People

Group Members

Principal Investigator

Yiqiao Li
Yiqiao Li
Assistant Professor

Yiqiao Li is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York. Prior to joining CCNY in January 2024, Yiqiao worked as an Assistant Project Scientist at the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California Irvine (ITS- Irvine). Yiqiao earned a Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Irvine in 2021.

Current Members

Postdoctoral Researcher

Bo Shang
Bo Shang
Research Scientist

Bo Shang is a Research Scientist at AI & Mobility Research Lab at City College of New York. His research focuses on AI-powered traffic monitoring, LiDAR-based object detection, and the empirical analysis of transportation systems. Outside of research, he enjoys swimming and exploring NYC’s diverse food scene.

Graduate Students

Faed Arnob
Faed Arnob
PhD Student

Faed Ahmed Arnob is a PhD student in Civil Engineering (Transportation) at The City College of New York, CUNY, focusing on intelligent transportation systems and AI-powered traffic monitoring. He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering from BRAC University, Bangladesh, and has research experience in computer vision, machine learning, and human–computer interaction. Outside academia, he enjoys filmmaking and cross-country motorcycling.

Undergraduate Students

Wen Jie Long
Wen Jie Long
Undergrad Researcher

Wen Jie Long is a Computer Science Junior at City College of New York, primarily interested in Machine Learning and Data Analysis. His hobbies include reading and writing in his free time.

High School Students

Elizabeth Chen
Elizabeth Chen
High School Researcher

Elizabeth Chen is a Senior at Stuyvesant High School, interested in the applications of AI to improve urban environments and strengthen communities. Outside of academics, she enjoys drawing, sewing, and exploring new restaurants with her friends.

Philip Jow
Philip Jow
High School Researcher

Philip Jow is a Junior at The Bronx High School of Science, currently focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence, data science, and civil engineering, in order to improve transportation infrastructure in New York City. He is a member of his school’s robotics team, and his other interests include hiking, camping, and using CAD softwares.

Past Members

  • Nyklos Willson ( 2025/6 – 2025/8 ) — Undergrad Student, NSF LSAMP Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, CCNY
  • Taylor Caine ( 2025/3 – 2025/8 ) — Undergrad Student, NSF LSAMP Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, CCNY
  • John Okoh ( 2025/6 – 2025/8 ) — Undergrad Student, NSF LSAMP Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, CCNY
  • Kevin Villon ( 2024/6 – 2025/6 ) — Undergrad Student, TRB Minority Student Fellowship,Department of Civil Engineering, CCNY
  • Olivia Abeler Ballard ( 2025/4 – 2025/6 ) — High School Student, Calhoun Senior Work, The Calhoun School
  • Blanche Penafiel ( 2024/9 – 2024/12 ) — Master Student, Data Science and Engineering Program, CCNY
  • Valentina Samboni ( 2024/9 – 2024/12 ) — Master Student, Data Science and Engineering Program, CCNY