In October 2017, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved Darcy Bullock as the first Lyles Family Professor of Civil Engineering.

Bullock's work has focused on intelligent transportation systems, real-time traffic control, image-based vehicle detection and traffic safety.

Bullock says he is incredibly honored to be named the inaugural Lyles Family Professor.

"I am unbelievably proud that the school and University saw me worthy of such an honor," he says. "This is something I do not take lightly, and I will ensure that the Lyles family — who have already given so much to our school — will remain proud of their continued support for our tremendous University."

Bullock joined Purdue in 1998 as a Civil Engineering faculty member. He has been honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Transportation Research Board. He was named a Purdue University Faculty Scholar for 2005-10.