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Assistant Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Alberta
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Dr. Fan works at the intersection of multimodal transportation, network modeling, and environmental health. Her research centers on understanding the complex dynamics in multimodal transportation networks, the health implications of cumulative thermal exposure of travelers, and building a cyber-physical infrastructure to enhance safety and accessibility. Her work has been published in high-impact journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society and supported by over CAD $300,000 in competitive grants and awards.
As an educator, she integrates her interdisciplinary research into the classroom, having served as instructor or co-instructor of record for three courses. Her academic trajectory underscores a long-term commitment to advancing transportation sustainability and equity.
Current Positions
- Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta (Jul 2025 – )
- Research Engineer II, Georgia Institute of Technology (Sep 2024 – Jul 2025)
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow, IC-FOODS, UC Davis (Aug 2024 – Jul 2025)
Education
- Ph.D. in Transportation Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2024
- MEM in Environmental Management, Duke University, 2020
- B.Sc. in Environmental Management & Technology, HKUST, 2018
Current Members
We are currently recruiting students. Profiles will be added here as the group grows.
Collaborators
- Dr. Randall Guensler – Georgia Institute of Technology
- Dr. Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy – Georgia Institute of Technology
- Dr. Leta Huntsinger – WSP USA
- Dr. Matthew Lange – UC Davis (IC-FOODS / ICICLE)
- Dr. Alfonso Morales – University of Wisconsin Madison (ICICLE)
- Dr. Michelle Miller – University of Wisconsin Madison (ICICLE)
- Dr. Jingran Sun – University of Southern Florida
- Dr. Guanhao Xu – Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Alumni
To be added as students graduate and move into new positions.
Join Us
We are always looking for motivated students and collaborators interested in climate-resilient transportation systems, public health, and network modeling.
If you’re interested in joining the THRIVIN’ Group, please contact us with your background and interests.
If you're interested in mentorship or collaboration, please connect with us.