Team

Nafis Fuad is in his initial year of Ph.D. studies within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University. He is part of the Emerging Mobility lab, guided by Dr. Xiaodong Qian. He holds a bachelor's degree from BUET and his research primarily intersects geospatial intelligence, transportation intelligence, and the application of machine learning. Nafis is well-versed in GIS and remote sensing tools, programming languages, machine learning, NLP, and the analysis of substantial data sets. His academic inquiry is centered on transportation planning and the study of travel behavior. Additionally, he has garnered research experience in disaster management and addressing issues related to climate change. Driven by a zeal for research, Nafis is not only committed to advancing scientific knowledge but also aims to convert scholarly insights into tangible, innovative solutions that positively influence society.  

Nayeemur Rashid Nayeem is a first-year PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University, working under the supervision of Dr. Xiaodong Qian. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Nayeem’s research centers on the intersection of transportation, human health, and vehicle safety, employing structural equation modeling (SEM), crash data analysis, and ArcGIS data analysis to understand these impacts. He is also exploring the integration of large language models (LLMs) into transportation modeling, especially in the context of forecasting travel demand. Fascinated by the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across various sectors, Nayeem aims to deepen his understanding of AI tools and apply them in civil engineering. He is committed to advancing research that leverages these emerging technologies to contribute to a safer, more intelligent transportation landscape. 

Mr. Mostafa completed his master's degree in Civil Engineering at Wayne State University in August 2024. During his master's study, he worked under the supervision of Dr. Qian. With a strong background in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector, he brings seven years of experience as a senior structural engineer. His industry career has provided him with valuable expertise in workforce management and has refined his teamwork skills.