David Ashmore

David Ashmore is a Lecturer in Engineering Economics at the University of Southampton, specializing in transport sector reform, infrastructure procurement, service contract franchising, and public policy. He has over 30 years of international experience working with engineers, policymakers, regulators, and multilateral donors across the UK, Europe, India, the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

• Transport Economics
• Infrastructure Procurement
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Policy Analysis

His recent research explores sustainable mobility transitions, including ride-hailing dynamics in Indian cities, hydrogen truck adoption in Australia, and equitable infrastructure systems amid rapid urbanization. He emphasizes multistakeholder collaboration and policy innovation in transport reforms.

Key publication trends focus on zero-emissions transportation, PPP challenges, automated planning tools, and formal-informal sector integration in developing countries. Articles span conference proceedings, journal articles, and policy-oriented outputs.

David serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Technical University of Dresden and holds memberships in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and the Institution of Transportation Engineers. He actively supervises PhD students and leads global transport policy research initiatives.