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Dr. Simon Hu is an Assistant Professor at the ZJU-UIUC Institute, Zhejiang University, and concurrently an Honorary Research Fellow at Imperial College London. His expertise spans Transport and Environment Engineering, with a focus on smart urban transport systems, traffic micro-simulation, vehicle emissions, and air quality management. He holds a BEng from the University of Nottingham (2002–2005), an MSc in Transport with Sustainable Development from Imperial College London (2005–2006), and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London (2007–2011).
His research explores connected and autonomous vehicles, traffic prediction, bike-sharing systems, and urban freight logistics. He has secured over £2 million in grants from the Royal Society, EPSRC, NERC, DfT, and EU/UK agencies, producing over 10 peer-reviewed papers, 30 conference proceedings, and 2 government reports. His professional memberships include the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport (CIHT) and IEEE.
Dr. Hu’s work bridges transport engineering and environmental sustainability, addressing challenges in smart cities and emission modeling. Though no specific awards are listed, his grant success and publication record reflect his impactful contributions to transport systems research.
His advisory and grant activities include collaborations with industry and governmental bodies, though specific student advisees are not detailed. He contributes to interdisciplinary teams focused on urban mobility and environmental policy.
