Machine learning models in urban transport applications: understanding and actuation

Abstract

First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Li Mo from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, for being my PhD supervisor in NTU and for his continuous support and guidance for my research projects. I would always appreciate his patience in guiding me through my PhD studies from brainstorming research topics to drafting papers, from rebuttal to presentation, from lab experiments to industrial collaborations, and from research to life, without which I would not make this thesis possible. I would also remember the times we partied at Prof. Li's house, with delicious food and fun activities. I am also grateful to my co-supervisor, Professor Cyril Leung, and my mentor, Dr. Wang Di, for being the members of my Thesis Advisory Committee and providing constructive feedback and insightful comments on my work via emails, talks and catch-ups. I would also like to thank my group mates in WANDS for their great support and encouragement. I would always remember the extensive discussion I had with Dr. Tong Panrong and Dr. Mo Xiaoyun on our collaborative work, the generous help from Dr. Cao Chu, Liu Kaiqi and Ji Sijie on every detail in research and in life. I would like to extend my thanks to my peers in Alibaba-NTU Talent Program for always being encouraging, positive and enthusiatic; and to the work mates in Alibaba for the valuable support and research facilities. Last but not least, I would like to thank my husband, Han Qiao, for being the greatest companion in my life, giving support for every decision I made and giving help for every struggle I had during my research and my life. I would like to thank my baby, Han Ziqian, for the happy time I had with him. I would also like to thank my parents, family, peers and friends for their love, support and encouragement. v Contents Statement of Originality i Supervisor Declaration Statement ii