Lucy Rackliff

Lucy Rackliff is a Professor and Head of the Engineering Systems & Supply Chain Management Department at Aston University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. She joined Aston in 2013 after working at Centro, the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority, focusing on transport policy and safety. Her academic background includes a PhD in 'Safety Performance Indicators for Older Road Users' from Loughborough University (2013), complemented by advanced qualifications in Safety & Risk Management (Strathclyde, 2002) and Transport Engineering (Newcastle, 1995).

• PhD: Loughborough University (2013)
• PGCert: Safety & Risk Management, Strathclyde (2002)
• MSc: Transport Engineering, Newcastle (1995)
• BA: Economics, Reading (1991)

Her research focuses on transport safety, road safety performance indicators, aging populations' mobility challenges, vehicle fleet safety, and European policy frameworks. Notable themes include optimizing accident investigation systems, mitigating risks for vulnerable road users, and enhancing rail passenger resilience during disruptions. She has contributed to international initiatives like the SaferBraIn project and European road safety observatories.

Her work bridges academia and policy, addressing barriers faced by older workers in maintaining employment through transport accessibility. Recent efforts include developing gamified learning tools for crisis management and advancing passive safety metrics for vehicle fleets.

She supervises graduate students in transport-related fields and has collaborated on major projects such as fatigue analysis in coach accidents and cross-border accident investigation protocols. Her leadership in the Engineering Systems department emphasizes integrating safety, policy, and operational excellence.