Jai Malik, Ph.D.

Jai Malik

Position Title
Postdoctoral Researcher

Bio

About me:

I was born and raised in Delhi, where I completed my bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, and later worked on transport policy at a think tank for three years. I moved to UC Davis in 2017 to pursue graduate studies in transportation. The past four years have been very intellectually satisfying and I have also enjoyed the slower-paced life in Davis—a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of New Delhi! My time at UC Davis has given me an opportunity to experience a different lifestyle and diverse travel options, which was inspirational to my research. Outside of my work, I find joy in morning running and swimming sessions. In the evenings, I like to stroll through the arboretum, downtown Davis, or the beautiful UC Davis campus. 

My research interests:

My PhD research has concentrated on changing mobility in the U.S. and other countries in response to emerging transportation technologies. In the last year, I have also focused on the change in the transportation sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My dissertation encompasses cities in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, India, China and Germany. During my time at UC Davis, I also had the fantastic opportunity to work with international organizations like the World Bank and the International Transport Forum, where I was able to apply my knowledge and skills to better understand the changing mobility in South East Asian countries.