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The N.E.T. Summer Camp establishes a platform for academic and scientific exchange, and gives participants a taste of Ph.D. research studies. During the summer camp, students will have opportunities to meet with professors in different research areas, receive professional guidance from experienced research mentors, interact with current N.E.T. program students, prepare graduate school application materials, and practice presentation skills for a general audience.

Who are eligible?

The Summer Camp welcomes Master’s program students who want to pursue Ph.D. training in China, including current master’s program students and those who have already obtained master’s degree. Priority will be given to students planning to apply for Ph.D. programs for September 2025. Applicants should have strong academic records with courses in physics, transportation planning and management, data science, neuroscience, statistics, or related disciplines.

Date: August 29-30, 2024
Venue: NYU Shanghai
Language: Chinese/English

*Participants are highly encouraged to attend the Summer Camp in Shanghai. Online option might be open for those who cannot attend in person.

How to apply?

Applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to shanghai.research.partnerships@nyu.edu using the subject line format: “NET Summer Camp 2024_Student Name (last, first)”.

• Application Form (Must select one faculty advisor for interaction during the summer camp. The list of advisors can be found below.) 
• Resume + Personal Statement; or CV (applicants can briefly mention projects in CV, in that case personal statement is not needed)
• Transcript (for bachelor’s degree + master’s degree program)
• a Research Proposal (new study based on a critical review of selected papers, existing research in current lab research, or follow-up studies of finished or ongoing own projects)
• an Abstract of Current Research (published, or close to finished projects, or ongoing projects with expected outcomes)
• Optional – paper (published, under review or in preparation; please provide no more than 3 papers)

Application deadline: July 31, 2024

Application materials will be accepted in English or Chinese. 

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From June 26 to 29, 2024, the World Transport Convention (WTC) was grandly held in Qingdao, Shandong. This convention attracted experts, scholars, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and future trends in transportation technology. Since its inception in 2017, WTC has become an influential international academic conference and exhibition platform in the field of transportation.

At this year’s conference, Dr. Zhibin Chen and Ruinan Wang from the laboratory presented the latest research findings of their team. Ruinan Wang delivered two significant reports, namely “Mining and Optimization of Electric Vehicle Charging Queue Time: A Case Study of Shanghai” and “Study on Charging Behavior Characteristics of Electric Vehicles in Different Usage Scenarios.” In the first report, “Mining and Optimization of Electric Vehicle Charging Queue Time: A Case Study of Shanghai,” Ruinan Wang deeply analyzed the issue of electric vehicle charging queues in Shanghai and proposed an optimization strategy based on mobile charging vehicles, providing valuable recommendations for improving urban electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In the second report, “Study on Charging Behavior Characteristics of Electric Vehicles in Different Usage Scenarios,” the research explored the differences in electric vehicle charging behaviors under various usage scenarios. These findings offer scientific insights for the planning and management of electric vehicle charging networks.

This conference was not only an academic feast but also a vital platform for industry exchange. By showcasing and discussing cutting-edge technology, WTC injected new momentum into the development of the global transportation industry.