Junfeng Jiao
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Junfeng Jiao is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in smart cities, urban informatics, and ethical artificial intelligence (AI).[1] He serves as a senior Fulbright Specialist on Smart Cities for the Fulbright Program and has been recognized for his contributions to the field. Jiao is the founding director of the Urban Information Lab, Texas Smart Cities, and the UT NSF Ethical AI Program.[2][3][4] Additionally, he is a founding member and past chair of Good Systems, a University of Texas initiative dedicated to advancing ethical AI and machine learning technologies.[5]
Academic background
[edit]Jiao holds a Ph.D. in urban planning and an M.S. in transportation engineering from the University of Washington, an M.S. in geographic information systems from the University of Twente, and an M.E. in architectural design and a B.E. in urban planning from Wuhan University.[citation needed]
Career and research
[edit]Jiao's research focuses on smart cities, urban informatics, and ethical AI, with significant contributions to advancing the fields of smart city development and data-driven urban systems. He is recognized for his work on shared mobility and transit deserts, including studies analyzing the spatial-temporal patterns of shared economy activities in major U.S. cities.[6] His findings have been cited in media outlets such as ABC, CNN, Fox, and The New York Times.[7][8][9][10]
Projects
[edit]Jiao leads four major smart city initiatives focused on urban mobility, ethical roboticist training, and smart city knowledge systems.[11] He has directed and collaborated on numerous projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), including:
- Designing Smart, Sustainable Cities Through Ethical AI: As director of the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program at the University of Texas at Austin, Jiao oversees this initiative integrating ethical AI into urban planning.[12]
- NRT-AI: Convergent, Responsible, and Ethical AI: This NSF-funded project (Award #2125858) examines ethical frameworks for AI applications in smart cities.[13]
- NSF Convergence Accelerator Track J: As co-principal investigator (NSF Award #2236305), Jiao collaborates with the University of Houston to address food deserts using AI-driven solutions.[14]
- SCC-CIVIC-PG Track A: Community Hub for Smart Mobility: This project (NSF Award #2043060) develops smart mobility strategies for urban environments.[15]
- SCC-PG: ECET: Empowering Community Engagement with Technology: Jiao contributed to this initiative (NSF Award #1952193), analyzing correlations between air pollution spatial patterns and COVID-19 mortality rates.[16]
His work has received funding from federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as municipal support from the City of Austin and private partners including MITRE Corporation, Dell, Microsoft, and Google.[17][18][19]
Publications
[edit]Jiao has authored over 110 peer-reviewed publications, including significant studies on urban mobility, transit deserts, and the societal impact of shared mobility on urban landscapes.[1] He has also written books titled Shared Mobility[20] and Smart Cities.[21]
Honors and recognition
[edit]Jiao has received national and international recognition for his research contributions, including his designation as a Fulbright Specialist through the Fulbright Program.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Junfeng Jiao". School of Architecture. The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Advancing Ethical AI Through Convergent Research". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Urban Information Lab". sites.utexas.edu. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Texas Smart Cities". smartcity.tacc.utexas.edu. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Good Systems Team. "Bridging Barriers Team". Bridging Barriers. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Transit Desert Research - Urban Information Lab - University of Texas at Austin". www.transitdeserts.org. The Urban Information Lab.
- ^ Jiao, Junfeng; McGrath, Nicole (26 July 2017). "Stranded in our own communities: Transit deserts make it hard for people to find jobs and stay healthy". The Conversation. The Conversation US Inc. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ Bouchard, Mikayla (2015-05-07). "Transportation Emerges as Crucial to Escaping Poverty". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ Williams P., Joseph. "Stranded Without Transit". US News. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "University of Houston using artificial intelligence to combat food insecurity". FOX 26 Houston. April 3, 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Principal Investigator: Junfeng Jiao". Urban Information Lab, The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Designing Smart, Sustainable Cities Through Ethical AI Q&A with NRT". nsf.gov.
- ^ "NSF Award Search: Award #2125858 - NRT-AI: Convergent, Responsible, and Ethical AI". nsf.gov.
- ^ "NSF Award Search: Award #2236305 - NSF Convergence Accelerator Track J". nsf.gov.
- ^ "NSF Award Search: Award #2043060 - SCC-CIVIC-PG Track A: Community Hub for Smart Mobility". nsf.gov.
- ^ "NSF Award Search: Award #1952193 - SCC-PG: ECET: Empowering Community Engagement with Technology". nsf.gov.
- ^ "Project to Tackle Effects of Extreme Climate Unveiled by Doggett, UT, and City of Austin". University of Texas at Austin News. September 7, 2023.
- ^ "HUD Awards $10.5 Million to Hispanic Serving Institutions for Housing Research Centers". U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. September 29, 2023.
- ^ "MITRE Corporation gives Good Systems $1 million". University of Texas at Austin News. July 21, 2022.
- ^ Jiao, Junfeng (2022). Smart Cities. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN 9781792463303.