Ms AN Ran

PhD Student

An Ran received her Bachelor's Degree (2023) in Economics from Hebei University of Technology and Master's Degree (2026) in Applied Economics from Beijing Jiaotong University. She is currently a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Yang Dong.

auroran.an@connect.polyu.hk
Transportation economics, International Maritime Shipping and Logistics

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Education and Academic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Economics, Hebei University of Technology
Master's Degree, Applied Economics, Beijing Jiaotong University

Research Outputs

Journal Publications

Jiao J, An R, Du D, et al. (2025). Non-linear and heterogeneous relationship between proximity to high-speed rail stations and land value in China: analysis using XGBoost-SHAP modelling. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice (SSCI/SCIE, JCR-Q1, CAS-Q1).
Jiao, J., An, R. (2026). High-speed rail: A catalytic agent for spatial and temporal transformations in China’s regional economic development. Springer Nature.
Jiao, J., Ma, W., An, R., & Wang, C. (2026). The mediating role of agglomeration economies in high-speed rail’s heterogeneous impact on firm location decisions. Transport Policy (SSCI/SCIE, JCR-Q1, CAS-Q2).

Working Paper

An R., Jiao J., Du F..et al. (2026) The spatial reach of urban healthcare centres: Multimodal accessibility, healthcare hierarchy and intercity patient mobility in China. Cities. (Submitted)
An R, Jiao J. Causal Identification of Firm Location around High-Speed Rail Stations: A Double Machine Learning Approach.