Hao Xu

Hao Xu serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, holding the Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Professorship. His research laboratory operates from SEM Building, Room 337D, with contact via haoxu@unr.edu.

His research spans critical domains in intelligent transportation systems:

• Intelligent control and machine learning for cyber-physical systems
• Networked control systems and unmanned aircraft applications
• Power control, smart grid integration, and wireless sensor networks

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in roadside LiDAR applications, developing algorithms for vehicle/pedestrian detection, trajectory prediction, and safety analysis under challenging conditions including snow and heavy traffic. His work integrates deep learning with optimization techniques to enhance data processing robustness, particularly for vulnerable road user protection and near-miss event quantification.

While no specific scientific awards beyond his named professorship were documented, his research directly addresses critical transportation safety challenges through innovative sensor applications and data analytics.

Information regarding student advising, research grants, and laboratory infrastructure details was not provided in available materials, though his publication output indicates active collaboration with transportation agencies on smart infrastructure development.