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     Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management



                        The Chinese University of Hong Kong



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Date: Friday, March 21, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm



Venue: ERB 513, The Chinese University of Hong Kong



Title: Mathematics and Economics for On-demand Mobility Services



Speaker: Professor Hai Yang, The Hong Kong University of Science and

Technology



Abstract: Application-based taxi and car service e-hailing systems

have transformed urban mobility by offering on-demand ride services

that are both timely and convenient. The integration of mathematics

and economics is essential for developing efficient, sustainable, and

customer-focused on-demand mobility solutions. This talk will explore

the latest advancements and research challenges in the field,

including demand forecasting, dynamic surge pricing, driver-passenger

matching, pricing strategies, ride-pooling optimization, and the

impact of ride-pooling on traffic congestion. Additionally, we will

discuss topics such as market competition, third-party platform

integration, and Pareto-efficient regulatory frameworks. By addressing

these key issues, the seminar aims to provide insights into creating

smarter and more sustainable urban mobility systems.





Bio: Prof. Hai Yang is a Chair Professor at The Hong Kong University

of Science and Technology and an active researcher in transportation

studies. His work has been published in top-tier international

journals such as Transportation Research, Transportation Science, and

Operations Research, establishing him as one of the most cited

scholars in the field. Prof. Yang has received numerous prestigious

awards, including the 2020 Frank M. Masters Transportation Engineering

Award and the 2021 Francis C. Turner Award from the American Society

of Civil Engineers, as well as the National Natural Science Award from

the State Council of the People's Republic of China in 2011. He was

also appointed as a Chang Jiang Chair Professor by the Ministry of

Education of China. Prof. Yang served as the Editor-in-Chief of

Transportation Research Part B: Methodological from 2013 to 2018, a

leading journal in transportation studies. Currently, he is a member

of the Distinguished Editorial Board for TR Part B, the Scientific

Council for TR Part C: Emerging Technologies, and an Advisory Editor

for Transportation Science.