Yuqin Jiang

Background

Growing up with rapid technological development and the information explosion, I developed research interests in mining useful information from massive data and utilizing it for the general social good. I am a geographical information scientist, using spatial big data to understand human mobility and human-environment interactions. My research bridges data science and social science by developing quantitative methods to solve practical social problems. By creating a better understanding of the past, I hope to develop more effective and efficient strategies for urban sustainable development.

Education

• Postdoc, Geography and Environmental Studies, Texas State University, 2023-2024
• Postdoc, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2022-2023
• PhD, Geography, University of South Carolina, 2022
• MS, Geography, University of South Carolina, 2017
• BA, Geography, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, 2014

Courses

• GEO 388: Introduction to GIS

Research

My research interests focus on using spatial big data to understand how people interact with their surrounding environments. I employ spatial big data, cyberinfrastructure-based applications, and geo-visualizations to create a better understanding of human-environment interaction. My previous projects have studied hurricane-caused evacuation models, post-disaster business recovery, taxi/ride-sharing trips in cities, and accessibility to healthcare facilities. I am open to exploring a variety of research topics beyond those mentioned above, as I believe interdisciplinary collaboration can lead to innovative solutions and insights.