Machine Learning for Data-driven Multi-agent Transportation Simulation Models

Description

The project aims at developing machine learning techniques for the inference of multi-agent transportation simulation models. The envisioned approach is to infer explainable models of transportation simulation of a specific agglomeration from relevant heterogeneous data sources (e.g., transportation networks, origin-destination survey, measured traffic). A particular emphasis of the project will be on the inference of models with good generalization capabilities, which can be used to evaluate the effect of changes in the conditions and configurations of the transportation network to test anticipated and/or hypothetical situations. More specifically, these data-driven simulation models will be used to evaluate the effect of different measures and policies on user behaviour change, the level of transfer between different transport modalities, and, more generally speaking, the development of sustainable mobility and the environmental impacts.

Research Field

- Machine Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- Data Science
- Transportation Engineering
- Multi-agent Simulation
- Sustainable Mobility

Research Supervisor

Christian Gagné

Research Environment

Institute Intelligence and Data (IID) of Université Laval

The IID is dedicated to federating and supporting expertise and innovation in artificial intelligence and data valorization in the greater Quebec City area, placing itself at the heart of a global centre of excellence of international calibre in these fields and related research areas.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Computer Science

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$24000 per year for 4 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $70,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$24000 per year for 4 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $70,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Doctorate in Merchanical Engineering

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$24000 per year for 4 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $70,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Computer Software
- Civil and Water Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Artificial intelligence

Requirements and Conditions

- The candidates for this project should demonstrate a willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary project, with a thorough knowledge of machine learning and a strong interest in its use in a transportation analysis and simulation context.

Required Documentation

- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Transmit the scientific publications or other productions demonstrating research experience.

Find Out More

Christian Gagné
Professeur
Département de génie électrique et de génie informatique
christian.gagne@gel.ulaval.ca