Dr. Xiaoxia Dong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiaoxia Dong is an Assistant Professor at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in City Planning and has a keen interest in the impact of emerging transportation technologies, including services like Uber and driverless cars. Her research also focuses on transportation systems with an emphasis on pedestrian and bicyclist safety, as well as aviation-related topics. Dong completed her B.A. in Urban Planning at the University of Utah, followed by a Master’s in City Planning and a Ph.D. in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining the faculty at Weitzman, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University. Dong's work integrates practical aspects of urban transportation planning with innovative technology solutions to improve safety and accessibility in urban environments. She shares her academic contributions through various publications in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Year Unknown

Engaged in research and academic activities in urban planning and transportation.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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