Xuan Sharon Di

Dr. Xuan (Sharon) Di is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University in the City of New York, and co-chairs the Smart Cities Center in the Data Science Institute. Dr. Di directs the DitecT (Data and innovative technology-driven Transportation) Lab, focusing on transportation systems. 

Her overarching research mission is to empower mobility for all, emphasizing the use of technology for social good. She is currently focused on pioneering the development of digital twins for urban transportation management, leveraging cyber-physical systems technology. Within this framework, her research spans diverse areas, including multi-modal mobility optimization, autonomous vehicle control on shared roads with humans, and the intersection of transportation with health considerations. Details about DitecT Lab and her research can be found here.