Environmental impacts of Connected and Automated Vehicles
This project will investigate the environmental impacts of the transition from conventional vehicles to Connected and Automated Vehicles in Australia.
Modelling cycling investments in regional areas
Development of a framework to model benefits of cycling infrastructure investments and design a prioritisation tool to generate evidence and compare benefits.
System development to control vehicle driver / occupant emotion
This project aims to develop a system to control driver / occupant emotions and mental & physical conditions to enhance road safety & in-vehicle experience.
ESP: Preparing for the electrification of transportation
The key aim of this is to develop the foundation to inform post-2030 electricity systems of the impact and needs brought on by the electrification of transport.
Aligning the transport and energy sectors as we electrify transport
Book your free ticket for the ‘Aligning the transport and energy sectors as we electrify transport’ event in Melbourne on 9 May 2023.
Charging requirements for Melbourne’s electric bus fleet
This project will analyse the public transport bus network of metropolitan Melbourne, and build a spatio-temporal charging map for the use of electric buses.
RMIT University
Discover the ITS, freight, and smart mobility research capabilities of RMIT University, Overview, key staff and research facilities, projects, interviews and more.
Kun Zou – iMOVE PhD student
Find out more about RMIT student Kun Zou, a participant in iMOVE’s Industry PhD Program. His research project: Advanced driver state monitoring system.
Advanced driver state monitoring system
This PhD project aims to develop a system with a data-driven human driver behaviour model that can help detect the attention level of drivers.
MaaS and PT integration: Focus on vulnerable travellers
This PhD project will focus on smart adoption of MaaS with the purpose of providing vulnerable travellers with equitable mobility services.
Digitalisation and implications on workforce skills development
This project will examine if and how CAV modes and services can be incorporated into the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.
Understanding skills gaps/training needs in the transport sector
Research project to develop empirical understanding of the skills gaps, shortages, and the necessary training needs in transport/mobility to inform policy.
Fixed-wing drones and small package delivery
This project investigates a novel method of using a long tether and a medium fixed-wing drone to deliver multiple packages at various weights.
Mapping passive railway crossings to inform freight potential
This project will result in the building of a storymap to prepare for the safe navigation of passive level crossings by autonomous freight vehicles.
Free-flow parking for car-sharing
This project looks to consider current parking challenges, & work towards a solution that enables the wider availability & usability of car-share services.
Nirajan Shiwakoti: Deep thoughts about surface transport
What’s the path from civil engineering to ants & transport? RMIT University lecturer & researcher Nirajan Shiwakoti tells us about his career & research.