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Dr. XiaoYue Cathy Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of Washington and advanced degrees in Transportation Planning and Electronics Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, shared mobility, public transit optimization, managed lanes, and intelligent transportation systems. She actively serves on committees including the Transportation Research Board's Highway Capacity Quality of Service (HCQS) Committee and chairs its Technology Transfer Subcommittee. She also advises the Utah Model Advisory Committee and previously served on Salt Lake City’s Transportation Advisory Board. Dr. Liu is a licensed professional engineer in Utah.
Education:
- PhD, Transportation Engineering, University of Washington (2013)
- MA, Transportation Planning & Management, Texas Southern University
- BS, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University
- Graduate Certificate, Global Trade & Logistics, University of Washington (2011)
Research Interests:
- Electric vehicle infrastructure and charging networks
- Smart transportation systems and agent-based modeling
- GIS-based asset management for transportation infrastructure
- Snowplowing operations optimization and winter maintenance
- Managed lanes and high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane analysis
- Public transit equity and accessibility
Her recent publications emphasize data-driven approaches to transportation challenges, including EV demand forecasting, drone delivery networks, and resilience in interdependent transit systems. She collaborates on projects addressing Utah’s unique transportation needs, such as optimizing snowplow routes and integrating renewable energy into public transport systems.
Professional Contributions:
- Board member, Utah Model Advisory Committee
- Former Chair, Salt Lake City Transportation Advisory Board (2013-2016)
- TRB Managed Lane Committee member
- TRB Transit Capacity & Quality of Service (TCQS) Committee member (2016-2019)
Dr. Liu’s work bridges transportation engineering with computational methods, focusing on equity, sustainability, and operational efficiency. She leads research initiatives involving large-scale modeling, geospatial analytics, and interdisciplinary solutions for modern mobility challenges.
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