Dr. Yiqi Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yiqi Zhang is an Early Career Associate Professor in the Harold Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State University. His research is primarily focused on the intersection of human factors, ergonomics, and intelligent transportation systems, emphasizing human performance modeling and warning system design. He has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology from Zhejiang University. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to various publications in top journals, including studies on driver response to automated vehicles and the design of home care systems utilizing AI. His notable work investigates factors influencing driver trust and performance in various automated driving environments, contributing to the broader field of human-automated vehicle interaction. Dr. Zhang is also actively involved in mentoring students and serving on various committees within the university and professional organizations related to human factors and ergonomics.

Research Interests

Experience

Early Career Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Harold Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in industrial engineering, focusing on intelligent transportation systems and human factors.

Awards

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Student Paper Award

2022-10-01
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Stephanie Binder Young Professional Award

2022-10-01

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
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

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