Marc Miska

Dr. Marc Miska is a Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology and has over 15 years of experience in applied informatics for civil engineering, spanning hydraulics, transport systems, and container logistics. His research focuses on data-driven solutions, including smoothed particle hydrodynamics for urban flood simulation, digital twins in stormwater management, and ontology-based hydraulics models. He teaches construction methodologies and contracting regulations, and has contributed to projects like the Brisbane Metropolitan traffic simulation framework.

Key research interests include transport modeling, urban hydrology, and integrating new technologies into civil engineering practice. Recent work emphasizes flood modeling using SPH methods and improving decision support systems through simulation. His publications span 20+ years, addressing traffic simulation, sensor data fusion, and sustainable construction practices. Miska has supervised doctoral and master’s students on topics like BRT station design, traffic signal optimization, and worker productivity in harsh climates.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering), Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Professional Experience:

• Senior Lecturer, QUT (2018–present)
• Project Leader, Smart Transport Research Centre, QUT (2010–2018)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tokyo (2007–2010)

Teaching:

• Coordinates EGB382 (Construction Methodologies) and EGB482 (Contracting Regulations)
• Guest lectures on mobile computing (IAB230)

Research Contributions:

His work bridges theory and practice through tools like OpenTrafficSim and SPH-based flood models. Recent trends in publications emphasize environmental engineering (soil-carbon analysis, rainfall simulators) and smart transport systems (BRT optimization, Bluetooth data analysis). His frameworks are used in urban planning and disaster risk mitigation.

Awards: None explicitly listed.
Grants & Supervision: Supervised 6+ doctoral projects (e.g., heterogeneous traffic modeling, BRT station design) and 2 master’s studies. Collaborates with industry on transport data standards and infrastructure resilience.

Labs/Teams: Active in QUT’s Civil Engineering discipline, contributing to the School’s focus on sustainable infrastructure and digital innovation.