Kate Hyun

Dr. Kate Hyun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where she also served as Deputy Director of UTA’s USDOT Tier 1 University Transportation Center, CTEDD. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Irvine (2016). Her research focuses on transportation systems engineering, emphasizing safety, health, and mobility, particularly for vulnerable populations like older adults and low-income communities. She has secured over $5 million in research funding as PI/Co-PI from agencies including NSF, USDOT, and TxDOT. Dr. Hyun teaches courses such as Urban Transportation Planning and Stochastic Models for Civil Engineering. Her work integrates machine learning, GIS, and qualitative methods to address transportation challenges.

• Educations:
• PhD, Civil Engineering (UC Irvine, 2016)
• MS, Urban Planning and Engineering (Yonsei University, 2010)
• BS, Urban Planning and Engineering (Yonsei University, 2008)

Her research interests span transportation safety, freight planning, and emerging mobility technologies. She has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles and two books, and received awards like the 2021 National Academy of Medicine Catalyst Award. Dr. Hyun’s lab, CTEDD, collaborates on equity-focused projects, including disaster resilience and food waste-to-fuel frameworks.

Grants & Awards: Over $5M in funding, including USDOT Tier 1 UTC leadership and NITC grants. Notable awards include the 2025 HigherEd Emerging Scholar distinction and 2022 Presidential Service Medal.

Advising & Service: Mentors over 25 students. Serves on TRB committees (AT015, AT060), and as Financial Director for KASEA. Leads interdisciplinary projects on environmental justice and public health.