Dr Yue Huang
- Position: Associate Professor
- Areas of expertise: life cycle assessment; pavement design and recycling; road safety
- Email: Y.Huang1@leeds.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)113 343 2254
- Location: Room 1.02, Institute for Transport Studies (34-40 University Road)
Profile
Employment History
- 2018 to date, University of Leeds
- 2012-2018, Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University
- 2011-2012, Research Fellow, Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre, University of Nottingham
- 2007-2011, Research Engineer, Scott Wilson Ltd (now AECOM)
Professional Engagement
- CEng Reviewer, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), 2016 to date
- Academic Standard Panel, the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), 2017 to date
Research interests
Key Research Interest
Life cycle assessment
Pavement design, materials and recycling
Road safety
Research Grants Awarded:
- Royal Society, International Exchanges with NSFC, Quantifying Vehicle Non-exhaust Emissions for Development of Low Impact Pavement Wearing Course, Co-I, Duration: 24 months
- British Council, UK-China Joint Research and Innovation Partnership Fund, Electrical Output of Asphalt Concrete with Embedded Energy Harvester, Co-I, Duration: 12 months
- Royal Academy of Engineering - Newton Fund, The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Promoting the Safety of Vulnerable Road Users in Brazil, PI, Duration: 6 months
- Egyptian Cultural Centre & Educational Bureau, Quantifying the Environmental Impacts of Road Transport, Co-I, Duration: 2 years
- British Council, Researchers Link Travel Grant, Quantifying the Impact of Road Geometry, Traffic and Environmental Characteristics on Frequency and Severity of Pedestrian Accidents, Co-I, Duration: 3 months
- Royal Academy of Engineering - Newton Fund, Potential for Using the Park-and-Ride Systems for Reducing Congestion Problems in China’s Main Cities, PI, Duration: 6 months
Research Projects Participated:
- UKRI – NAPIC: National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre, 2024-2029
- Horizon 2020 - Innovation Actions, MOdify Drivers’ behaviour to Adapt for Lower EmissionS (MODALES), 2019-2022
- Horizon 2020 - Innovation Actions, Optimal Fuel Consumption with Predictive PowerTrain Control and Calibration for Intelligent Truck (optiTruck), 2018-2019
- Horizon 2020 - Marie Curie Actions - Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE), Partnership for Research in Geopolymer Concretes, 2016-2017
- European Commission Framework Programme 7, End of Life Strategies of Asphalt Pavements (ReRoad), 2011-2012
- European Commission Framework Programme 6, Economical and Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure for Surface Transport (EcoLanes), 2007-2009
Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PGCert)
- PhD, Life Cycle Assessment of Use of Recycled Materials in Asphalt Pavements, Newcastle University,
- MSc, Pavement Engineering, Chang'an University
- BEng, Civil Engineering, Chang'an University
Professional memberships
- Member of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Student education
Teaching
- Deterioration and Maintenance of Pavements,
- Highway Engineering
- Transport Integrated Project
- Supervision of Masters dissertations
Research groups and institutes
- Spatial Modelling and Dynamics
Current postgraduate researchers
<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>Projects
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<li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/1842-develop-a-hybrid-life-cycle-assessment-model-to-evaluate-transport-infrastructure-projects">Develop a hybrid life cycle assessment model to evaluate transport infrastructure projects</a></li>
<li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/1869-enhancing-road-safety-by-addressing-the-risky-behaviour-of-commercial-riders-of-powered-two-wheelers-in-developing-countries">Enhancing Road Safety by Addressing the Risky Behaviour of Commercial Riders of Powered Two-Wheelers in Developing Countries</a></li>
<li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/1337-life-cycle-assessment-of-new-energy-vehicles">Life Cycle Assessment of New Energy Vehicles</a></li>
<li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/1382-optimisation-of-reinforced-concrete-structures-for-sustainability-and-cost-efficiency-with-the-consideration-of-uncertainties">Optimisation of reinforced-concrete structures for sustainability and cost-efficiency with the consideration of uncertainties</a></li>