Rui Yao

Rui Yao is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the College of Engineering (ENAC) and the Department of Civil Engineering. Additionally, he works as a Scientist in the Laboratory for Human-Oriented Mobility Eco-system (HOMES) within EPFL. His research focuses on large-scale equilibrium modeling in multi-modal transport systems, individual mobility choice modeling, and demand management strategies.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
• Direct-track Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

His research spans both theoretical and applied domains, including stochastic traffic equilibrium, multi-passenger ridesharing systems, perturbed utility models, and deep learning for choice analysis. He has contributed to advancements in data-driven route choice modeling, integrated equilibrium models for electrified logistics, and stable matching frameworks for mobility platforms.

Rui Yao is affiliated with the Human-Oriented Mobility Eco-system (HOMES) lab at EPFL, which focuses on innovative transportation solutions. His work bridges theoretical modeling with real-world applications in smart mobility and transportation policy.