I got my Ph.D. degree from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. My primary research focus on the planning and design of smart logistics systems, evident in their work on autonomous dynamic scheduling for autonomous delivery vehicles and research into logistics demand behavior modeling. I excel in using various research tools, including multi-agent simulation, life-cycle assessment, geographic information systems analysis, deep reinforcement learning, and big data analysis.
In the realm of academic research, I have authored 12 academic papers to date (8 of which are in Q1 journals) and published 10 SCI/SSCI papers as the first author. In terms of research experience, I have led four projects, including the Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program, the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund, and so on. I have also participated as a key contributor in seven research projects, which include funding from the National Natural Science Foundation, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Transport, the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, and the National Rail Transit Engineering Research Center. I have been involved in the publication of one local standard related to autonomous driving and have initiated four landmark group standards for autonomous driving.
Regarding teaching, I have been involved in undergraduate courses such as "Transportation Data Detecting Techniques and Analysis Methods," "Principles of Transportation," "Critical Thinking," "Passenger Transport Organization," and "Logistics System Planning and Design." I have also participated in graduate courses including "Transportation and Logistics System Simulation" and "Frontiers of Transportation Engineering."
I am an open-minded, sincere, rigorous, and collaborative person. I eagerly welcome applications from talented young individuals to become my master's students. Exceptional master's students who intend to pursue further studies at the Ph.D. level can expect support in securing interviews at top public universities in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Hong Kong, as well as renowned U.S. institutions such as the University of Michigan, the University of Maryland, and Purdue University.
Education
Ph.D.: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Transportation Engineering (2013-2018)
Bachelor's Degree: Dalian University of Technology, Civil Engineering (2009-2013)
Visiting Scholar: University of Michigan, Transportation Engineering (2016)
Experience
Assistant Professor, School of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University (April 2019 - Present)
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2018-2019)
Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2017-2018)
Research interests
Order scheduling of Autonomous delivery, Customer behavior modeling
Research Projects
[1] National Natural Science Foundation of China, Youth Fund Project, Research on Dynamic Order Dispatching for Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Considering Long-Term Global Optimization, 2022/01-2024/12, Ongoing, Principal Investigator.
[2] Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program Project, Research on Self-Organized Dynamic Scheduling Methods for Autonomous Delivery of Online Fresh Food, 2020/11-2022/10, Conclude, Principal Investigator.
[3] Tongji University Interdisciplinary Collaborative Demonstration Project, Research on Optimization of Collaborative Scheduling for Autonomous Delivery Vehicles and couriers in Instant Delivery, 2022/06-2023/11, Ongoing, Principal Investigator.
[4] National Natural Science Foundation of China, International Cooperation Project, Sustainable Innovative digitalized Network of Urban Logistics, 2023/05-2026/06, Ongoing, Principal Investigator of Sub-Project.
Honors & Awards
[1]Full Scholarship for Ph.D. Research, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2014-2018
[2]Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program, 2020
[3]"SF Express Cup" National Logistics Innovation Competition, Outstanding Guidance Teacher Award, 2020 (Students received a national second prize)
[4]Outstanding Annual Assessment, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University, 2021
[5]Excellent Class Advisor, Tongji University, 2022
[6]The 8th China International "Internet+" College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Outstanding Guidance Teacher Award in Tongji University's Internal Competition, 2022 (Students received a gold prize)
Publications
[1]Lu, M., Huang, C., Wang, R. and Li, H. (2023), "Customer's adoption intentions toward autonomous delivery vehicle services—Extending DOI theory with social awkwardness and use experience", Journal of Advanced Transportation (accept).[2]Wang, R., Ye, Z.,Lu, M.*and Hsu, S. C. (2022), "Understanding post-pandemic work-from-homebehaviours and community level energy reduction viaagent-based modelling", Applied Energy(SCI/Q1),Vol. 322, 2022, 119433.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119433.
[3]Lu, M., Wang, R. and Li, P. (2021), "Comparative analysis of online fresh food shopping behavior during normal and COVID-19 crisis periods", British Food Journal.https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-09-2020-0849.
[4]Lu, M., Hsu, S. C., An, K., & Zhu, R. (2019). Considering User Behavior in Free-floating Bike Sharing System Design: A Data-informed Spatial Agent-Based Model. Sustainable Cities and Society (SCI/Q1), 49, 101567.
[5]Lu, M., Taiebat, M., Xu, M., & Hsu, S. C. (2018). Multi-Agent Spatial Simulation of Autonomous Taxis for Urban Commute: Travel Economics and Environmental Impacts. Journal of Urban Planning and Development (SCI/Q2), 144(4), 04018033.Doi:https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000469
[6]Lu, M., Hsu, S. C., Chen, P. C., & Lee, W. Y. (2018). Improving the sustainability of integrated transportation system with bike-sharing: A spatial agent-based approach. Sustainable Cities and Society (SCI/Q1), 41, 44-51. Doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2018.05.023
[7]Lu, M.& Hsu, S. C. (2017). Spatial Agent-Based Model for Environmental Assessment of Passenger Transportation. Journal of Urban Planning and Development (SCI/Q2), 143(4), 04017016. Doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000403
[8]Lu, M., Cheung, M. C., Li, H., & Hsu, S. C. (2016). Understanding the Relationship Between Safety Investment and Safety Performance of Construction Projects Through Agent-Based Modeling. Accident Analysis & Prevention (SSCI/Q1), 94, 8-17. Doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2016.05.014
[9]Li, H.,Lu, M., Hsu, S. C., Gray, M., & Huang, T. (2015). Proactive Behavior-Based Safety Management for Construction Safety Improvement. Safety Science (SCI/Q1), 75, 107-117. Doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2015.01.013
[10]Li, H.,Lu, M., Skitmore, M., & Chan, G. (2014). Proactive Training System for Safe and Efficient Precast Installation. Automation in Construction (SCI/Q1), 49, 163-174. Doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2014.10.010
[11]Liang, Q., Zhuang, H.,Lu, M., Wang, Q., Attalage, D., Hsu, S. C., Chen, W. H., Xing, D., and Lee, P. H. Multi-agent Simulation regulated by Microbe-Oriented Thermodynamics and Kinetics Equations for Exploiting Interspecies Dynamics and Evolution between Methanogenesis, Sulfidogenesis, Hydrogenesis, and Exoelectrogenesis. Journal of Hazardous Materials (SCI/Q1), 366, 573-581. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.12.018