PhD in Transportation Engineering

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Ph.D. Opportunity in Transportation
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
The Wayne State University

Position Description
The Emerging Mobility Lab at Wayne State University (WSU), led by Dr. Xiaodong Qian, invites applications for one Ph.D. student position in areas of emerging mobility, pedestrian & cyclist safety, and transportation resilience. Prospective students must have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related fields, such as Transportation Engineering. Preferred skills/experiences include spatial analysis, transportation simulation, data-driven modeling, and computer programming (Python, R, C, etc.). The expected start time is Fall 2024. Successful applicants will receive full tuition support and stipends (including summer) for the duration of their studies. If you are interested in applying, please fill out forms.gle.
About the Wayne State University
WSU is a public research university in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 350 programs to nearly 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Wayne State University, along with the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, compose the University Research Corridor of Michigan. In addition, Wayne State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
About Dr. Xiaodong Qian
Dr. Qian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at WSU. His research focuses on the intersection of emerging mobilities, transportation safety and health, disaster management, and transportation equity. Prior to joining WSU, he works as a postdoctoral associate in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and economics & management from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and his Ph.D. degree in Transportation Engineering at UC Davis in 2019. He has been a Principal Investigator (PI) for projects funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). His research has been published in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part A & D and Transport Geography. Please visit his website (1point3acres.com).
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