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Zhensong Wei is a rising researcher at the forefront of intelligent transportation systems, with a focus on harnessing connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) to reshape urban and highway mobility. His work bridges the gap between vehicle automation and tangible traffic flow improvements, addressing a critical challenge: that technological connectivity does not automatically yield safer or more sustainable networks. In his notable study on the JRC AUTOTRAC 2020 robotic competition, Wei explored how competitive, real-world scenarios can drive innovation in future transport system design, demonstrating that CAV technologies must be deliberately engineered for efficiency. Though early in his career, his contributions are already recognized for their practical implications, with his most-cited paper garnering 3 citations and laying groundwork for a new generation of traffic management strategies. Wei’s research is particularly compelling for students and engineers seeking to understand how automation can be translated from prototype to policy, emphasizing that the true potential of CAVs lies not in the vehicles themselves, but in the systems they enable. His work signals a promising trajectory toward smarter, more responsive transport networks.