Prof. Cong Zhai | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Cong Zhai,Foshan university, China

Prof. Cong Zhai is a distinguished scholar at Foshan University, China, renowned for his groundbreaking research With a strong academic background and extensive industry experience, Prof. Zhai has authored numerous publications in top-tier journals and conferences. His innovative work has been recognized through prestigious awards and honors. He has supervised numerous students and collaborated with international researchers, fostering a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment.

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Educational Qualification

 Bachelor’s Degree:

 Bachelor of Engineering in Traffic Information Engineering and Control
 University: South China University of Technology
 Graduation Date: 2010-2014 (or specific dates)
 Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Master’s Degree:

Master’s Degree in Traffic Information Engineering and Control, South China University of Technology.

PhD Education:

 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Traffic Information Engineering and Control
 University: South China University of Technology
 Graduation Date: 2017
 Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Foshan University -Present

 Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Traffic Information Engineering and Control
 Conduct research in traffic flow modeling, simulation, and optimization control
 Supervise Master’s students and research projects
 Collaborate with industry partners on research projects

Lecturer, Foshan University

 Taught undergraduate courses in Traffic Information Engineering and Control
 Developed and implemented new curriculum for traffic engineering programs
 Participated in departmental research projects

Research Assistant, South China University of Technology 

 Assisted in research projects related to traffic flow modeling and optimization
 Co-authored research papers published in international journals
 Contributed to the development of research proposals.

Research Contributions

1. Traffic flow modeling and simulation
2. Optimization control and intelligent transportation systems
3. Image processing and computer vision in civil engineering

Awards and Honors

International Awards

1. Best Paper Award, International Conference on Transportation Engineering (ICTE), 2020
2. Outstanding Researcher Award, International Association of Transportation Researchers (IATR), 2022

National Awards

1. National Science and Technology Progress Award, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, 2020
2. Excellent Young Researcher Award, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2019

University Awards

1. Excellent Researcher Award, Foshan University, 2022
2. Outstanding Teacher Award, Foshan University, 2020

Provincial Awards

1. Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Award, Guangdong Provincial Government, 2019
2. Guangdong Provincial Excellent Researcher Award, Guangdong Provincial Government, 2018

Publication Top Notes

1. Designing continuous delay feedback control for lattice hydrodynamic model under cyber-attacks and connected vehicle environment

Authors: Zhang, G., Wang, J., & Li, Z.                                                                                                                                              Journal: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Year: 2020

2.  A new car-following model considering driver’s characteristics and traffic jerk

5. A continuum model considering the uncertain velocity of preceding vehicles on gradient highways

6. The jamming transition of multi-lane lattice hydrodynamic model with passing effect