Former Graduate Student
Yue is a former Ph.D. student in the Transportation and Infrastructure Systems program at the Lyles School of Civil Engineering from Davidson, North Carolina. The first person in his family to finish high school, he received his bachelor's degrees in economics and international studies from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a minor in computer science. After serving in the US Peace Corps and working for the World Food Programme in Tanzania, Yue received his M.S. in Applied Economics with a concentration in trade and development from Oregon State University, where his research focused on the equity implications of road user fees. His dissertation examines the role light rail transit plays in urban housing markets. His research interests include transportation and economic development, transportation economics, pedestrian safety, and public health.
Yue is fluent in three languages, including Mandarin, English, and Swahili. He is a diehard North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) fan and enjoys watching college football and basketball. In his free time, he likes traveling, hiking, and swimming.
Current Projects:
- Economic Resilience and Recovery in the U.S. Great Lakes Region
Completed Projects:
Economic Development Impacts of Transportation Strategies Part 3: Economic Development Impact of Preservation Projects (directly to report)
Incorporating Economic Resilience into INDOT's Transportation Decision-Making
Selected Publications: