), "Interagency Contract to Assist TxDOT in Implementing the Requirements of MAP-21 (P.L. 112-141)," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2013 - 2016).
  • Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), "NEPA Reporting Synthesis of State Practices," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, ST, Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), "Freight Interagency Contract--Cross Border Trade," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2014).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "Mission Operations Benchmarking Delivery Contract 01E34-001," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - U.S. Postal Service, Federal, $125000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Fite, J., Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "2017-2018. Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $300000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Bomba, M.S., "Assessing the Economic Impacts of Special Events in the Tarrant Regional Water District," sponsored by Tarrant Regional Water District, Local, $24744 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S., "Technical Assistance and Support for TxDOT Maritime Division," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $15431 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Gulf Intracoastal Canal Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $176265 Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Estimating the Potential Economic Development and Property Value Impacts of a Proposed Realignment of the Western Portion of Loop 335," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $48500 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Interagency Contract to Assist TxDOT in Implementing the Requirements of MAP-21 (P.L. 112-141)," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $462154 Funded. (2013 - 2016).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "NEPA Reporting Synthesis of State Practices. Texas Department of Transportation," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $40884 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Strategic Maritime Plan," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, $27825 Funded. (2014 - 2015).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Transportation Commission’s Report on the Texas Maritime Port Community," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $38141 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "TxDOT Demographic Handbook Update," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, $30000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Update of the Economic, Fiscal, and Development Impacts of the North Texas Tollway Authority Systems," sponsored by North Texas Tollway Authority, Local, $20000 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Strategic Economic Development Planning: Target Industries, Clusters, and Implementation," sponsored by Garland Economic Development Partnership, Local, $9855 Funded. (2013 - 2014).
  • Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "Mission Operations Benchmarking Delivery Contract 01E34-001," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - U.S. Postal Service, Federal, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Fite, J., Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., "2017-2018. Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Bomba, M.S., "Assessing the Economic Impacts of Special Events in the Tarrant Regional Water District," sponsored by Tarrant Regional Water District, Local, Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Bomba, M.S., "Technical Assistance and Support for TxDOT Maritime Division," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Gulf Intracoastal Canal Capacity Study," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "NEPA Reporting Synthesis of State Practices. Texas Department of Transportation," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Strategic Maritime Plan," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, Funded. (2014 - 2015).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Preparation of Texas Transportation Commission�s Report on the Texas Maritime Port Community," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "TxDOT Demographic Handbook Update," sponsored by Texas A&M University System, State, Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Pohlen, T.L., Bomba, M.S., "Update of the Economic, Fiscal, and Development Impacts of the North Texas Tollway Authority Systems," sponsored by North Texas Tollway Authority, Local, Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Clower, T., Bomba, M.S., "Strategic Economic Development Planning: Target Industries, Clusters, and Implementation," sponsored by Garland Economic Development Partnership, Local, Funded. (2013 - 2014).

Service

Public Service

  • Committee Member, TxDOT Working Group – Economic Role of Freight in Texas.. Austin, Texas, Texas. (2019 - 2021).

Consulting

  • Government, Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), North Texas State Fair Association, United States of America. (2019 - 2020).
  • Government, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Postal Service, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Government, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Academic, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Government, Texas Department of Transportation, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Government, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Government, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Government, North Texas Tollway Authority System, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Trinity River Vision, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, United States of America. (2014 - 2013).