Professor, School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, China
Dr. Quan Yuan is a distinguished professor at the School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University. With a Ph.D. in vehicle engineering earned in 1997, Dr. Yuan has made significant contributions to the fields of intelligent vehicles, human factors engineering, traffic safety, and accident analysis. Over his illustrious career, he has led more than 40 research projects, published over 100 papers, and analyzed over 8,000 traffic crashes in Beijing. His research has provided valuable insights and innovations to improve the safety and functionality of intelligent transportation systems.
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🎓 Education:
Dr. Quan Yuan received his Ph.D. in Vehicle Engineering in 1997. He further honed his expertise as a postdoctoral research fellow at Tsinghua University from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he broadened his academic horizon as a visiting scholar at the University of Washington from 2013 to 2014.
💼 Experience:
Dr. Yuan’s professional journey is marked by his role as a professor at Tsinghua University, where he has been instrumental in advancing research in intelligent vehicles and traffic safety. He has completed over 40 research projects and published more than 100 papers. His editorial appointments include roles such as the editorial director for the Journal of Intelligent & Connected Vehicles and associate editor for Digital Transportation and Information.
🔬 Research Interests:
Dr. Yuan’s research interests are centered on intelligent vehicles, traffic safety, and human factors engineering. His work focuses on combining intelligent vehicle technology with traffic safety to develop testing scenarios that enhance vehicle safety. He has also proposed innovative solutions such as a visual and infrared fusion perception recognition method to improve safety in adverse weather conditions and address traffic safety issues in pastoral areas.
🏆 Awards:
Dr. Quan Yuan has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field of vehicle engineering and traffic safety. He is a recognized senior member of SAE-China and an esteemed member of IEEE. His work has significantly influenced the development and safety of intelligent transportation systems.
Publications
Paper on Intelligent Vehicle Technology
Study on Traffic Safety and Accident Analysis
Research on Human Factors Engineering in Vehicle Design
Innovations in Traffic Crash Analysis
Book on Vehicle Engineering and Safety