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.
Urban freight: Optimising loading/unloading bays
Development of simulation/optimisation framework to generate the trade-offs derived from the interaction of the optimal number and location of loading bays.
Autonomous mobile lockers for city logistics
A study in the introduction of a new pickup and delivery technology, Autonomous Mobile Lockers, into an existing city logistics network.
Vehicular network architecture using the 5G standard
This PhD research concentrates on the development of an ad hoc vehicular network architecture using the PC5 interface of the LTE standard.
Transformative commercial urban delivery solutions
This research aims to identify and evaluate new solutions for commercial urban deliveries to meet the demand of last-mile and surging e-commerce markets.
Risks in blockchain-integrated container shipping systems
The aim of the project is to investigate the situation of Container Shipping Operational Risk upon the application of blockchain technology in the industry.
Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram: Measuring flow and density
Research into a network-wide approach to identify critical links and estimate the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram using flow and density measurements.
Demand management/estimation in large-scale traffic networks
Development of demand management & estimation tools for large-scale traffic networks, incorporating macroscopic fundamental diagram-based traffic dynamics.
Multimodal operation of smart intersections
A PhD research project aiming to build a model/platform using real-time feeds of all mode movements from smart intersections to optimise signal control.
Optimising signal control in CAV and VRU mixed environments
A research project exploring how traffic controls can be optimised to accommodate both legacy and autonomous vehicles, plus vulnerable road users.
Cyber security for connected vehicles and vehicular networks
Addressing the critical need for new security schemes to be designed and implemented to protect our connected cars and transport systems.
How safe are the perception capabilities of autonomous cars?
This project investigates the standardisation of safety assurances that autonomous vehicles must satisfy, and how to verify these requirements.
Green wave for high capacity public transport services
Development of an algorithm to provide priority at traffic lights to public transport, also with potential to reduce stop time for private vehicles.