Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng
About Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng
Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng is a Project Engineer at Acer in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with expertise in statistical models for predicting human behaviors and preferences. He holds multiple degrees in Urban Planning and Transport Planning and has contributed to various research publications in his field.
Work at Acer
Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng has been employed at Acer as a Project Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and has accumulated three years of experience in project engineering. Prior to this position, he worked at Acer as a Contract Data Analyst from 2020 to 2021, also in New Taipei City. His work at Acer involves applying his expertise in statistical models and data analysis to support various projects.
Education and Expertise
Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng holds multiple degrees in Urban Planning and Transport Planning. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Urban Planning from National Cheng Kung University from 2011 to 2015, followed by a Master of Science (MS) in Urban Planning from the same institution from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Transport Planning at the University of Leeds from 2017 to 2018. His specialization includes using statistical models to predict human preferences and behaviors, particularly in the context of spatial data science.
Research Contributions
Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng has made significant contributions to research in urban planning and transport. He published a study on predicting metro ridership as the third author in the SCI journal Transport Research Part A. Additionally, he presented research on land use changes following the construction of the North-Ilan Direct Railway at the EcoSummit in France as the first author. He also authored a study on consumer preferences for shopping districts and department stores, which was published in the National Land Planning Forum.
Previous Experience
Before joining Acer, Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng worked as a Part-time Research Assistant at National Cheng Kung University from 2014 to 2015 and again from 2015 to 2017. He also completed a year of mandatory service with the New Taipei City Government from 2019 to 2020. His diverse work experience has provided him with a solid foundation in research and data analysis within urban planning and transport contexts.
Achievements and Awards
Joey Yu Hsuan Cheng received the 'Most Influential/Innovative Paper Award' in Leeds, UK, for his research on the impact of autonomous vehicles on urban population distribution. This recognition highlights his contributions to the field of transport planning and urban studies, showcasing his ability to address contemporary issues in urban development.