Angela Yao
Professor · Franklin College of Arts and Sciences · University of Georgia
Quick answer: Angela Yao is Professor at University of Georgia. Angela Yao shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Dr. Yao is always happy to recruit promising graduate students interested in developing and/or applying geospatial analytical techniques to study urban and human dynamics, particularly those related to public health.
Research interests
Geospatial data science: GIS, spatial statistics, machine learning, network analysis, Geovisaulization; Subject areas of focus: Urban Transportation, Public Health
Selected publications (since 2023)
Tahmasbi, B., F. Roozkhosh, X.A. Yao. (2024). Encounter Network and its application to study epidemic spreading. Transportation Research Record. (Accepted).
Tian, Y., Yao, X.A.*, Madden, M. Grundstein, A. (2023). Synergic effects of meteorological factors on urban form-outdoor exercise relationship: A study with crowdsourced data. Journal of Geographical System. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10109-023-00424-x.
Yao, X.A*., A. Crooks, B Jiang., J. Krisp, X. Liu, H. Huang. (2023). An Overview of Urban Analytical Approaches to Combating the Covid-19 Pandemic. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science. (In press). https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083231174748.
Yang, H., X. Yao*, R. Liu, C. Whalen. (2023). Developing a place-time-specific transmissibility index to measure and examine t
Frequently asked questions
Is Angela Yao hiring PhD students at University of Georgia?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Angela Yao's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr. Yao is always happy to recruit promising graduate students interested in developing and/or applying geospatial analytical techniques to study urban and human dynamics, particularly those related t.
What does Angela Yao research?
Geospatial data science: GIS, spatial statistics, machine learning, network analysis, Geovisaulization; Subject areas of focus: Urban Transportation, Public Health
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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