About
Hi! I’m Changlong Ling
I am in my second year of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Urban Design and Planning and doing my M.S. in Statistics at the University of Washington, where I am advised by Prof. Qing Shen. I earned a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Peking University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Urban Planning from Wuhan University.
My research interests are in developing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and statistical/data science methods to support the integration of automated, decarbonized, and digitalized technologies into urban mobility systems. I utilize responsible, explainable, and generative AI to enhance the economic effectiveness, systematic smartness, and environmental sustainability of future transportation, ultimately informing more equitable public policies. I have led several urban and transportation planning projects that were implemented in cities.
My current research topics include, but are not limited to:
- Automated and Sustainable Transportation: Autonomous Vehicles for Public Transit, Transportation Decarbonization & Traffic Safety
- Digital Economy and Smart Cities: Remote Work, Urban Sustainability, Transit-Oriented Development, Spatial Optimization & Urban Networks
- Machine Learning and Causal Inference: Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Causal Machine Learning, GeoAI, Spatial Econometrics & Statistical Inference
I view planning as a collaborative endeavor and enjoy working with others to tackle real-world challenges. If you are interested in my work, feel free to reach out :)
News
- [Sep 2025] Awarded the Nomination Award for the 15th Qian Xuesen (钱学森) Urban Studies Gold Award!
- [Sep 2025] New Paper Alert: Transportation Research Part A: Policy & Practice.
- [Aug 2025] New Paper Alert: Applied Geography.
- [Jul 2025] Invited to give a talk at City+, Zhejiang University.
- [Sep 2024] Awarded Hubert M. Blalock Fellowships by the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences (CSSS), University of Washington!
- [Sep 2024] New journey, PhD life, starts at the University of Washington!
- [Jun 2024] Graduated with distinction from Peking University!