Yuqin Jiang
استادیار · Geographic Information Science (GIS)
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoaمعرفی
Yuqin Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, leveraging spatial big data to advance understanding of human mobility and human-environment interactions for sustainable urban development. Her research bridges data science and social sciences through quantitative methods addressing real-world societal challenges.
Her academic credentials include:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geography and Environmental Studies, Texas State University (2023-2024)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University (2022-2023)
- PhD in Geography, University of South Carolina (2022)
- MS in Geography, University of South Carolina (2017)
- BA in Geography, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2014)
Dr. Jiang's research program focuses on extracting actionable insights from massive spatial datasets to address critical urban challenges. Key areas include:
- Modeling human mobility during disruptive events like hurricanes and pandemics
- Developing equity-centered frameworks for post-disaster recovery
- Mapping healthcare accessibility and transportation dynamics
- Quantifying environmental impacts through activity-based carbon footprint analysis
- Creating cyberGIS tools for democratizing geovisual analytics
Her recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate consistent innovation in spatial big data applications, with increasing emphasis on methodological rigor and societal impact. Notable trends include the integration of diverse data sources (taxi GPS, mobile devices, social media) to uncover urban system patterns, growing attention to spatial inequality in environmental outcomes, and pioneering work in AI-assisted disaster response. She has developed novel approaches like entropy-based trip distribution measurements and sensor-based event detection systems.
Dr. Jiang teaches GEO 388: Introduction to GIS Research and actively pursues interdisciplinary collaborations to expand the real-world applicability of her work in urban sustainability and disaster resilience.
