Jonathan Cowie

Dr Jonathan Cowie is a Lecturer in the School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the Transport Research Innovation Centre. His work focuses on transport policy, urban freight, railway economics, and technical efficiency.

• University: Edinburgh Napier University
• School: School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment
• Email: J.Cowie@napier.ac.uk

Dr Cowie’s research explores the economic and policy dimensions of transportation systems. Key areas include:

• Transport regulatory cycles and policy change
• Productivity analysis in rail and bus industries
• Urban freight consolidation and sustainable logistics
• Technical efficiency in port operations
• Impact of infrastructure innovations on road safety

His recent publications analyze bus franchising frameworks, solar-powered road studs, and port productivity trends. His work frequently employs econometric modeling and data envelopment analysis to evaluate efficiency and scale economies.

Dr Cowie supervises postgraduate research students in transport-related disciplines and has contributed to projects funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. He participates in transport policy discussions and has been cited in media outlets addressing rail privatization challenges.