Anqi Zhao
About Anqi Zhao
Anqi Zhao is a Transportation Planner and Engineer at Arup in London, with extensive international experience in transportation planning and engineering.
Current Role at Arup
Anqi Zhao has been serving as a Transportation Planner and Engineer at Arup since 2017. Based in London, United Kingdom, Anqi applies her experience in transportation planning and engineering to various projects. Her role typically involves developing transportation plans, policies, and strategies to improve urban mobility and infrastructure.
Past Experience at San Francisco County Transportation Authority
Anqi Zhao worked at the San Francisco County Transportation Authority as a Policy and Programming Intern from 2016 to 2017. During her 8-month tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of transportation policies and programs within the county. Her work in San Francisco helped guide strategic decisions that affected the region's transportation systems.
Urban Transport Specialist at Asian Development Bank
In 2016, Anqi Zhao took on the role of Urban Transport and Big Data Specialist at the Asian Development Bank. For 5 months, she focused on integrating big data analytics with urban transportation projects. Her work aimed to optimize urban transit systems in Manila, Philippines, through data-driven decision-making.
Academic Background and Education
Anqi Zhao has a well-rounded academic background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Minzu University of China between 2004 and 2008. She then completed a Master's degree in Regional Planning from the University of California, Irvine, between 2008 and 2011. Anqi further enhanced her expertise with a Master’s degree from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2012 to 2015.
Global Work Experience in Transportation Planning
Anqi Zhao has garnered diverse international experience in transportation planning, having worked in multiple countries including the United States, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. Her roles have spanned from research and internships to specialist and engineering positions. This global exposure has provided her with a comprehensive perspective on urban and transportation challenges worldwide.