Dr. Xianbiao Hu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xianbiao Hu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State University. His research focuses primarily on Transportation Engineering, with specific interests in Smart Mobility Systems, including Connected Automated Vehicles and Electric Vehicles. He also specializes in Traffic Flow System Modeling and Transportation Big Data Analytics. Hu earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Transportation Engineering from Tongji University in 2006 and 2009, respectively, before obtaining his PhD from the University of Arizona in 2013. Over the years, he has published extensively in high-impact journals, focusing on innovative methodologies and applications that enhance transportation systems. His work often integrates advanced technologies to analyze traffic behavior, improve vehicle automation and efficiency, and promote sustainable mobility solutions. Hu has been recognized with several awards for his teaching and research excellence, including the Harry West Teaching Award from Pennsylvania State University in 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Harry West Teaching Award

2024-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer

2023-01-01
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Game Changer Academies Panel Fellow

2022-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer

2022-01-01
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Excellent Associate Editor

2021-01-01
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Joseph H. Senne Jr. Academy Award

2020-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Award

2020-01-01
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University of Missouri System Teaching Scholar

2020-01-01
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Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Fellowship

2019-01-01
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Excellent Paper Award

2018-01-01
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Provost’s eFellow

2018-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.