Background
Congcong Miao is an assistant professor specializing in spatial data science and GeoAI. Her research focuses on integrating geographic knowledge and spatial reasoning into artificial intelligence to better understand human mobility and interactions with urban environments. She develops computational methods that capture spatiotemporal dynamics, incorporate human perceptions, and improve model transparency through explainable AI. Her work primarily centers on transportation systems, with broader applications in urban planning, public health, and data-driven policy.
Publications
- Frazier, C., Miao, C., Shalin, S., Jensen, H., & Frazier, E. (2026). JAAD International, 24, 70-72.
- Miao, C., He, S., Li, Y., & Zhang, C. (2025). . Proceedings of the 33rd ACM International Conference on Advances in Geographic Information Systems, SIGSPATIAL ’25, 1114–1117.
- Miao, C., Chen, X., & Zhang, C. (2025). . Journal of Transport Geography, 128, 104363.
- Lyu, W., Chen, X., Miao, C., Lin, Q., Xiang, X., Zhang, G., & Xu, R. (2025). Discover Public Health, 22(1), 318.
- Miao, C., Chen, X., & Zhang, C. (2024). . Journal of Transport Geography, 119, 103958.
Education
- PhD, University of Connecticut
- MS, China University of Mining and Technology
- BS, China University of Mining and Technology
Research Interests
- GeoAI
- Spatial data science
- Spatial statistics
- Human mobility, spatial accessibility
- Urban transportation, public health
Teaching Interests
- Urban analytics
- Geospatial programming
- GIS and spatial analysis
- Spatial data science
- Geospatial artificial intelligence