Jinhua Zhao

Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

My Research

Urban Mobility: I integrate behavior science and computation to shape behavior, design urban system, and reform urban policies.

AI, People and Cities: I also explore how artificial intelligence and robotics unlocks new opportunities for cities, jobs and education, developing real-world solutions for people and institution.

My Labs

JTL Urban Mobility Lab

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JTL fuses behavioral science with technology to revolutionize travel. From shaping travel habits to designing smarter, greener mobility systems, we tackle everything from car ownership to autonomous vehicles — building the future of urban transportation.

Transit Lab

Transit Lab pioneers innovative public transit research, partnering with major agencies worldwide to solve real-world challenges, pushing boundaries and shaping the future of transit across the globe for over 45 years.

Mens, Manus, Machina

M3S explores how AI and robotics can enhance human skills. It creates real-world solutions for cities, better jobs, and lifelong learning, ensuring innovation serves people, industries, and society as a whole.