Tianxin Li

Tianxin Li, Ph.D., is an Assistant Research Professor at the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center (CTSRC) at the University of Connecticut since September 2023. His work focuses on software development, research, and proposal writing in transportation safety and emerging technologies. Dr. Li holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering), University of Texas at Austin
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering), University of Texas at Austin

Research Interests: Dr. Li specializes in traffic safety analysis, traffic demand modeling, traffic signal control systems, and the integration of connected/autonomous vehicles with reinforcement learning. He also explores precision agriculture through terrain analytics and sensor fusion. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications, such as simulating traffic incidents using SUMO extensions and optimizing urban traffic policies.

Publications & Trends: His recent studies highlight data-driven methods for traffic volume calibration, incident management, and policy evaluation. Earlier work includes foundational research on autonomous vehicles’ safety implications and their societal benefits. His articles span traffic simulation tools, emergency response systems, and interdisciplinary applications in agriculture.

Grants & Advising: While no student advisees are listed, his research at CTSRC actively contributes to grant-funded projects on transportation safety and smart infrastructure. Grants and collaborations are central to his work but not explicitly detailed here.

Labs & Teams: Dr. Li is affiliated with the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center (CTSRC), a hub for interdisciplinary transportation research at UConn.