Hualiang (Harry) Teng
Biography
UNLV College of Engineering professor Harry Teng serves as commissioner of the Nevada High Speed Rail Authority (NVHSRA), a state-level agency tasked with facilitating the construction of a high-speed rail system connecting Southern Nevada to Southern California. Through this position, he has advised the ongoing Brightline West project that will serve the two states.
Teng's research interests include railroad engineering, infrastructure sustainability, intelligent transportation systems, highway safety, and air quality.
He works to partner with professional organizations, community leaders, and public and private agencies to improve transportation systems and create safety solutions. He has helmed more than 40 funded projects that have contributed to federal, state, local, and private organizations.
Teng also serves as director of the U.S. DOT Railroad University Transportation Center, which focuses on improving infrastructure sustainability and durability.
Education
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Purdue University
- M.S., Civil Engineering, West Virginia University
- M.S., Transportation Management and Engineering, Northern Jiaotong University
- B.S., Transportation Management and Engineering, Northern Jiaotong University
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The Bright Side of Brightline and the Nation's First High-Speed Rail Line
UNLV railroad engineering expert Harry Teng gives an inside look on what it took to get Nevada’s high-speed rail project on track.
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