Address

Social Science Centre 2333, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7

Contact Information

Email: pzhan242@uwo.ca

Peiqi Zhan

Peiqi Zhang is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL), Department of Geography and Environment, Western University. He received his PhD in Geographical Sciences from the University of Maryland in August 2025. His research focuses on modelling and interpreting human travel behaviour using advanced computational and geospatial methods. His Ph.D. work focused on computational methods, including distributed computing and unsupervised deep learning for analyzing large-scale, passively collected human mobility data. During his time at HEAL, Peiqi will examines key linkages along the accessibility-exposure-health benefit pathway among adolescents.

Education

  1. 2018

    Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science

    Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  2. 2020

    Master of Engineering in Surveying and Mapping Engineering

    Wuhan University, China
  3. 2025

    Ph.D. in Geographical Sciences

    University of Maryland

Awards

  • 2025
    Western Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
  • 2025
    Distinguished Performance as a Graduate Research Assistant
    Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland
  • 2024
    Excellence in Graduate Research Award, Third Place
    Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland
  • 2020
    The Graduate School’s Dean’s Fellowship
    University of Maryland