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Alan (Yu) Zhang, Ph.D.

Vice President, Senior Engineer and Analyst
Moffatt & Nichol
Costa Mesa, California, United States

Dr. Alan Zhang has more than fifteen years of professional experience in developing computer models to analyzing transportation, port, and intermodal facilities. In his role with Moffatt & Nichol, his major responsibilities include leading FlexTerm group, managing planning and simulation projects, developing computer simulation and spreadsheet models for container terminals and rail yards; performing data processing and analysis; and conducting port planning and design. Dr. Zhang has carried out operational and process analysis for many terminals such as Middle Harbor Terminal for the Port of Long Beach, APMT Terminal in Tangier, Tianjin Port Terminals in China, Khalifa Port in UAE, and various conventional and automated container terminals in North America and throughout the world. He is a registered professional civil engineer in California and a member of ASCE. Dr. Zhang holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University and a Ph.D. in Transportation Systems Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.

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