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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.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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