Jiacheng Yu

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Total Citations

512

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About

Dr. Jiacheng Yu is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainable urban infrastructure, with a primary focus on smart waste management and circular economy systems. His seminal review, "Artificial intelligence for waste management in smart cities: a review" (2023), has garnered over 500 citations, establishing a foundational framework for integrating machine learning, computer vision, and IoT sensors into waste-to-energy processes, recycling logistics, and real-time waste sorting. Dr. Yu’s work systematically demonstrates how AI can optimize collection routes, predict waste generation patterns, and enhance material recovery rates, directly addressing critical pollution and resource efficiency challenges in rapidly urbanizing environments. Beyond this landmark paper, his research portfolio spans intelligent sensor networks, data-driven environmental policy, and the techno-economic assessment of smart city waste ecosystems. Recognized for bridging computational methods with environmental engineering, Dr. Yu’s contributions are shaping next-generation municipal waste management strategies, offering scalable, data-informed solutions for reducing landfill dependency and advancing urban sustainability.