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Sep 18
Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning

Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning

An expert in behavioral science and transportation, Zhao combines the expertise with AI and public policy to address the most urgent challenges.
Sep 01
Is Boston ready for self-driving cars?

Is Boston ready for self-driving cars?

Prof. Jinhua Zhao joins GBH’s Edgar B. Herwick for a ride—and a candid conversation about the risks and promise of self-driving cars. Before asking how safe AVs must become, Zhao argues, we must confront how unsafe today’s roads already are.
Jul 10
Jinhua Zhao Joins the Singapore Ministry of Transport Steering Committee on AV

Jinhua Zhao Joins the Singapore Ministry of Transport Steering Committee on AV

17-member committee formed to guide the progressive roll-out of autonomous vehicles in Singapore
Dec 18
Practical application of AI on the Singapore-MIT AI Symposium, by CNA Asia

Practical application of AI on the Singapore-MIT AI Symposium, by CNA Asia

Jinhua Zhao on CNA Asia
Nov 16
A collaborative approach towards the future of work

A collaborative approach towards the future of work

Remote work reshapes not only workplaces, but also where we live and how we travel. Its future should be designed collaboratively—not dictated from the boardroom.
Sep 18
Emotional Travel: Decarbonize Urban Mobility

Emotional Travel: Decarbonize Urban Mobility

Is travel emotional? Zhao highlights the role of emotion in shaping travel behavior and urban mobility system.
Sep 18
SMART launches research group to advance AI, automation, and the future of work

SMART launches research group to advance AI, automation, and the future of work

Mens, Manus and Machina (M3S) will design technology, training programs, and institutions for successful human-machine collaboration.