Ph.D. in Transportation Planning and Engineering, New York University

B.Eng. in Traffic Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University

Dr. Di Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies. He received his B.Eng. in Traffic Engineering at Beijing Jiaotong University and Ph.D. in Transportation Planning and Engineering at New York University. His research focuses on developing novel statistical and data-driven methods at the intersection of transportation safety, connected and autonomous vehicles, human factors, policy analysis, and shared mobility. Dr. Yang's research contributions have resulted in over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports. He was also honored with the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Northeastern District Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award in 2021. His research has received funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Transportation, among others. Dr. Yang serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, and is a Handling Editor for the journal Transportation Research Record, an Area Editor of the COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, and a member of the Road Safety & Simulation international conference scientific review committee. His research has also been featured in New York Daily News and Government Technology.