Zhengtian Xu
About Zhengtian Xu
Zhengtian Xu is an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, specializing in transportation and mobility management. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has previous experience as an intern and data analyst at DiDi in Beijing.
Work at The George Washington University
Zhengtian Xu has been serving as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the academic community through teaching and research in his areas of expertise. His position is located in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, where he engages with students and faculty in various academic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Zhengtian Xu holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics and Physics from Tsinghua University, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Transportation/Mobility Management from the University of Florida between 2014 and 2016. Xu then earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Transportation/Mobility Management from the University of Michigan, completing his studies from 2017 to 2020.
Internship Experience at DiDi
Zhengtian Xu gained practical experience through multiple internships at DiDi, a leading transportation platform. He worked as an Algorithm Engineer Intern for two months in 2017, followed by a seven-month tenure as a Data Analyst Intern in 2018. Additionally, he returned to DiDi as an Algorithm Engineer Intern again from 2019 to 2020 for five months. These roles provided him with hands-on experience in algorithm development and data analysis.
Academic Contributions
As an Assistant Professor, Zhengtian Xu is involved in academic research and teaching. His focus on Transportation/Mobility Management reflects his educational background and professional experiences. He contributes to the development of knowledge in his field and engages with students through coursework and mentorship.