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Jinwoo Jang serves as an Associate Professor & I-SENSE Fellow in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering at Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science. His research bridges civil infrastructure systems with advanced data science techniques to create smarter urban environments.
Education:
- Ph.D., Columbia University
Dr. Jang's research focuses on developing state-of-the-art data science approaches to advance physical and cyber components of civil infrastructure. His work spans Smart Cities, Data Science, Structural Dynamics, Uncertainty Estimation and Quantification, Connected Vehicles, and Big Data Analytics. The ultimate goal of his research is to harness sensor data, integrated with novel AI, to inform better design, management, and understanding of city-scale civil infrastructure systems.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on applying AI and sensor technologies to transportation safety, particularly for older drivers with cognitive impairment. His work combines telematics data, in-vehicle sensors, and machine learning to detect driving behavior anomalies that correlate with cognitive decline.
Scientific Awards & Recognition:
- Junior Faculty Teaching Award from College of Engineering and Computer Science (2023)
- Co-PI for $26 million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) (2022)
- Co-PI for $5.3 million NIH project on in-vehicle sensors for cognitive impairment detection (2020)
- NSF CRII award as single PI for connected vehicle data platforms (2020)
Dr. Jang actively mentors students at all levels, having supervised multiple Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate students through NSF REU programs. His Smart and Livable Cities Group has received recognition for student research, including features in major media outlets and multiple scholarship awards for his students. The group collaborates with various stakeholders including municipal governments, transportation agencies, and healthcare providers to translate research into practical applications for urban infrastructure and transportation safety.
