About Me

I am an incoming Geography PhD student at the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University, under the guidance of Dr. Darren Scott. I obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) in 2024 with a major in Economics for Management Studies, two minors in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Applied Statistics, and a certificate in Computational Social Science. As a research assistant in the Suburban Mobilities Cluster under the supervision of Dr. Steven Farber in the Human Geography Department at UTSC, I am also currently exploring ways to understand and improve transportation accessibility and efficiency in suburban areas, with a particular emphasis on Scarborough, Ontario.

My interests in spatial analysis and econometrics have inspired me to delve into examining the spatial patterns of social issues, with a particular focus on using GIS and statistical tools to visualize and analyze these patterns. With my extensive experience in R programming and proficiency in a variety of GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, I am well-equipped to tackle complex spatial and social problems from a quantitative approach.

Moreover, as a passionate transit enthusiast, I find myself constantly drawn to the topic of public transit and transportation. I enjoy riding buses and trains, and this interest has motivated me to explore ways of enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of public transit. I am eager to utilize my interdisciplinary background to further investigate public transit and transportation issues through data-driven methods, with the aim of finding solutions to improve their functionality and identify service gaps to better serve the vulnerable population in society.

Areas of Interest

  • Spatial Analysis

  • Econometrics

  • Transportation Equity

  • Public Transit & Micromobility

  • Cartography & Data Visualization

Get in Touch

zehui.yin@mail.utoronto.ca

zehuiyin@gmail.com

1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4