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I am Xiaoyu Ma, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Before joining CMU, I earned my Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2024.





My research interests include:

  • Network modeling, simulation, and optimization for intelligent transportation systems
  • AI/learning-based mobility solutions
  • Smart infrastructure


I believe that research should be grounded in real-world problems, not blindly driven by trending buzzwords or fashionable tools. My goal is to uncover fundamental scientific insights, develop innovative methodologies, and generate actionable knowledge that empowers both researchers and practitioners, ultimately improving people’s lives.