Dr. Qixiu Cheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Qixiu Cheng is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol's Business School specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. His research focuses on exploring smart mobility systems and employing quantitative methods across multiple disciplines, including transportation engineering, operations research, and statistical analysis. He has broad interests in topics like transportation network modeling, optimization, traffic flow theory control, and AI applications within transportation. Dr. Cheng is actively looking for self-motivated PhD students who have a solid background in transportation engineering, operations research, or AI algorithms. He encourages applicants who are familiar with programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and C++. Dr. Cheng welcomes inquiries from visiting scholars and prospective PhD students interested in discussing research topics related to his fields of expertise.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.