معرفی
Dr. Chandra Balijepalli is an Associate Professor in Transport Studies at the Institute for Transport Studies, part of the Faculty of Environment at the University of Leeds. With over 30 years of experience across India, Indonesia, and the UK, his research focuses on transport modelling, network resilience, and sustainable mobility solutions for the Global South.
- Education:
- PhD in Transport Modelling (2006), University of Leeds
- MSc in Transport Planning & Engineering (2000), University of Leeds
- MSc in Transportation Engineering (1989), National Institute of Technology, Warangal
- BSc in Civil Engineering (1987), Nagarjuna University
His research spans strategic transport modelling, day-to-day traffic dynamics, and resilient network design. Current projects include the U-PASS initiative on urban mobility innovation and post-disaster transport recovery in Indonesia. He developed the MARS model for Jakarta's infrastructure planning and contributed to evacuation strategies for Mount Merapi.
Recent publications focus on seaport recovery algorithms, electric motorcycle adoption in Bandung, and pavement maintenance optimisation. These works highlight his expertise in disaster resilience, network interdependencies, and sustainable urban transport policy.
Scientific recognitions include:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
- Editorial Board Member, Transportation Research Record
He supervises 11 PhD students (5 completed, 6 ongoing) and teaches modules on transport engineering, traffic network modelling, and pavement maintenance. As Director of International Activities (2021–present), he leads global collaborations with institutions in Indonesia, including Bandung Institute of Technology and University of Gadjah Mada.
