Thank you to Waymo and ‘Max’ Chiyu Jiang for the Waymo ONE invitation code. The Urban Information Lab at The University of Texas at Austin had a fantastic experience with the Waymo Robo Taxi in Austin during its testing period on January 14, 2025. We took two test rides within… read more
UIL at The TRB Conference 2025
UIL members Seungjun Choi, Huihai Wang, Yiming Xu, and Tianyi Wang attended the 2025 TRB Conference and presented their latest research in the transportation field to other participants.
UIL At UT Robotics Parade
UIL Attended NSF Research Traineeship Annual Meeting 2024
Who owns Electric Vehicles (EVs)? The relationship between EV adoption and socio-demographic characteristics across different price segments and brands in the Texas triangle
Abstract: This study explores disparities in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption across different socio-economic groups and geographic areas in Texas, focusing on the Texas Triangle (Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth). Using EV registration data and hierarchical clustering, the research identified distinct adoption patterns. Tesla emerged as the dominant brand,… read more
AI-FEED: Prototyping an AI-Powered Platform for the Food Charity Ecosystem
Abstract: This paper introduces AI-FEED, a web-based platform (ai-feed.ai) designed to tackle food and nutrition insecurity within the food charity ecosystem. Using AI and blockchain technology, AI-FEED improves access to nutritious food and optimizes resource allocation, aiming to reduce food waste and enhance community health. It was developed through stakeholder… read more
PhD positions starting in Fall 2025 are open
PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence and Urban Science (Fall 2025) The Urban Information Lab at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking two motivated students to pursue a PhD in Community and Regional Planning with a focus in Artificial Intelligence and Urban Science starting in Fall 2025. The successful… read more
Samikshya Gyanwali
Samikshya Gyanwali Masters in Community & Regional Planning; Urban Information Lab The University of Texas at Austin Email: samikshya.gyanwali@utexas.edu I am a master’s student in Community and Regional Planning at the University of Texas at Austin with a background in Architecture, Social Work, and Rural Development. My interdisciplinary education enables… read more
The latest EV research by UIL has been published in PLOS ONE
This research examines disparities in access to public electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) in Austin, Texas, highlighting transportation equity concerns. Using threshold equity toolkits and regression analysis, the study explores how race and income impact public charger access. The findings show that most EVCSs are located in areas where the… read more
Toward an equitable transportation electrification plan: Measuring public electric vehicle charging station access disparities in Austin, Texas
Abstract: This research examines disparities in access to public electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) in Austin, Texas, highlighting transportation equity concerns. Using threshold equity toolkits and regression analysis, the study explores how race and income impact public charger access. The findings show that most EVCSs are located in areas where… read more
