Summary
Rui Yao is an Assistant Professor and transportation researcher with nine years of experience combining rigorous theory and data-driven practice. He holds a PhD from Technion with top grades and specializes in transportation systems, network optimization, behavioral modeling, and equilibrium analysis. Rui’s postdoctoral work at DTU and EPFL sharpened his skills in large-scale data analysis and algorithmic modeling of mobility systems, bridging academic theory and real-world transport policy. Based in Israel, he is known for translating complex equilibrium problems into actionable insights for planners and operators. An early adopter of interdisciplinary methods, he brings a blend of civil engineering foundations and computational sophistication to tackle emerging challenges in urban mobility.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (Direct Track), Transportation, 93.5/100, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (Direct Track), Transportation, 93.5/100 at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology