Adrian Davis

Adrian Davis is a Professor in the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. His work bridges transport policy and public health, focusing on active travel promotion, road safety, and the health impacts of urban mobility systems. He contributes to international policy through reports for WHO Europe and academic publications.

His research explores:

• Health implications of 20mph speed limits
• Ethical dimensions of private motorized transport
• Translational research for policy practitioners
• Wellbeing impacts of commuting patterns
• Strategic partnerships for sustainable transport

Recent publications analyze:

• Vehicle-activated sign effectiveness in rural areas (2024)
• Motonormativity in transport decision-making (2023)
• Evidence synthesis for 20mph policies (2024)
• Scottish transport decarbonization strategies (2020)

These works span public health, urban planning, and transport ethics.

Professor Davis serves as:

• Chair of Transport & Health (2024-2025)
• External promoter for Public Health Scotland's PhD program
• Strategic advisory group member for OptiWaSP Walking School Bus project

He has secured multiple grants from Paths for All Partnership, National Institute for Health Research, and Rees Jeffreys Road Fund.