New Editorial Role Reflects Dr. Cathy Liu’s Leadership in Urban Transportation Innovation


From AI to infrastructure, Liu’s work continues to elevate the future of transportation and city planning.

 

Congratulations to Dr.Cathy Liu on her recent appointment as Associate Editor for Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. This leading international journal highlights the application of computer-based tools—including GIS, spatial analytics, simulation, and AI—to solve critical challenges in urban planning and transportation systems.

Recently promoted to full Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Dr. Liu’s expertise in sustainable transportation, public transit systems, infrastructure modeling, and urban informatics makes her a valuable contributor to the journal’s editorial leadership. Her research integrates programming, computational analysis, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to advance modern solutions for cities and communities.

 


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