I am Ziyue (Jelly) Li, a Postdoctoral Researcher at Tilburg University (TiU) and a Postdoctoral Researcher (Courtesy) at Florida State University (FSU). My research applies stochastic modeling, economic analysis, and optimization methods to address challenges in urban transportation planning and decision-making. My work focuses on developing analytical and algorithmic approaches to support more efficient, intelligent, sustainable, and resilient transportation systems.

My current research interests are Freight Mobility as a Service (FMaaS) and Transportation Infrastructure Investment under Uncertainty. In FMaaS, I study how effective digital matching platforms can facilitate the efficient movement of goods through multimodal transportation by integrating services from multiple independent providers. I examine the consequences of such platforms, the conditions under which they are accepted and used, and their potential environmental and societal benefits. In transportation infrastructure investment, I study airport capacity management and expansion, as well as public transit planning and extension, accounting for uncertain demand and the economic behavior of decision makers, passengers, and operators.

I serve as the Principal Investigator of the NSF TUUI Collaborative Activity Group titled Resilient Underground Subway Infrastructure Maintenance Planning. This initiative aims to advance the understanding of underground subway infrastructure systems and improve maintenance planning strategies for these critical assets. Key topics of interest include:

• Infrastructure degradation modeling
• State-of-the-art infrastructure health monitoring technologies
• Vulnerability to natural disasters
• Data availability and integration
• Challenges in infrastructure maintenance planning
• Policies and practices used by transit agencies globally
• Impact of aging infrastructure and maintenance on service quality and ridership

Feel free to reach out if you are interested in this project or potential collaboration.

I regularly present at the TRB Annual Meeting and the INFORMS Annual Meeting. If you are attending, I would be glad to connect.