Planning and management of demand-responsive and automated mobility services

By Yanfeng Ouyang on 01/23/2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Yanfeng Ouyang of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as he presents in person at the Spring 2025 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, January 23, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

The Spring 2025 semester is set to feature 14 presentations, each addressing a topic related to autonomy in transportation. See the full lineup of speakers for Spring 2025 semester.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

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https://illinois.zoom.us/j/89890781073?pwd=CewiD3535GNiWvliWpS6nqBksMqnAE.1 

Meeting ID: 898 9078 1073
Passcode: 116680

Abstract and Bio

Advances in autonomy and connectivity are transforming demand-responsive mobility systems, enabling efficient door-to-door transportation services. This presentation highlights strategies for optimizing dynamic vehicle sharing, relocation and swapping, using nonlinear and differential equations to improve operational performance. At a broader level, it explores methods to determine minimum fleet sizes for achieving specific service levels, such as reduced travel times. Additionally, it introduces a novel approach to random bipartite matching, offering insights into strategic resource planning for next-generation mobility systems.

Ouyang is the George Krambles Professor, Paul Kent Faculty Scholar, and Donald Willett Faculty Scholar at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also serves as associate director for mobility at the Illinois Center for Transportation. Ouyang’s research focuses on the planning, operations and control of complex transportation and logistics systems. He earned a doctorate in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2005.