Project Leads
Zhaoxi Zhang, Ph.D.
Zhaoxi is a Faculty Fellow in the Center of Urban Science + Progress at the Tandon School of Engineering. Zhaoxi is an urban health strategist working at the intersection of the built environment, human health, and technology. She is passionate about applying interdisciplinary knowledge and data-driven strategies for healthier urban design. Driven by a desire to address the challenges of climate change, disease, and inequality, her goal is to unite collective efforts to create healthy living environments for all people. Email address: zhaoxi.zhang@nyu.edu
Tamir Mendel, Ph.D.
Tamir is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Technology of Management and Innovation, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, New York University. He studies human interaction with artificial intelligence (AI) and applies this knowledge to improve people’s online experience, safety, and productivity. He designs and explores human-AI collaboration in the context of digital health, personal finance, and online security. Email address: tamir.mendel@nyu.edu
Core Members
Vaidehi Raipat, Ph.D. Candidate
Vaidehi is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Human-Centered Technology, Innovation & Design, at CUSP NYU. Email address: vr2240@nyu.edu
Wen Yin, Ph.D. Candidate
Pursuing a PhD in Human-Centered Technology Innovation with a focus on Urban Science, Wen is captivated by the field’s potential to unravel complex social dynamics within cities, particularly concerning criminality and gun violence. His academic pursuit is enriched by his prior experience in the high-stakes world of finance, having contributed to the fixed income divisions at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. He is driven by the conviction that urban science not only enhances our understanding of urban environments but also offers actionable insights for making cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient. Email address: wy870@nyu.edu
Student Team
Jiayi Weng (Summer 2024 CUSP-GX 900X – Guided Studies)
Jiayi is currently a master’s student in Applied Urban Science & Informatics at CUSP NYU. Her research interest lies in the application of artificial intelligence in urban science using approaches such as machine learning and natural language processing, and studying the mutual influence between human behavior and urban governance. Email address: jw8608@nyu.edu
Feiyang Ren (Summer 2024 CUSP-GX 900X – Guided Studies)
Feiyang is currently a Master’s student at the Center for Urban Science and Progress at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, where she combines her passion for transportation with spatial analytics and artificial intelligence. Her personal experience as a road cyclist has informed her academic research into urban commuting patterns driving her commitment to developing safe and efficient urban systems. Email address: fr2303@nyu.edu
Junyi Li (Summer 2024 CUSP-GX 900X – Guided Studies)
Junyi is a master student under the Center of Urban Science + Progress at the Tandon School of Engineering. She is passionate about the challenges of climate risk, disease, and affordable housing. Email address: jl14864@nyu.edu