Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Rail Transportation Engineering), The Pennsylvania State University- University Park, 2025
Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, Tongji University, China, 2021
B.S. in Traffic Engineering, Tongji University, China, 2016

Dr. Yuliang Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies. He earned his Ph.D. (2025) in Civil Engineering (Rail Transportation Engineering) from The Pennsylvania State University - University Park and previously completed a B.S. (2016) and a Ph.D. (2021) in Transportation Engineering at Tongji University, China. Dr. Zhou’s research focuses on assessing the condition of rail infrastructure and monitoring its health using advanced sensing technologies, including fiber optic sensing, MEMS sensors, UAV-based imaging, and multi-sensor networks. He has contributed to research projects supported by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), and the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Also, he collaborates with industry partners such as Amtrak, Class I railroads, short lines, and MxV Rail. His work has produced more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports, with presentations delivered at major professional conferences including AREMA, TRB, the AAR Annual Review, and the Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference.