Nakamura, a prominent figure in the field and the Vice Chairman of the World Society for Transport and Traffic Studies, as well as the President of the Japan Society of Traffic Engineers. Zhu’s and research during this period significantly contributed to the field of traffic control and management.
Following his graduation, Zhu continued his research at Nagoya University as a postdoctoral researcher. His postdoctoral work, which was supported by prestigious grants from the Qatar University Enterprise Fund, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and the Hitachi Foundation, primarily focused on the development of control algorithms for connected vehicles and safety improvements in autonomous driving.
In 2022, Zhu was selected for the Shanghai Municipal Leading Talent Program (Overseas), an acknowledgment of his exceptional contributions in the field of traffic engineering. This appointment led him to join Tongji University, where he currently focuses on traffic management within connected vehicle environments.
Zhu’s academic contributions are well-recognized in the international arena. He has published 21 papers in significant journals and conferences, with 10 of these featured in top-tier international journals (SCI, SSCI-indexed), including four in Q1 journals. His expertise and insight in the field have been further acknowledged through his participation and accolades in international conferences. Notably, he received one of the five Best Paper Awards at the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) in 2019, a prestigious recognition awarded once every three years.
Education
Ph.D. in Traffic Engineering, October 2017 to September 2020
Nagoya University, Graduate School of Environmental Studies
Master of Science in Traffic Information Engineering and Control, September 2013 to July 2015
Shandong University, School of Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy
Bachelor of Science in Traffic Engineering, September 2009 to July 2013Harbin Institute of Technology, School of Automotive Engineering
Experience
Distinguished Researcher, July 2022 - Present
School of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, October 2020 - April 2022
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University
Research interests
Optimization of Traffic Management and Control in Connected Vehicle Environments
Honors & Awards
1.Best Paper on Topic Area C, Traffic Management, Operations and Safety- WCTR 2019, World Conference on Transport Research Society. Co-author: Hong Zhu, Nakamura (2019).
2.Best Paper on Topic Area C, Traffic Management, Operations and Safety- WCTR 2023, World Conference on Transport Research Society. Co-authors: Hong Zhu, Muhammad Faizan ul Haq, Miho Iryo-Asano, Wael K.M Alhajyaseen, Christian J. R. Samson (2023).
3.Shanghai Leading Talent (Overseas)- Awarded by Shanghai Municipal Organization Department (2022).
4.Chinese Government Scholarship- Duration: October 2018 - October 2020.
Publications
Published 21 academic papers, including 10 in SCI/SSCI journals (4 in JCR Q1 journals). Representative papers in recent years include (* indicates corresponding author):
Journal Articles (Accepted)
1.Zhu, H., Alhajyaseen, W., Iryo-Asano, M., Nakamura, H., & Dias, C. (2022). Defensive or competitive Autonomous Vehicles: Which one interacts safely and efficiently with pedestrians?. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 606, 128083, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2022.128083, SCI
2.Zhu, H., Zhu, S., Iryo-Asano, M., & Nakamura, H. (2022). Investigating driver reactions to movements of autonomous vehicle in permitted right turn through driving simulator experiments.Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour,89, 385-398, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.06.018, SCI
3.Kako, Y. Kakimoto, Y.Zhu, H.and Nakamura, H.（2022）Analysis of the Relationship between Drivers’Cognitions and Unsafe Driving Behavior，Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. D3 (Infrastructure Planning and Management), 77, No.5 pp. I_915-I_924, doi:https://doi.org/10.2208/jscejipm.77.5_I_915(in Japanese)
4.Zhu, H., Han, T., Alhajyaseen, W., Iryo-Asano, M., and Nakamura, H. (2022) Can Automated Driving Prevent Crashes with Distracted Pedestrians? An Exploration of Motion Planning at Unsignalized Mid-block Crosswalks.Accident Analysis & Prevention, 173, 106711, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2022.106711, JCR1.
5.Tang, Z.,Zhu, H. (Corresponding author), Zhang, X., Iryo-Asano, M, and Nakamura, H. (2022). A Novel Hierarchical Cooperative Merging Control Model of Connected and Automated Vehicles Featuring Flexible Merging Positions in System Optimization.Transportation research part C: emerging technologies, 138, 103650, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2022.103650, JCR1.
6.Zhu, H., Iryo-Asano, M., Alhajyaseen, W., Nakamura, H., and Dias. C. (2021) Interactions between Autonomous Vehicles and Pedestrians at Unsignalized Mid-block Crosswalks Considering Occlusions by Opposing Vehicles,Accident Analysis & Prevention, 163,106468, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2021.106468, JCR1.
7.Zhu, H., Almukdad, A., Iryo-Asano, M., Alhajyaseen, W. K., Nakamura, H., & Zhang, X. (2021). A novel agent-based framework for evaluating pedestrian safety at unsignalized mid-block crosswalks.Accident Analysis & Prevention, 159, 106288. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2021.106288
8.Zhu, H., & Nakamura, H. (2021).Modelling discharge flows at signalised intersections with adjustment of downstream effects.Transportmetrica A: transport science, 1-26. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/23249935.2021.1895360, JCR2.
9.Zhu, H., Nakamura, H., Alhajyaseen, W. and Iryo-Asano, M. (2020). Modeling Traffic Flows on Urban Arterials Considering the Downstream Influence.Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board,2674(5), 475-485. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198120916477
10.Zhu, H., Nakamura, H., & Alhajyaseen, W. (2020). Modeling the Impact of Downstream Conditions on Discharging Behavior of Vehicles at Signalized Intersections Using Micro-Simulation.Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,45(5), 4187-4202. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04411-y.SCI.
11.Zhu, H., & Nakamura, H. (2019). Study on start-up lost time at signalized intersections considering downstream conditions.Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. D3 (Infrastructure Planning and Management),75(5), I_1121-I_1130. doi:https://doi.org/10.2208/jscejipm.75.I_1121.
12.朱宏,谢云侠,张汝华, &姜洋. (2015).快速公交站点类别及步行吸引范围研究.交通运输研究,001(004), pp. 22-29.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
1.Zhu, H., Nakamura, H., Alhajyaseen, K., and Iryo-Asano, M. (2020) Modeling Traffic Flows on Urban Arterials Considering the Downstream Influence, 99th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Washington, D.C., 16 pages.
2.Zhu, H.and Nakamura, H. (2019) A Model Analysis of the Saturation Flow Rate Influenced by Downstream Conditions, World Conference on Transport Research–WCTR 2019 Mumbai, 12 pages. (Best Paper Award)
3.Zhu, H.and Nakamura, H. (2019) Modeling the Start-Up Lost Time Influenced by Downstream Conditions, 98th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 17 pages.
Non-Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
1.加古陽子,柿元祐史,朱宏,中村英樹(2021)ドライバー認識と安全軽視行動の関連分析，土木計画学研究-講演集Vol.63, CD-ROM, 9 pages, CD-ROM.
2.Zhu, H.and Nakamura, H. (2019) A Traffic Simulation Model for Signalized Arterials Considering Downstream Influence, Proceedings of Traffic Engineers, No.39, pp.659-666, CD-ROM.
3.Zhu, H.and Nakamura, H. (2018) Analysis on start-up lost time at closely spaced signalized intersections, Proceedings of Infrastructure Planning, No.57, 6 pages, CD-ROM.
4.Zhu H., Zhang R., and Fan L. (2015) Correlation Analysis between Transportation Infrastructure and Traffic Accident Based on Fuzzy Evaluation, COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, No.15, 9 pages, CD-ROM, EI.
5.Fan L., Zhang R., andZhu H.(2015) Modern Freight Development and Trend Analysis of Shandong Province, COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, No.15,10pages, CD-ROM, EI.
6.Zhu H., Zhang R., and Ma L. (2014) Exploration of the Micro-reform in Community Traffic Micro-circulation, COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, No.14, 11 pages, CD-ROM, EI.
7.Li X., Zhang R., andZhu H.(2014) Research on an Intelligent Control Strategy of Signalized Intersections for Capacity, No.14, 10 pages, CD-ROM, EI.