College of Computing - Distinguished Seminar by Prof. R. John HANSMAN: Analysis of Operational Data to Improve the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Air Transportation

24 March 2025 (Monday)

The College of Computing (CC) successfully hosted the 4th CC Distinguished Seminar on 24 March 2025. The seminar was delivered by Prof. R. John HANSMAN, the T. Wilson Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), on the topic: “Analysis of Operational Data to Improve the Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Air Transportation.” The seminar drew a large audience of students and faculty eager to explore data analytics in air transportation.

Prof. HANSMAN presented a comprehensive overview of analytical approaches used in recent projects, showcasing how data analytics evaluate flight operational data. He discussed various initiatives aimed at identifying and mitigating safety risks, as well as uncovering opportunities to enhance the safety and efficiency of flight operations. These insights offered valuable perspectives to both students and faculty.

_{^{(From left) Prof. MA Jiawei, Assistant Professor of Department of Computer Science; Prof. XIE Min, Chair Professor of Department of Systems Engineering; Prof. LI Lishuai, our Seminar Host, Director of Flagship Programme of College of Computing; Prof. ZHANG Xin, Chair Professor of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Prof. HANSMAN R. John, our Speaker, the T. Wilson Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prof. WANG Jianping, Dean of College of Computing; Prof. ZHANG Zijun, Head of Department of Data Science; Prof. ZHOU Qing, Professor of School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University; Prof. QIAO Xiao, Assistant Professor of Data Science; Prof. FAN Fenglei, Assistant Professor of Data Science; Prof. HO Chin Pang, Assistant Professor of Data Science; Prof. LUO Lorry Rui, Assistant Professor of Department of Systems Engineering.}}

The seminar exemplified the College’s mission to cultivate a diverse community of international learners. It inspired students and faculty to apply advanced data analytics to address real-world challenges and drive impactful change across multiple industries and sectors.