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2024
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Feb 8, 2024 Our paper “Kinematics-aware multi-graph attention network with residual learning for heterogeneous trajectory prediction” has been accepted for publication by Journal of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles. Cheers!
Jan 12, 2024 Sky-Lab members attended the TRB 2024 Annual Meeting
Jan 8, 2024 Our paper “Human as AI Mentor: Enhanced Human-in-the-loop Reinforcement Learning for Safe and Efficient Autonomous Driving” has been accepted for publication by Communications in Transportation Research. Cheers!
2023
Sep 15, 2023 Lei Shi, Yongju Kim, and Zheng Li joined the Sky-Lab in 2023 fall to pursue their doctoral degree. Welcome, Lei, Yongju, and Zheng! :wave:
Jan 19, 2023 Dr. Chengyuan Ma joined the Sky-Lab in 2023 spring as a postdoctoral researcher. Welcome, Chengyuan! :wave:
Jan 10, 2023 Zihao Sheng and Keke Long joined the Sky-Lab in 2023 spring to pursue their doctoral degree. Welcome, Zihao and Keke! :wave:
Jan 7, 2023 Sky-Lab members attended the TRB 2023 Annual Meeting
2022
Aug 28, 2022 Zilin Huang joined the Sky-Lab in 2022 fall to pursue his doctoral degree. Welcome, Zilin! :wave:
Aug 1, 2022 Dr. Chen joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor.
2021
Aug 10, 2021 Sky-Lab will participate in the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation (ITSC 2021, September 19-22, 2021. Indianapolis, IN, United States) with three papers.
Aug 9, 2021 Sky-Lab will participate in the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting with 5 accepted presentations in the domain of AI, large scale intelligent transportation systems, and connected and autonomous vehicle operations.
Apr 29, 2021 Our paper “Space-weighted information fusion using deep reinforcement learning: The context of tactical control of lane-changing autonomous vehicles and connectivity range assessment” has been accepted for publication by Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. Cheers!
Apr 27, 2021 The newly developed course CE597: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Vehicle Operations has finished.
Apr 2, 2021 Dr. Sikai (Sky) Chen joins the editorial board of Engineering Reports.
Mar 26, 2021 Sky-Lab published a new paper “Graph neural network and reinforcement learning for multiagent cooperative control of connected autonomous vehicles” in Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. Cheers!
Jan 7, 2021 Sky-Lab participated in the 2021 TRB Annual Meeting with 7 accepted papers/presentationsl. Great job, team!
2020
Dec 20, 2020 Sue Zong is the newest addition to the lab. She received her B.S. from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Welcome, Sue!
Dec 15, 2020 Ph.D. student Runjia (Rayne) Du successfully defended her M.S. dissertation, titled: “Collision Avoidance Framework for Autonomous Vehicles under Crash Imminent Situations”. Congratulations, Runjia!
Nov 24, 2020 Paul Ha and Rayne Du wins 1st and 3rd at the Institute of Transportation Engineers elevator pitch competition
Nov 17, 2020 Part-2 of the CE59700 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Vehicle Operations II course has finished.
Nov 7, 2020 Sky-Lab participated in the 2020 INFORMS Annual Meeting with 9 accepted presentations related to optimization-based and learning-based control of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Great job, team!
Oct 31, 2020 Sky-Lab published a new paper in the journal Frontiers in Built Environment. The paper analyzes the sibling relationship between automation and connectivity in the specific context of road transportation.
Mar 3, 2020 The newly offered course CE59700 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Vehicle Operations has finished.
Jan 11, 2020 Dr. Sikai Chen received the prestigious Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) Milton Pikarsky Award, a national prize awarded to the best dissertation in the field of science and technology in transportation studies. Congratulations!
2019
Dec 4, 2019 Dr. Sikai Chen has received the 2019 Civil Engineering Best Dissertation Award at Purdue University’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering. Congratulations!