Ben Clark

Ben Clark is an Associate Professor in Transport Planning for Sustainable Places at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the School of Architecture and Environment and the Centre for Transport & Society. His work integrates research, practice, and education in transport planning.

• PhD (University of the West of England)
• PGCert Academic Practice
• MSc Transport Planning and Engineering (Distinction)
• MA Applied Social Research (Distinction)
• BSc (Hons) Physics (First)

Ben's research focuses on planning healthy built environments that support safe, efficient mobility across energy, space, time, and cost dimensions. His expertise includes:

• Active travel design and implementation
• Interdisciplinary integration of spatial planning, engineering, and behavioral sciences
• Street/junction design and transport modeling
• Transport economics, policy, and social science research methods

He leads the MSc Transport Engineering and Planning program while contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate education. His grants include funding from:

• Department for Transport (DfT)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
• Innovate UK
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Ben's scientific recognition includes being a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for teaching and learning excellence.