Liam Webb

Liam Webb is a Researcher within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. His work focuses on leveraging real-time data and open-source technologies to analyze public transport accessibility, urban mobility patterns, and geographical inequalities. He holds a doctoral degree from the same institution, completed in 2025 under the supervision of Professors Langford and Higgs.

Education:

• Doctoral Thesis: 'Applying Web-Based Technologies to Better Understand Access to Services using Public Transport' (2025)

Research Interests: Webb’s research explores the intersection of transportation data analysis, GIS applications, and public service accessibility. His work emphasizes real-time vs scheduled transport data comparisons, interactive accessibility assessment tools, and promoting equitable public transport planning through open-source frameworks.

Collaborations: He is part of the interdisciplinary project 'People, Places and the Public Sphere' (2024–2027), collaborating with researchers like Professors Higgs, Langford, and Berry to advance spatial and transport accessibility research.