Yunping Liang
Assistant Professor Durham School Arch Engr & Const University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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KH A405E
Lincoln NE 68588-0684 - Phone
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(402) 472-3742
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yliang17@unl.edu
Experience
- Assistant Professor, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA
- Analyst Intern, Ernst & Young China Ltd., Shanghai, CHINA
Research Opportunities (Graduate/Undergraduate)
• GRA - Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Areas of Research and Professional Interest
- Infrastructure Development with focus on Sustainability & Resilience
- Decision-Making for Infrastructure
- Construction Analytics
- Construction Management and Economics
- Project Finance and Delivery System
Research Profiles:
Courses Taught
- CNST112 Construction Communications
- CNST420/820 Professional Practice & Ethics
About Yunping Liang
Dr. Yunping Liang is Assistant Professor in Construction and Infrastructure System Engineering at UNL. Liang’s research interests are at the intersections of Civil Engineering, Operations Research, and Public Policy. Currently, Liang’s research strives to enhance infrastructure development by improving accountability and effectiveness, promoting equal opportunities in project development, and maximizing resources on sustainable facilities.
Honors and Awards
- Young Professionals in Infrastructure Annual Fellow, July 2021
- Global Graduate Research Award Outstanding Contribution, International Project Management Association, May 2021
Funding
Exploring pathways to introduce innovative finance as a procurement option of NDOT, Nebraska DOT
Analyzing the accessibility to safe and connected biking infrastructure facilities: an equity perspective, U.S. DOT through MATC
Enhancing the (re)investment decision-making of infrastructure systems to achieve better climate resilience, National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), CANADA
Education
Academic Degrees
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, minor in Infrastructure Policy and Finance, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021
- M.S., Operations Research, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020
- B.Eng., Civil Engineering, specialization in Bridge Engineering, Tongji University, 2017
Certifications
- Ph.D.
Ph.D. Openings
Dr. Yunping Liang is accepting applications from prospective Ph.D. students and visiting scholars in the board interdisciplinary area of sustainable infrastructure development. Enrolled students will work with Dr. Liang on topics such as (1) public-private partnerships for rural broadband development; (2) public opposition risks for mega infrastructure projects; (3) economic and financial analysis for rural distributed energy production system; and (4) equitable infrastructure development facilitating active mobility.
Minimum qualifications (besides UNL requirements)
- B.S. degree in one of the related majors. M.S. is normally required for Ph.D. applicants.
- Knowledge/ background in research-related areas.
- Skill sets in advanced quantitative research methods (e.g., statistics, machine learning, simulation, optimization) or qualitative research methods (e.g., social science). Applicants without required research skills are expected to pass designated courses from corresponding departments (e.g., Introduction to Deep Learning from School of Computing) within the first two years of enrollment.
- Full English proficiency, if international applicants (TOFEL>=100, or IELTS>=7).
- Strong professional ethics (e.g., punctual, reliable, collaborative, productive, dedicated)
How to apply
Email yliang17@unl.edu with the subject “Type of position + Full name”. The email should contain:
- A full academic CV, including TOFEL and GRE scores.
- All post-secondary, (un)official transcript(s).
- Statement of intents (no more than 2 pages).
- A writing sample (e.g., academic paper, report, thesis, individual course project report).
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please do not send reminders. A virtual interview and reference checks are expected.