Research Expertise

Optimization and Mathematical Modeling with Applications in: Transportation Networks, Smart and Shared Mobility, Freight and Logistics, Public Transportation System Planning and Operation, Airport Planning and Operations, Transportation Sustainability, and Transportation Economics.

Funded Projects

Florida Index for Transportation: A System of Systems Approach to Understanding the Changing Nature of Transportation

PI: J. Choi , Co-PI: Y. Sun. 07/2019 - 01/2021. $150,000.

Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation


Enhancing Transportation Accessibility for Aging Population through Mobile Computing and Service Optimization

PI: Y. Sun , Co-PI: J. Yang. 06/2019 - 06/2020. $15,500.

Sponsor: Institute for Successful Longevity, Florida State University


FYAP: An Incentive Mechanism to Enable Flexible Peer-to-Peer Ridesharing

PI: Y. Sun , 05/2019 - 08/2019. $20,000.

Sponsor: Council on Research and Creativity, Office of Research, Florida State University


Developing Peer-to-Peer Dynamic Ridesharing Programs for Disadvantaged Citizens

PI: Y. Sun , 9/2017 - 08/2018. $167,528.

Sponsor: Urban Mobility and Equity Center, Morgan State University


Coordinated Airport Facility Development under Uncertainty

PI: Y. Sun , 07/2015 - 07/2016. $10,000.

Sponsor: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration through the Airport Cooperative Research Program


Integrated, Personalized, Real-Time Traveler Information and Incentive Technology for Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Multimodal Transportation Systems

Co-PI: Y. Sun, PI: Lei Zhang, 11/2015 - present. $ 4,500,000

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy through ARPA-E Program


Evasive Flow Capturing Problem: Optimal Allocation of Weigh-in-Motion Stations, Tollbooths, and Security Checkpoints

Y. Sun (Investigator), PI: Paul Schonfeld, 06/2015 - 11/2015. $ 220,000.

Sponsor: National Science Foundation


Methods for Improving the Reliability of Transportation Systems

Y. Sun (Investigator), PI: Paul Schonfeld, 01/2016 - 03/2016. $ 120,000.

Sponsor: National Transportation Center, University of Maryland


Efficiency and Reliability in Freight Transportation Systems

Y. Sun (Investigator), PI: Paul Schonfeld, 10/2014 - 12/2015. $ 80,000.

Sponsor: National Transportation Center, University of Maryland


Phased Development of Transportation Projects

Y. Sun (Investigator), PI: Paul Schonfeld, 08/2013 - 09/2014. $ 93,752.

Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic University Transportation Center


Algorithms for Managing Ridesharing Services

Y. Sun (Investigator), PI: Elise Miller-Hooks, 02/2013 - 06/2013. $ 140,000.

Sponsor: Maryland Industrial Partnerships and IT Curves