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Yu Zhang, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEngineering & CUTR Faculty Member, is making waves in Advanced Air Mobility!

Yu Zhang, Ph.D., a professor at USF’s Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Program Director of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), is making waves in  Professor Zhang’s research accomplishments and leadership services has positioned ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏas a hub for pioneering research in integrating advanced air mobility into existing multimodal transportation systems.

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Prof. Zhang’s recent studies have explored innovative approaches, including integrated network design and demand estimation of urban air mobility, automated pre-departure flight planning of high density eVTOL operations, and simulation platform for system performance evaluation of AAM. These efforts have drawn international attention, showcasing how ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers are contributing solutions to modern transportation challenges.

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Prof. Zhang was invited o serve on the in November 2023. In February 2025, she was also invited to join the . These officially designated committees provide guidance and recommendations to public agencies, supporting regulatory and planning decisions for integrating this emerging mode of transportation.

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