About me

Last updated: May 2026.

Hi, I am Tianyi Li, an Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering at Saint Louis University.

I develop AI-powered traffic systems, with a focus on transportation cyber-physical systems, connected and automated vehicles, and traffic flow modeling and control. My research combines traffic flow theory, control, and artificial intelligence to improve the safety, efficiency, stability, and trustworthiness of future mobility systems.

Before joining SLU, I received my Ph.D from the University of Minnesota, advised by Prof. Raphael Stern. I also hold an M.S. from the University of Washington, advised by Prof. Yinhai Wang, and a B.S. from Iowa State University.

You can reach me at tianyili[dot]ai[at]gmail[dot]com.