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Dr. Geoffrey Clifton is a Senior Lecturer in Transport and Logistics Management at the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) within the University of Sydney Business School. He holds a Bachelor of Economics with first class Honours in Economic Statistics from the University of Queensland and a PhD from the University of Sydney. Joining the University of Sydney in 2004 after teaching at the University of Queensland since 1998, Clifton brings extensive academic and practical experience, having previously worked for three years at the Reserve Bank of Australia. As Program Director for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, he oversees academic development and quality assurance for the Master's program as well as the Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. His teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in supply chain management, production and operations management, quantitative logistics, and transport analysis. Clifton's research primarily focuses on public transport challenges, particularly growing patronage in suburban areas and providing transport for people with special needs due to age or disability. His work explores how reforms to policies, planning, pricing and provision of public transport services can deliver value for money solutions that support transport accessibility for all. His research methodologies include choice modeling, surveys, and smart card data analysis, with recent work examining railway safety, flexible transport systems, and the impact of emerging technologies on transport enterprises. As a consultant, Clifton has worked with aviation, maritime, logistics, rail, taxi and bus industries as well as governments both within Australia and internationally. His expertise is frequently sought by media outlets including ABC, Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, and Channel 7, where he comments on current transport issues ranging from Sydney's rail network challenges to light rail systems and public transport policy. Clifton coordinates multiple research projects, supervises postgraduate students, and has published extensively in leading transportation journals. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on railway safety analysis, transport accessibility, and the integration of different transport modes within urban environments.

• Public Transport
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Transport Infrastructure
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Dr. Páraic Carroll is a Lecturer in Transport Planning at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, with a concurrent Visiting Professorship at University College Dublin. His expertise combines policy analysis, behavioral modeling, and infrastructure planning, with recent focus on sustainable mobility transitions. Research examines travel behavior and decarbonization pathways, including: Equitable EV charging infrastructure deployment Agent-based modeling of mode-shift interventions Airport access policy optimization Energy-transport nexus in rural contexts Publications (2022-2025) highlight three themes: 1) Micromobility integration (30% of recent works), analyzing e-scooter adoption and first/last-mile solutions; 2) Rural transitions (25%), evaluating public transport expansion and EV microgrids; and 3) Behavioral interventions (20%), applying stage-based models to mobility change. He advises Irish climate policy through the Climate Change Advisory Council and consults for local governments on micro-mobility regulation. No awards or funded studentships are documented in available sources.

• Transport Planning
• Travel Behavior
• Sustainable Mobility
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Ricardo Dahis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University's Faculty of Business and Economics. His research spans the intersection of Politics, Environment, and Development Economics, with particular focus on Brazilian political economy, public finance, and institutional analysis. Dahis has established himself as a prominent researcher with publications in top economics journals including the Review of Economics and Statistics and the Journal of Public Economics. His research interests encompass political economy, development economics, environmental policy, public finance, and Brazilian institutional analysis. Dahis frequently examines how political institutions shape economic outcomes, with particular attention to corruption, electoral behavior, deforestation in the Amazon, and the impact of technological change on social outcomes. His methodological approach combines rigorous econometric analysis with innovative data collection techniques, often leveraging administrative data from Brazilian government sources. Dahis's publication record shows a consistent focus on Brazilian political economy with increasing attention to environmental issues and technological impacts. His recent work demonstrates sophisticated use of natural experiments and quasi-experimental designs to address causal questions in political economy. The articles reveal a researcher deeply engaged with both theoretical questions in economics and practical policy implications, particularly for developing countries. Dahis is actively involved in academic mentorship, offering supervision hours for students and postdocs. His teaching materials suggest engagement with both undergraduate and graduate instruction in economics. Co-founder of Data Basis (Base dos Dados), a nonprofit startup making high-quality data universally accessible in Brazil Affiliated with SoDa Labs and CDES research groups Active participant in the academic community with presence on Google Scholar, GitHub, and ORCID Dahis maintains an open door policy for academic discussions and offers specialized consultations for Monash University students through scheduled appointments. His work with Data Basis demonstrates a commitment to building research infrastructure that benefits academics, journalists, policymakers, and developers across Brazil.

• Politics
• Environment
• Development Economics
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Tom Barratt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management and Organisations at the UWA Business School and holds a Senior Research Fellow (DECRA) position in the same department. His research bridges industrial relations and human geography, with a focus on the gig economy and resource peripheries. He has collaborated extensively with governmental bodies, including submissions to Parliamentary Inquiries and Fair Work Commission proceedings, alongside media engagement through outlets like The Conversation. Languages: English (fluent, native) and Maruitian Creole (conversational). He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing labor rights and sustainable cities. His current projects include an ARC-funded DECRA Fellowship (2023-2025) examining gig economy fragmentation and a FIFA-funded study on elite female football dynamics. His work often intersects policy analysis, labor market dynamics, and socio-spatial frameworks. Grants: ARC Australian Research Council: Work fragmentation in the gig economy (2023–2025) FIFA: Multiple Job Holding and Elite Female Football (2022–2024) Key Collaborations: Dr. Caleb Goods (UWA), Dr. Alex Veen (University of Sydney), and Dr. Brian Smith. His articles analyze gig economy challenges, psychosocial workplace hazards, and teacher wellbeing in higher education. He has engaged with policymakers to shape fair work legislation and welfare systems, particularly in Australia. His DECRA Fellowship underscores his research leadership in this domain. Awards: ARC DECRA Fellowship (2023-2025)

• Gig Economy
• Labour Geography
• Industrial Relations
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Amanda Stephens serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), Australia’s largest multidisciplinary research hub for injury prevention in transport. With over a decade of international road safety experience across England, Scotland, and Ireland, she joined MUARC in 2013 and has established herself as a leading expert in driver psychology, particularly regarding aggressive and anti-social driving behaviors. Her work bridges academic research with real-world policy implementation through active engagement with government bodies and industry stakeholders. Stephens' research program centers on psychological mechanisms behind risky driving, with emphasis on emotional regulation during transport, workplace driving safety, and compliance with road rules. She investigates how stress, anxiety, and anger manifest in driver behavior, developing evidence-based behavior modification programs for fatigued and emotionally compromised drivers. Her expertise extends to human factors in automated vehicle systems and distraction prevention across diverse road user groups. Recent publications reveal strong thematic consistency in Stephens' work, with 2025 outputs focusing on psychological determinants of road safety including driver drowsiness in automated vehicles, technology-induced distraction in cycling, national patterns of aggressive driving, and community acceptance of alcohol detection technologies. Her research consistently integrates human factors perspectives with practical interventions, demonstrating growing emphasis on emotional regulation frameworks and cross-cultural applicability of safety programs. Scientific recognition includes: Advancing Women's Research Success Grant (2019) Best Paper Award - Researcher (2023) Best Research Paper 2019 (2019) Best Research Paper 2021 (2021) MUARC 2024 Seeding Grant for autonomous driving research (2024) Stephens actively supervises PhD candidates in driver behavior psychology and leads substantial research funding through 21 projects including major initiatives on automated vehicle implementation for high-risk drivers (2025-2027), Road Rule 79A effectiveness evaluation (2024-2026), and national driver distraction roadmaps. Her collaborative approach involves partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international research teams to address complex transport safety challenges. As a core member of MUARC's multidisciplinary team, Stephens contributes to Australia's premier road safety research ecosystem through regular media commentary (31 press appearances), public seminars on driver psychology, and advisory roles with Road Safety Education Limited. Her work directly translates research findings into judicial education programs, corporate safety policies, and public awareness campaigns addressing emotional and fatigued driving.

• Driver Psychology
• Road Safety
• Aggressive Driving
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Harmen Oppewal is a Professor of Marketing at Monash Business School, Monash University. He holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology and degrees in geography and social psychology from the University of Groningen. His research focuses on consumer behavior in retail, tourism, and urban planning contexts, employing experimental, modeling, and interpretative methods. He has served as Head of the Marketing Department (2012–2018) and is actively involved with the Monash Business Behavioural Lab since 2010. Education : PhD, Urban Planning, Eindhoven University of Technology Master's/Master of Science in Geography and Social Psychology, University of Groningen Research Interests : Consumer behavior, choice modeling, experimental research, retail marketing, tourism, pricing strategies, and visual attention. His work contributes to SDGs related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and responsible consumption (SDG 12). Recent Articles : Focus on scarcity tactics' impact on consumer decisions, spatial choice modeling, and the integration of VR/eye-tracking in retail research. Key areas include brand perception, tourist behavior, and pricing dynamics. Awards : ANZMAC Distinguished Researcher of the Year (2008) Fellow of ANZMAC (2013) Journal of Retailing Outstanding Reviewer Award (2020) Grants & Supervision : Secured funding from ARC, EU, and industry partners. Supervised over 20 PhD completions. Active on editorial boards of Journal of Retailing , European Journal of Marketing , and Journal of Travel Research . Collaborations : Global partnerships in tourism, urban planning, and consumer behavior research, with projects funded by UK's Advanced Institute of Management and Sustainable Tourism CRC.

• Consumer Behaviour
• Retail Marketing
• Choice Models
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Dr. Trong Tuan Luu is an Associate Professor of Management at the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Australia. With a strong academic background including two master's degrees from Australian institutions and a PhD from the Asian Institute of Technology, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in organizational behavior and human resource management. Education Background: PhD in Management from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand Master's degree from University of Melbourne, Australia Master's degree from Victoria University, Australia Dr. Luu's research interests span organizational behavior and human resource management in both private and public sectors. His work particularly focuses on leadership styles (ethical leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, authentic leadership), employee behaviors, and organizational performance. He has made significant contributions to understanding how leadership approaches impact employee outcomes such as thriving, service performance, and innovation in various industry contexts including hospitality, public sector, and IT services. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on leadership-employee dynamics across multiple contexts. Recent work examines the curvilinear effects of leadership behaviors, the mediating roles of psychological constructs like passion and mindfulness, and the boundary conditions that moderate leadership effectiveness. His research often employs sophisticated multilevel and longitudinal methodologies to capture complex organizational phenomena. Scientific Awards: Swinburne Outstanding Researcher Award (2018) Award for the second best researcher (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, 2016) Award for top nine researchers (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, 2015) Award for top researchers (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, 2014) Dr. Luu is actively engaged in doctoral supervision, with numerous PhD students working on diverse topics related to management, leadership, and organizational behavior. His supervision portfolio reflects his broad research interests, spanning from digital strategy in banking to sustainable tourism development. He serves on editorial boards for journals including Asia Pacific Business Review and International Journal of Public Administration, contributing to the scholarly community beyond his own research.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
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Rakotonirainy Andry is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q). His research focuses on transportation safety, automated vehicles, human factors, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). He leads interdisciplinary projects exploring driver behavior, connected vehicle technologies, and the societal impacts of automation. Key areas include accident prevention, human-vehicle interaction, and equity in transport systems. His work integrates machine learning, simulation studies, and behavioral analysis to address challenges in road safety. Notable contributions include studies on driver stress detection, automated vehicle acceptance, and the Australian Naturalistic Driving Study (ANDS). He collaborates with institutions globally, advancing innovations like connected vehicle pilots and multimodal AI for traffic safety. Research interests span automated driving systems, vulnerable road user protection, and policy implications of emerging technologies. His findings contribute to safer transportation policies and technologies, emphasizing both technical and human-centric perspectives.

• Transportation Safety
• Automated Vehicles
• Human Factors in Transportation
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Jenna Mikus is a researcher affiliated with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), focusing on Eudaemonic Design as a transformative approach to enhance health and well-being in built environments. She completed her PhD in 2023, exploring how design strategies can co-create healthier spaces for older adults at home. Her work bridges design theory and practice, emphasizing inclusivity, co-design methodologies, and systems thinking. Research Interests: Her primary areas of expertise include Eudaemonia Theory applied to design, salutogenic frameworks, inclusive environments for aging populations, and the symbiotic relationship between human health and environmental well-being. She advocates for participatory design processes that integrate marginalized voices, particularly in healthcare and urban contexts. Publications: Over 27 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers since 2019, including key contributions to journals like Journal of Transport and Health and conference proceedings such as Universal Design 2024 . Her work spans interdisciplinary topics like smart home technology, urban transport equity, and doctoral well-being initiatives. Awards: While no specific awards are listed in the provided texts, her extensive publication record reflects recognition in design and health research circles. Labs/Teams: Engaged with QUT’s design research community, contributing to projects on aging, inclusive environments, and health-focused design innovations.

• Eudaemonic Design
• Health and Well-being
• Inclusive Design
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Brett Gordon is an Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Head of Department for Rural Clinical Sciences at La Trobe University's Rural Health School in Bendigo, Australia. He is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with over a decade of academic experience and nearly ten years of clinical practice. PhD from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (2012) MAppSc (Exercise Rehabilitation) from Victoria University BAppSci (Human Movement) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University Professor Gordon's research focuses on the role of exercise in managing chronic disease, particularly examining how exercise can be optimally assessed and prescribed for people with cardiometabolic health conditions. His work utilizes continuous glucose monitoring systems, accelerometers, and GPS monitors to study both healthy individuals and those with health conditions. Early in his career, he investigated exercise benefits for children with chronic fatigue syndrome before shifting focus to cardiometabolic health. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of exercise physiology in real-world settings, particularly in rural communities. His research spans walking football programs for older adults, optimal exercise dosing for cardiac rehabilitation, e-bike health benefits, military transition health issues, and telehealth applications for cardiac rehabilitation. A consistent theme across his work is addressing health disparities in rural populations. Member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Research Committee Associate Editor for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Member of Scientific Reports Editorial Board Member of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professor Gordon has successfully supervised numerous students to completion, including 3 honours students (all H1), 1 master's student, and 5 doctoral students. He currently supervises 5 PhD candidates and 2 Master by Research candidates. His funded research includes projects on walking football for older adults and exercise demands in adolescent athletes. He maintains a broad collaborative network including institutions such as Auckland, Swinburne, Sheffield Hallam, Murdoch, RMIT, and Deakin universities, as well as Bendigo Health, The Austin Hospital, and the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. His current research projects focus on prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease, hospital care, military transition, and resistance training, demonstrating his commitment to translating exercise science into practical health interventions for diverse populations.

• Exercise Physiology
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Professor Kerry Armstrong serves as Director of the MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. With over 20 years of specialized experience, she leads nationally and internationally recognized research initiatives in road safety evaluation and injury prevention, focusing on impaired driving, traffic enforcement, and fatigue management. Her educational credentials include a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) with Honors, PhD from Queensland University of Technology, and Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from the Australian Society of Hypnosis. Professional qualifications feature registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and membership in the Australian Psychological Society and Australasian College of Road Safety. Research interests center on multidisciplinary approaches to road safety, with emphasis on psychological factors in impaired driving (particularly substance-related), fatigue mechanisms, and gender-specific vulnerabilities in traffic injury prevention. Her work bridges clinical psychology with transportation policy development through rigorous empirical investigation. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a strong trajectory examining cannabis use impacts on driving behavior, psychological dysfunction in substance-impaired drivers, and cross-cultural IPV analysis. This body of work reveals consistent integration of psychological assessment tools with road safety metrics across diverse populations. Scientific recognition includes: QUT Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowship (2016-2018) Professor Armstrong has mentored and directed over 80 research teams since 2004, securing substantial project funding through strategic partnerships with government agencies and international organizations. Her leadership emphasizes collaborative solution-building involving multiple stakeholders in complex road safety initiatives. As Director of the Road Safety Research Collaboration, she oversees a multidisciplinary team pursuing her vision of establishing Australia's premier impaired driving research center within the next decade, with current operations based at the Innovation Centre on UniSC's Sunshine Coast campus.

• Road Safety & Injury Prevention
• Impaired Driving
• Fatigue & Sleepiness
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Helen Aucote is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Australian Catholic University, affiliated with the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on mental health assessment, particularly depression in men, risk perception behaviors, and educational feedback mechanisms. She has conducted studies on occupational health among male truck drivers and developed gender-specific depression assessment tools. Her work also explores psychological responses to health screening and disaster-related risk communication. Key research interests include depression symptom trajectories, comorbid mental and physical health conditions, and the validation of psychological instruments. Aucote's contributions span public health, occupational safety, and educational psychology, emphasizing practical applications of psychological theories. Her publications often address methodological innovations in mental health research and risk behavior analysis.

• Depression Research
• Health Psychology
• Risk Perception
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Dr. Bo Xia is a Professor at the School of Architecture & Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His expertise spans construction management, sustainable development, and age-friendly built environments. He holds editorial roles at journals like the International Journal of Construction Management and ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering. His research focuses on retirement village sustainability, project delivery systems, and megaproject governance, supported by grants from ARC and RICS. Education includes a PhD from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and roles as Adjunct Professor at Hefei University of Technology. He has supervised over 10 doctoral students, with notable works on retirement village dynamics and green building practices. Awards include Best Paper Awards at CRIOCM 2018 and 2013, and recognition for postgraduate supervision excellence. Current projects include 'Building a Better Built Environment for Older Australians' (ARC DP230101313) and resilience frameworks for disaster risk reduction in SE Queensland. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in urban sustainability and infrastructure policy. Key research themes are: Age-friendly communities & retirement village design Sustainable construction practices Project delivery innovation (design-build, PPP) Social license for infrastructure projects Megaproject social responsibility Publications highlight spatial analyses of retirement communities, public perception studies, and Bayesian network modeling. Collaborations span 12 universities across Australia, China, and the U.S., reflecting his global research impact.

• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Sustainable Development
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Julie Rudner is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University, where she has held roles including Campus Director (Bendigo, 2021–2023), Course Convenor for Social Inquiry (2010–2021), and academic positions since 2010. Her research focuses on community planning, urban governance, and spatial implications of safety, risk, and belonging. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from La Trobe University. Research interests include public knowings of safety, multicultural urban spaces, children’s environments, and risk assessment frameworks. Notable projects include evaluating the Bendigo Mosque protests (2016) and developing smartphone apps for heat mitigation (2020). She has secured grants from the Australian Government, Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, and others. Her teaching spans urban planning, research methods, and community engagement, with contributions to award-winning programs like the Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning. She has supervised PhD projects on topics such as urban safety in Pakistan, behavioral science in cycling, and Islamic placemaking in Melbourne. Key collaborations include work with Albury City Council (1999–2006), the Victorian Multicultural Commission, and international teams on child mobility and cultural heritage. Her work emphasizes transdisciplinary problem-solving and policy translation to address urban challenges.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Community Planning
• Risk Management
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Dr. Kerry Nice is a Research Fellow at the Melbourne School of Design (The University of Melbourne), specializing in urban climate modeling, artificial intelligence, and sustainable urban development. His work integrates software engineering expertise with environmental science to address urban challenges such as heat mitigation, active transport, and public health. He holds a PhD from Monash University, focusing on urban microclimate modeling (VTUF-3D) and the impact of vegetation/water-sensitive design on human thermal comfort. Research interests include: Urban modeling using artificial neural networks and deep learning Climate adaptation strategies for green/blue infrastructure Analysis of urban mobility patterns and bicycle infrastructure equity Impact assessment of irrigation and water management on urban cooling His publications (2020–2025) explore topics such as: System dynamics modeling for urban resilience Machine learning applications in thermal perception prediction Global pandemic mobility shifts and heat mitigation techniques He collaborates with the Transport, Health and Urban Design (THUD) research hub and maintains affiliations with the International Association for Urban Climate (IAUC) and Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society (AMOS).

• Urban Climate Modelling
• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning
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