Cai Yutong

Dr. Cai Yutong is a Lecturer at the Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) pillar of Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Transportation) from National University of Singapore (2022), an M.Sc. in Transportation Systems & Management (2017), and a B.Sc. in Shipping Management (2016). His work focuses on optimization, discrete choice modeling, and machine learning applications in sustainable mobility, active mobility, and maritime studies.

Research interests include maritime risk assessment, transportation policy, and smart mobility solutions. Notable contributions include projects funded by Singapore's Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Singapore Maritime Institute. His research has been published in top-tier journals like Transportation Research Parts C/D/E, Applied Energy, and Transport Policy.

Key achievements include the 2021 Best Student Paper Award at the International Symposium on Multimodal Transportation. His work spans transportation infrastructure design, electric vehicle systems, and agent-based simulations for bike-sharing dynamics. Current research emphasizes equitable urban cycling networks and maritime chokepoint resilience.

Dr. Cai has collaborated on projects addressing vessel detention risk, AV adoption perceptions, and trade corridor route optimization. His interdisciplinary approach bridges operations research, data science, and policy analysis to address real-world transportation challenges.