Dr.Daniel(Jian) Sun, Chang’an University, China
Professor Daniel (Jian) Sun is the Executive Dean of the School of Future Transportation at Chang’an University in Xi’an, China. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China (1998), a Master’s in Computer Science from the China Academy of Railway Science (2003), and a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the University of Florida, USA (2009). Prior to his current role, Professor Sun was an Associate Professor and then a Tenured Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he has been a faculty member since August 2011. He also held a position as a Senior Visiting Scholar at ETH Zurich in 2018 and was an Assistant Professor at Tongji University from 2009 to 2011.
Professional Profile:
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Summary:
Professor Daniel (Jian) Sun is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his extensive academic and research achievements in the field of transportation engineering. His impactful research focuses on modern challenges in urban transportation, leveraging big data and AI to improve traffic systems and planning. His leadership roles, including his position as Executive Dean and contributions to numerous high-level research projects, further demonstrate his significant impact on the field. With a strong publication record and a history of securing major research grants, Professor Sun exemplifies the qualities of a top researcher in his domain.
Education:
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China, 1998
- M.S. in Computer Science, China Academy of Railway Science, Beijing, China, 2003
- Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, U.S., 2009
Academic Appointments:
- Professor and Executive Dean, School of Future Transportation, Chang’an University, Xi’an, China
- Associate Professor (2011-2014), Tenured Associate Professor (2014-2017), Professor (2017-present), Department of Transportation Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Senior Visiting Scholar, Institute for Transport Planning and Systems, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich – ETH Zurich, July 2018 – December 2018
- Assistant Professor, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, November 2009 – August 2011
Publication top Notes:
Urban traffic-parking system dynamics model with macroscopic properties: a comparative study between Shanghai and Zurich
Emission analysis based on mixed traffic flow and license plate recognition model
Two-Stage Allocation Model for Parking Robot Systems Using Cellular Automaton Simulation
A Proportional Allocation Model for Parking Reservation Systems Considering Entrance Capacity Constraints
15-min pedestrian distance life circle and sustainable community governance in Chinese metropolitan cities: A diagnosis
Exploring High-income Trip Characteristics of Taxis | 出租车高效益行程特征