Non-profit research institute
Gil Academy
Advancing research, education, and technology in science, engineering, and the social sciences, including real-world systems such as public transit.
Advancing research, education, and technology in science, engineering, and the social sciences, including real-world systems such as public transit.
Gil Academy generates knowledge to support innovation, inform decision-making, and create positive social impact through thoughtful research and applied learning.
Applied research that helps organizations understand complex systems and make better decisions.
Outreach programs that connect technology, science, and community needs through hands-on learning and real-world engagement.
Research and innovation support for turning promising ideas into practical models, prototypes, and intellectual property.
Our transit research focuses on improving reliability, service quality, and rider experience in public transportation systems.
A structured overview of key factors and relationships behind pass-ups in transit, based on reports from various transit agencies.
Learn moreMapping the rider experience journey across different stages, including key pain points such as missed pickups.
Learn moreA positioning matrix for evaluating rider experience in transit service based on two key parameters: reliability and pleasantness.
Learn moreHelping early inventors shape technical ideas into structured, defensible patent applications.
We mentor individuals developing their first patent applications in applied science and engineering, helping translate innovative concepts into clear, well-framed intellectual property with strong technical foundations.
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