معرفی
Dr. Wei Li is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Texas A&M University and founder of the ENDEAVR Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit focused on smart-city technologies for underserved communities. His research focuses on small-town mobility solutions using autonomous vehicles, sustainable transportation, and environmental economics. He holds 40+ peer-reviewed articles and $3.9M in grants from NSF, NIH, Google, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Education:
- PhD in Planning, Policy & Design (University of California, Irvine)
- MA in Planning (University of Waterloo)
- BA in Business Administration (Renmin University of China)
Research Interests:
- Smart and connected communities
- Autonomous vehicles for social equity
- Sustainable transportation systems
- Environmental economic policies
His work bridges academic rigor with practical solutions, emphasizing community engagement and equity in urban planning.
Awards:
- 2021 W.K. Kellogg Award for Community Engagement
- 2021 Smart 50 International Award
- 2019 Texas A&M Distinguished Achievement Award
Teaching & Mentorship:
- Developed 3 smart-cities courses using ENDEAVR pedagogy
- Mentored 44 committees (7 PhD, 37 MS) and 66 additional students
- Trained 300+ students across 10+ majors in service-learning projects
ENDEAVR Institute: A nonprofit advancing smart-city technologies for small towns and marginalized populations through partnerships with communities, governments, and private sectors.
