Transport
We improve the mobility, safety and quality of life for all with research across the transport and city domains including multiscale modelling and simulation of transport systems and human behaviour.
Our work
Transport research plays a vital role in shaping how people and goods move safely, efficiently, and sustainably across cities, countries, and the globe. It addresses critical issues such as congestion, emissions, accessibility, urban design, and the future of mobility in an increasingly digital and connected world. By combining insights from engineering, planning, data science, and social sciences, transport research informs policies, improves infrastructure, and guides innovation in both public and private sectors.
At the forefront of this field, we are internationally recognised for our pioneering transport research. We conduct interdisciplinary research that tackles contemporary transport challenges with real-world impact. Areas of focus include sustainable transport systems, transport safety, autonomous vehicles, travel behaviour, and the role of transport in public health and social equity.
We collaborate closely with industry partners, government agencies, and international organisations to shape the future of mobility. Projects often involve advanced data analytics, simulation models, and experimental trials in live urban environments. UCL is also home to leading experts in transport policy, human factors, and systems engineering, ensuring a holistic approach to problem-solving.
Through world-class research, education, and engagement, we design smarter, greener, and more inclusive transport systems that meet the needs of tomorrow’s cities and communities.
Our academic staff
Lecturer in Transport Studies
Area of expertise
- Risk management and resilience in transport and infrastructure systems
- Decision support tools for transport policy and impact analysis
Selected publications
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Professor of Intelligent Mobility
Area of expertise
- Driver and pedestrian interaction with semi- and fully-autonomous vehicles
- Intuitive, intelligent, human-centric and personalised control systems
Selected publications
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- Correlation between reaction time, multi-modal feedback and take-over requests for level 3 automated vehicles, IEEE Transactions on Haptics (2025)
Lecturer in Environmental and Transport Policy
Area of expertise
- Behavioural and societal impact of automation
- Transitions to sustainable urban mobility
Selected publications
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- Accelerating sustainable mobility and land-use transitions in rapidly growing cities: Identifying common patterns and enabling factors, Journal of Transport Geography (2021)
Professor of System Safety and Innovation
Area of expertise
- Complexity and risk management
- Systems thinking, engineering and integration
Selected publications
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Professor of Transport Safety
Area of expertise
- Transport safety and injury prevention
- How safety impacts sustainable and healthy mobility
Selected publications
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- Driver compliance with the 2022 UK highway code rule on giving way to pedestrians at side roads: A naturalistic observation study, Journal of Urban Mobility (2025)
Professor of Transport Studies
Area of expertise
- Infrastructure for railways and public transport
- Traffic management and infrastructure for pedestrians and bikes
Selected publications
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- Train platforming problem from the viewpoint of passenger flow management, Transportation (2025)
Professor of Transport and Sustainable Development
Area of expertise
- Travel behaviour and public attitudes
- Urban street planning and design
Selected publications
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Professor of Mobility and Sustainable Transport
Area of expertise
- Sustainable transport systems
- Social dimensions of sustainability
Selected publications
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- Review of social impact assessment in transport planning practices: Lessons from cities in England, Sustainable Transport and Livability (2025)
Chadwick Chair of Civil Engineering
Area of expertise
- Pedestrian interactions with the environment
- How infrastructure can be designed to make the environment more sympathetic to people's needs
Selected publications
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Our facilities
Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory (PEARL)
A unique, flexible facility to explore ways in which people interact with their environment. Lighting, sound, smell and physical features can all be controlled to create unique, real-scale experiences
