Hello there!
Hello there!
About Myself
My name is Sen Wang.
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University.
As an aviation geographer, I am interested in the spatial dynamics of air transportation systems, human mobility, and travel behavior.
My research aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications in the aviation industry, contributing to a safer, smarter, and sustainable air transportation system.
I am a certified Part 107 remote pilot and enjoy aerial photography in my free time.
Prospective Students
Funded PhD student positions will be available starting in August 2026. Students interested in conducting research in aviation geography, transportation economics, or spatial data science are encouraged to contact me directly to discuss potential opportunities.
For information on admission requirements, please refer to the official Graduate Admissions page for the PhD program in Geography at The Ohio State University: Link
Contact Information
Address: 1105 Derby Hall, 154 N Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
Email: wang.18872@osu.edu
Recent Updates
October:
Our latest study regarding flight on-time performance has been published in the Journal of the Air Transport Research Society (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jatrs.2025.100090).
Our latest study on airport non-aeronautical revenues has been published in the Journal of Transport Geography (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104452).
September:
Three collaborative studies (1. the influence of currency on U.S.-Australia travel demand, 2. emerging data for air travel demand forecasting and 3. AAM vertiport planning) were accepted for presentation at the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting.
Our research, “How AI-Integrated Online Learning Platforms Influence Student Engagement and Learning Experiences,” has been published in Collegiate Aviation Review International.
July:
Dr. Wang was selected as the Principal Investigator for the ACRP research synthesis project (ACRP 11-03/Topic S07-06: Application of Large Language Models in Enhancing Airport Passenger Experience).
June:
Dr. Wang attended the 28th ATRS World Conference and presented two collaborative studies in the session of Airport Economics & UAM.
Our latest study on the dehubbing impact led by a major airline on the operations of a regional airport has been published in the Case Studies on Transport Policy (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101497).