Hang Ren
Areas of Expertise
Disaster Resilient Built Environment, Decision-Making, Human-Centered Analysis, Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing.Education
Ph.D., Environmental Design and Planning, Virginia Tech
M.S., Civil Engineering, Clemson University
B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University
Dr. Hang Ren received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech in 2025. His research focuses on improving community resilience through human-centered and AI-driven decision-making frameworks. With interdisciplinary expertise in civil engineering, Data Science, and Social Science, Dr. Ren aims to improve collaboration and engagement among diverse stakeholders and develop resilience strategies that align with community needs and priorities. He is passionate about advancing inclusive and adaptive solutions for disaster-resilient communities, ultimately helping communities better prepare for and cope with evolving disaster risks.