Heng Wei

Heng Wei is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management at the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on transportation safety, traffic control systems, emission modeling, and connected/automated vehicles. He has led numerous high-impact projects as Principal Investigator (PI), including studies on reducing dump truck accidents, optimizing traffic signal systems, and modeling electric vehicle charging demand.

His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with agencies like the Federal Highway Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. Key contributions include innovative approaches to urban mobility, traffic data analytics, and infrastructure resilience. Dr. Wei’s research integrates advanced technologies such as cyber-physical systems and machine learning to address modern transportation challenges.

• Over 150 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Transportation Research Part C and Journal of Transport Geography.
• Active grants totaling over $5M, including projects on smart mobility, emission reduction, and safety engineering.

Notable achievements include developing frameworks for scenario-based travel demand analysis and pioneering adaptive signal control strategies using connected vehicle data.