Projects per year
Personal profile
About
Education/Academic qualification
Aviation and Aerospace Management: Aviation Technology, M.S., Purdue University - Main Campus
Technology, Ph.D., Purdue University - Main Campus
External positions
Associate Editor, University Aviation Association (UAA)
Dec 1 2024 → …
Disciplines
- Aviation Safety and Security
- Management and Operations
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry
Yang, C. (CoPI)
6/30/25 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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First Responder UAS Training
Yang, C. (PI), Wallace, R. J. (CoPI), Winter, S. R. (CoI), Rice, S. (CoI), McCormick, M. J. (CoI) & Robbins, J. (CoI)
2/3/25 → 8/30/27
Project: Research project
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Integrate and Analyze of sUAS Survey, Registration and Airspace Data for Enhanced Risk Assessment and Forecasting
Wallace, R. J. (PI) & Yang, C. (CoI)
10/22/24 → 10/22/26
Project: Research project
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FY26 Faculty CAT-A Proposal: Accelerating AI Adoption in Aviation Safety: A Benchmark Dataset for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection Using Diffusion Models
Yang, C. (PI), Wallace, R. J. (CoPI) & Liu, Y. (CoPI)
7/1/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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An innovative Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) framework to Improve Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Detection and Classification at U.S. Airports
Yang, C. (PI), Wallace, R. J. (CoPI) & Truong, D. (CoPI)
1/1/25 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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A Decision-Support Framework for Airport Stormwater Mitigation Using Drone-Based LiDAR and GIS Analytics
Park, J., Deal, J., Vahos, I. & Yang, C., 2026, 2026 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, SIEDS 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2026 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, SIEDS 2026).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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A fuzzy, expert-weighted multi-criteria evaluation of optical datasets for machine learning-based drone detection at airports
Samu, J., Yang, C., Huang, C. & Wallace, R., Sep 25 2026, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 327, 132795.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Airport Ground-Based Aerial Object Surveillance Technologies for Enhanced Safety: A Systematic Review
Samu, J. & Yang, C., Jan 2026, In: Drones. 10, 1, 22.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion System for Detecting sUAS, Wildlife, and Aircraft near Airports
Samu, J., Yang, C. & Morell, D. C., 2026, 2026 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, SIEDS 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2026 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, SIEDS 2026).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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CARRIE UGV: A Human-Centered Terminal UGV for Carry-on Transport and Wayfinding Support
Nambiar, A., Chung, C. Y., Yang, C. & Lee, G., 2026, 2026 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, SIEDS 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2026 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, SIEDS 2026).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Activities
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Collegiate Aviation Review International (Journal)
Yang, C. (Editor)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) “New and Emerging Aviation Technologies” (NEAT) series
Yang, C. (Speaker)
Aug 29 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Airport Cooperative Research Program Project Panel Member
Yang, C. (Member)
Nov 2024 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
Grants and Awards
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Transportation Research Board Airport Cooperative Research Program GRA Research Award
Yang, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition First Place Award
Yang, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition First Place Award
Yang, C. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2024 Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Research I Award
Yang, C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2023 Advisor to Third Place, University Aviation Association Student Research Poster Contest Graduate Category
Yang, C. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)