Research topic: Infrastructure Data Mining, Computer Vision and Video Analytics, Autonomous Transit System, AI-Aided Risk Analysis
Current project (examples):
- The first Automated Shuttle testbed in New Jersey
- A novel AI system for infrastructure big data analytics, being used by a large freight railroad company
- A new video analytics tool for grade crossing safety
- Risk analysis of intelligent, connected transportation systems
Past student placement:
Faculty: University of Houston, Shanghai Jiaotong, University, Beijing Jiaotong University etc.
Data Scientists: Google, JD Inc., GEICO, Cambridge, Systematics, New Jersey Department of Transportation etc.
Program information:
• Program website: rail.rutgers.edu
Unique research program in the New York-New Jersey region
• Part of the National University Transportation Research Center – CAIT (cait.rutgers.edu)
• Surrounded by complex transportation systems with plentiful research opportunities
• Great internship and job opportunities in the New York Metropolitan Area, Philadelphia Metropolitan Area (DOT, transit, Uber/Lyft, Amazon, UPS/Fedex, railroads, technology/consulting firms etc.)
Contact:
Xiang Liu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director - Rutgers Rail and Transit Program
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Email: xiang.liu@rutgers.edu