Xueming Chen

Dr. Xueming Chen is a Professor and Program Chair for Urban and Regional Studies and Planning at Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from Nanjing University and a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Southern California. With teaching experience at California State University, Northridge and University of California, Irvine, Dr. Chen specializes in transportation policy, GIS applications, and international urban planning.

His research focuses on:

• Transportation modeling and sustainable development
• Urban accessibility and spatial equity
• High-speed rail systems and integrated transport hubs
• Age-friendly transportation policies

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on transit accessibility, sustainable infrastructure, and comparative policy analysis, with recent work addressing pandemic resilience in public transit systems and spatial disparities in community resources.

Awards:

• Outstanding Professor Award (three times)