Education
Tongji University Transportation Engineering Ph.D.
Tongji University Transportation Engineering M.S.
Chang’an University Civil Engineering B.S.
Experience
Professor (Dec 2014- )
Department of Transportation Information and Control Engineering, Tongji University, China
Visiting Scholar (Oct. 2013-Dec.2013)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Visiting Scholar (July 2012-July 2013)
Department of System and Industrial Engineering, The University of Arizona
Associate Professor (Dec 2010- Dec 2014)
Department of Traffic Engineering, Tongji University, China
Visiting Scholar (July 2010- September 2010)
University of Illinois at Urbana and Champaign, USA
Assistant Professor (July 2007- November 2010)
Department of Traffic Engineering, Tongji University, China
Research interests
Traffic and Transit Operations
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Pedestrian and Bicycles
Shared mobility
Honors & Awards
Second Prize of Scientific and technical progress Award of Shanghai, Shanghai Municipal People's Government , 2013
Outstanding Young Core Teacher, Tongji University, 2012
Excellent Young Teachers, Tongji University, 2011
First Prize Award of Young Lecturing Contest, Tongji University, 2010
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Instructor Award, Tongji University, 2009
Second Prize of Best Teachers, Tongji University, 2008
Excellent Doctoral Dissertations, Tongji University, Shanghai Education Commission, 2008
Second prize of HUAXIA Construction Science and Technology Award, Ministry of Construction of China, 2005
Publications
Representative publications:
1. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, Larry Head, Yin Han. Improving the Operational Performance of Parclo Interchanges with Median U-Turn Concept. Transportmetric B.
2. Wei Wu, Wanjing Ma*, Kejun Long and Yinhai Wang. Integrated Optimization of Bus Priority Operations in Connected Vehicle Environment. Journal of Advanced Transportation.
3. Chunhui Yu, Wanjing Ma*, Hong Kam Lo, and Xiaoguang Yang. Robust optimal lane allocation for isolated intersections. Computer-aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
4. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, Peng Li. Optimal Design of Mid-block Crosswalk to Achieve Tradeoff between Vehicles and Pedestrians. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
5. Wanjing Ma, Kun An, Hong K. Lo. Multi-stage Stochastic Program to Optimize Signal Timings under Coordinated Adaptive Control. Transportation Research Part C 72 (2016) 342–359
6. Haiming Hao, Wanjing Ma*, Hongfeng Xu. A Fuzzy Logic-Based Multi-Agent Car-Following Model. Transportation Research Part C. 2016, 69: 477-496.
7. Ji Yangbeibei, Chao Mo, Wanjing Ma*, Dabin Liao. Feedback Gating Control for Network based on Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2016, 1-11.
8. Dianchao Lin, Wanjing Ma*, Li Li, Yinhai Wang. A Driving Force Model for Non-Strict Priority Crossing Behaviors of Right-turn Drivers. Transportation Research Part B. 2016, 83: 230-244.
9. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, Yue Liu, Ke Han. Optimal Operation of Freeway Weaving Segment with Combination of Lane Assignment and On-ramp Signal Control. Transportmetrica A. 2016, 12(5): 413-435.
10. Xiaotong Sun, Wanjing Ma*, Wei Huang. A Comparative Study of Capacity of Signalized Roundabout. IET Intelligent Transport Systems. 2016, 10(3): 175-185.
11. Wanjing Ma, Dabin Liao, Yue Liu, and Hong K. Lo. Optimization of pedestrian phase patterns and signal timings for isolated intersection. Transportation Research Part C 2015, 58: 502-514
12. Wanjing Ma, Baoxin Han, Kun An, Nan Zhang. Investigating the applicability of exclusive pedestrian phase at two-phase actuated controlled intersections. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2015, 49:752-767.
13. Chunhui Yu, Wanjing Ma*, and Xiaoguang Yang. Integrated Optimization of Location and Signal Timings for Mid-block Pedestrian Crosswalk. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2015, 50(4):552-569.
14. Haiming Hao, Wanjing Ma*. Revisiting Distribution Model of Departure Headways at Signalized Intersections. Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2015. 1-16.
15. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, Head Larry, and Xiaoguang Yang. Optimal Design of Displaced Left-Turn Intersections: A lane-based approach. Transportation Research Part C. 2015, 61: 29-48
16. Yinsong Wang, Wanjing Ma*, Yinhai Wang, and Xiaoguang Yang. Dynamic Lane Assignment Approach for Freeway Weaving Segment Operation. Transportation Research Record, 2015, 2424: 48-57
17. Chunhui Yu, Wanjing Ma*, Hong K Lo, Xiaoguang Yang. Optimization of Mid-block Pedestrian Crossing Network with Discrete Demands. Transportation Research Part B. 2015, 73: 103-121.
18. Wanjing Ma*, Dabin Liao, Yu Bai. Empirical Analysis of Countdown Signals on Pedestrian Behavior. Transport. 2015, 168(1): 15-22.
19. Wei Wu, Wanjing Ma*, Kejun Long. Capacity Matching based Model for Protected Left Turn Phases Design of Adjacent Signalized Intersections along Arterial. Traffic & Transportation. 2015, 27(1): 13-21.
20. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, K. Larry Head, Xiaoguang Yang. Dynamic Turning Restriction Management for Signalized Road Network: A lane-based Approach. Transportation Research Record 2487, 2015, 96-111.
21. Wanjing Ma, Larry Head, Yiheng Feng. Integrated Optimization of Transit Priority Operations at Isolated Intersections: A Person-Capacity-Based Approach. Transportation Research Part C 40, 2014: 49-62.
22. Wanjing Ma, Yue Liu, Larry Head. Optimization of Pedestrian Phase Patterns at Signalized Intersections: A Multi-objective Approach. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2014,48:1138–1152.
23. Wanjing Ma, Li Li, Zhizhou Wu. Investigation of the performance of two-way left-turn lane on roads with staggered intersections. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. 2014, 41(12): 1005-1018.
24. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, Yue Liu, and Xiaoguang Yang. Integrated design and operation of urban arterials with reversible lanes. Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics.2014, 2(2): 130-150.
25. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, Larry Head, Xiaoguang Yang. Optimal Intersection Operation with Median U-turn: Lane-Based Approach: Transportation Research Record 2439, 2014:71-82.
26. Yinsong Wong, Wanjing Ma*, Wei Yin, Xiaoguang Yang. Implementation and Testing of Cooperative Bus Priority System in Connected Vehicle Environment: Case Study in Taicang City, China. Transportation Research Record 2424,2014: 48-57.
27. Yiheng Feng, K. Larry Head, Wanjing Ma. Estimating Vehicles in the Dilemma Zone and Application to Fixed-time Coordinated Signal Optimization. Transportation Research Record 2439, 2014: 62-70.
28. Wanjing Ma, Yue Liu, Larry Head, Xiaoguang Yang. Integrated optimization of lane markings and timings for signalized roundabouts. Transportation Research Part C 36, 2013: 307–323.
29. Wanjing Ma, Yue Liu, Xiaoguang Yang. A Dynamic Programming Approach for Optimal Signal Priority Control upon Multiple High-frequency Bus Requests. Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2013, 17(4):282–293.
30. Wanjing Ma, Yue Liu, and Baoxin Han. A rule-based model for integrated operation of bus priority signal timings and traveling speed. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2013, 47:369–383.
31. Wanjing Ma, Hanzhou Xie, Yue Liu, Larry Head, Zhengke Luo. Coordinated Optimization of signal timings for intersection with Pre-signals. Transportation Research Record. 2013, 2355:93-104
32. Wanjing Ma, Wei Ni, Larry Head, Jing Zhao. Effective Coordinated Optimization Model for Transit Priority Control under Arterial Progression. Transportation Research Record. 2013, 2356:71-83.
33. Wanjing Ma, Hanzhou Xie, Yu Bai, Jing Zhao, Xiaoguang Yang. Signal timing optimization model based on dual-ring phase scheme for roundabout. Journal of Central South University. 2013, 20: 563–571.
34. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, H. Michael Zhang, Xiaoguang Yang. Two-step Optimization Model for Dynamic Lane Assignment at Isolated Signalized Intersections. Transportation Research Record, 2013, 2355: 39-48.
35. Jing Zhao, Wanjing Ma*, H. Michael Zhang, Xiaoguang Yang. Increasing the Capacity of Signalized Intersections with Dynamic Use of Exit-lanes for Left Turn Traffic. Transportation Research Record, 2013, 2356:49-59.
36. Xiaoming You, Li Li, Wanjing Ma*. Coordinated Optimization Model for Signal Timings of Full Continuous Flow Intersection. Transportation Research Record, 2013, 2356: 23-33.
37. Jiawen Wang, Wanjing Ma*, and Xiaoguang Yang. Development of Degree-of-Priority Based Preemption Control Strategy for Emergency Vehicle Operation. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2013: 1-10.
38. Wanjing Ma, Xinchen Ye. Optimal Cycle Length Model Based on Offline and Online Bus Priority Control Requirements. Journal of Transportation Systems Engineering and Information Technology. 2013, 13(1), 61−72.
39. Wanjing Ma, Hanzhou Xie, Baoxin Han. Development and Evaluation of an Economic-Driving Assistance Program for Transit Vehicles. Energies, 2012, 5(2):371-385.
40. Wanjing Ma, Yue Liu, Hanzhou Xie, Xiaoguang Yang. Multiobjective Optimization of Signal Timings for Two-Stage Midblock Pedestrian Crosswalk. Transportation Research Record 2264, 2011, 34-43.
41. Jie Yu, Yue Liu, Gang-Len Chang, Wanjing Ma, and Xiaoguang Yang. Locating urban transit hubs: A multi-criteria model and case study in China, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, 2011, 137(12): 944-952.
42. Wanjing Ma, Yue Liu and Xiaoguang Yang. Investigating the impacts of green signal countdown devices: empirical approach and case study in China. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 2010, 136(11): 1049-1055.
43. Wanjing Ma, Xiaoguang Yang, Wenjing Pu and Yue Liu. Signal Timing Optimization Models for Two-stage Midblock Pedestrian Crossing. Transportation Research Record2198, 2010:133-144.
44. Wanjing Ma, Xiaoguang Yang and Yue Liu. Development and Evaluation of a Coordinated and Conditional Bus Priority Approach. Transportation Research Record 2145, 2010, 49-58.
45. Jie Yu, Yue Liu, Gang-Len Chang, Wanjing Ma and Xiaoguang Yang. A Cluster-Based Hierarchical Model for Urban Transit Hub Location Planning: Formulation, Solution, and Case Study. Transportation Research Record 2112, 2009: 8-16.