Shian Wang

Shian Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on systems and control theory, traffic flow analysis, and transportation cyber-physical systems, with applications to intelligent vehicles, smart cities, and resilient infrastructure. He is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the 2023 IEEE ITS Best Dissertation Award and the 2025 UTEP Research Institute Award.

Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2022), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa (2018), and a B.E. in Automation from Chang'an University (2016). His academic journey includes advising roles and interdisciplinary collaborations in smart transportation systems.

Research Interests:

• Control Theory and Optimization
• Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems
• Connected and Automated Vehicles
• Smart City Infrastructure
• Electric Vehicle Integration

Awards:

• 2025 UTEP Research Institute Award
• Best Paper Runner-Up (IEEE FISTS 2024)
• 2023 IEEE ITS Best Dissertation Award (First Prize)

Advising: Actively recruiting Ph.D./Master’s students and undergraduate researchers in transportation systems, control engineering, and applied mathematics. Open postdoctoral positions are also available.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary communities such as the UTEP Community of Engaged Scholars and Cyber-Security initiatives, contributing to the development of next-generation smart infrastructure systems.