Sean Qian

Sean Qian is a prominent academic and entrepreneur, currently serving as a Co-Founder at Koretex.AI, a company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. He holds the title of H. John Heinz III Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he is also jointly appointed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.

Academic Background and Research

Sean Qian completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of California, Davis, in 2011, following a Master’s in Statistics from Stanford University in 2012. His undergraduate studies were at Tsinghua University, where he earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering.12

His research primarily focuses on:

• Dynamic network modeling
• Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
• Infrastructure resilience
• Applications of AI/ML in infrastructure management

He directs the Mobility Data Analytics Center (MAC) at CMU, which aims to improve transportation systems through advanced data analytics and modeling techniques.12

Contributions and Innovations

Qian has been instrumental in founding TraffiQure Technologies, a CMU spinoff that specializes in commercializing AI/ML technologies for infrastructure and mobility services. His work has garnered support from various public agencies and private firms, including NSF, U.S. DOE, and IBM.13 He has also received notable accolades such as the NSF CAREER award in 2018 and the Greenshields Prize from the Transportation Research Board in 2017.1

Professional Engagement

In addition to his research and teaching roles, Qian is actively involved in editorial activities for several academic journals related to transportation research. His contributions extend to collaborative projects that aim to address challenges in urban mobility and infrastructure sustainability.12

For more details about his professional background, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username seanqian.4