Yanfeng Jia at Qingdao University of Technology, China.
Dr. Yanfeng Jia (born February 11, 1992) is a dedicated researcher in the field of intelligent transportation systems and cooperative vehicle-road control. He earned his B.Eng., M.Sc., and is currently completing his Ph.D. at Qingdao University of Technology under the supervision of Prof. Qu Dayi. His research integrates principles from molecular dynamics, control systems, and traffic flow theory to develop innovative solutions for smart mobility and traffic safety. With publications in internationally recognized journals and participation in national and regional transportation projects, Dr. Jia continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of connected autonomous vehicles and urban traffic optimization.
Publication Profile
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Education
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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, 2019.09 – Present
Supervisor: Prof. Qu Dayi
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M.Sc. in Transportation Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, 2016.09 – 2018.12
Supervisor: Prof. Qu Dayi
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B.Eng. in Traffic Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, 2012.09 – 2016.07
Professional Experience
Dr. Yanfeng Jia has been actively involved in multiple academic research projects and industrial collaborations in the field of traffic systems, intelligent transportation, and vehicle-road coordination. He participated in several National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, including those on molecular dynamics-based car-following behavior and traffic flow cluster stability. He also contributed significantly to industry-university research initiatives involving urban traffic optimization in cities such as Foshan, Qingdao, and during major events like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.
Beyond research, Dr. Jia has co-authored key academic textbooks such as the third edition of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Their Technological Applications and Intelligent Connected Vehicles and Transportation. He is also a contributing author of the monograph Vehicle Interaction Behavior and Traffic Flow Characteristics with Control Optimization.
Research Interest
- Cooperative Vehicle-Infrastructure Systems (V2X)
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Molecular Dynamics in Traffic Modeling
- Car-following and Lane-changing Behavior Models
- Real-time Signal Control and Traffic Optimization
- Safety Field Theory for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
Author Metrics:
- Total SCI-indexed Publications: 5 (First Author or Co-author)
- Total EI-indexed Publications: 6+
- Citations: 1 citation on the newest Sensors article (2025)
- H-index: Likely 2–3 (depending on citation database)
- Publication Languages: English and Chinese
Honors & Awards
- Postgraduate Academic Excellence Award (University-Level)
- Third Prize, Paper Competition (University-Level)
- Second-Class Outstanding Graduate Student Award (University-Level)
Top Noted Publication
Title: Research on Coordinated Control of Vehicle’s Speed in New Mixed Traffic Flow
Author: Jia, Yanfeng (Second Author, Corresponding)
Year: 2021
Title: Research on Car-Following Model Based on Molecular Dynamics
Author: Jia, Yanfeng
Year:2021
Title: Modeling of Safe Braking Distance Considering Pedestrian Psychology and Vehicle Characteristics and the Design of an Active Safety Warning System for Pedestrian Crossings
Author: Jia, Yanfeng; Cui, Shanning; Chen, Xiufeng; Qu, Dayi
Year: 2025
Title: Molecular Dynamics Characteristics and Model of Vehicle-Following Behavior
Author: Jia, Yanfeng
Year: 2020
Title: Car-following Characteristics and Model of Connected Autonomous Vehicles Based on Safe Potential Field
Author: Jia, Yanfeng
Year: 2021
Conclusion
Dr. Yanfeng Jia is a promising and emerging researcher in the transportation sector, particularly in the highly innovative field of intelligent traffic systems and cooperative vehicle infrastructure control. His interdisciplinary approach, early research contributions, and engagement in applied urban mobility projects mark him as an excellent candidate for early-career research awards.
However, for a highly competitive “Best Researcher Award”, which often favors candidates with long-standing, high-impact research profiles, Dr. Jia may be better positioned for an “Emerging Researcher” or “Young Researcher” award category at this stage. With ongoing work and increasing international engagement, he is certainly on track to becoming a top-tier researcher in the field.