Symmetry/Asymmetry in Intelligent Transportation System
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 289
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Interests: traffic signal control; public transit; CAVs; EVs; traffic demand management; machine learning applications in smart mobility; traffic state estimation and prediction; traffic flow theory; transportation network optimization; dynamic traffic assignment
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Interests: transportation infrastructure resilience; infrastructure risk management; sustainable transportation materials; intelligent transportation systems
Interests: emergency management; intelligent transportation systems; brain-inspired computing; system optimisation; energy efficiency and energy conservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on exploring the role of symmetry and asymmetry theories in advancing intelligent transportation systems (ITSs). ITSs integrate mathematics, computer science, control theory, artificial intelligence, sensors, and IoT technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across multimodal transportation networks. However, real-world ITS applications still face challenges such as system complexity, data uncertainty, and the need for symmetry breaking in modeling and optimization. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue ‘Symmetry/Asymmetry in Intelligent Transportation System’. This Special Issue aims to explore the role of symmetry and asymmetry theories in advancing ITS research and applications. By highlighting theoretical developments, data-driven methods, and engineering applications, this Issue seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the perception, prediction, and control of transportation systems. The topic aligns closely with the journal’s scope by emphasizing the interplay between mathematical principles and engineering innovations for building resilient, adaptive, and intelligent transportation infrastructures.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Symmetry and asymmetry in modeling and optimization of transportation systems.
- Big data analytics and AI-enhanced traffic management.
- Connected and autonomous vehicles.
- Multimodal transport modeling and control.
- Digital twin-based system optimization.
- Applications of mathematical symmetry theory in ITS design and operation.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Yuyan Annie Pan
Dr. Bingyan Cui
Dr. Huibo Bi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent transportation systems (ITSs)
- symmetry and asymmetry
- artificial intelligence and big data
- connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
- transportation network modeling
- symmetry breaking in optimization
- digital twin
- infrastructure resilience
- traffic flow prediction and control
- multimodal transportation systems
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