Nima Dadashzadeh

Nima Dadashzadeh is a Lecturer in Transport and Business Analytics at Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, UK. He is actively engaged in research, supervision, and academic leadership, serving as Secretary and executive committee member of the Universities Transport Study Group (UTSG). He is currently the principal investigator of a UKRI-funded project on travel behaviour during weather-related disruptions in West Yorkshire.

• PhD, Istanbul Technical University (2019)

His research focuses on sustainable, accessible, and inclusive transport systems. Key areas include transport and travel behaviour modelling, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), shared and autonomous vehicles, public transport, demand responsive transit, and traffic safety analysis, with particular attention to vulnerable groups and developing countries. He employs statistical and econometric models, discrete choice modelling, and both quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate attitudes toward emerging transport systems and policy impacts.

His recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate a strong trend in evaluating equity, inclusivity, and resilience in modern transport systems. Topics include MaaS inclusivity, travel behaviour during crises (pandemic, weather disruptions), cyclist and young driver safety, and adoption of e-scooters in developing countries. His work frequently appears in journals such as Transport Policy and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with policy and public health.

Nima Dadashzadeh is involved in several research projects funded by UKRI, EPSRC, DfT, Research England, and UUKi. He has also contributed to EU COST Action and Interreg projects (MUSE, EN-IN) and local transport initiatives in Slovenia and Turkey. His collaborative network spans the UK and internationally, addressing global challenges in transport decarbonisation and resilience.

He is actively involved in academic dissemination through oral presentations and conference organisation, including speaking at and organising the 56th UTSG Conference in 2024. His research has received media attention, including coverage on policy recommendations regarding car taxation and infrastructure funding.

• Principal Investigator, "Modelling Travel Behaviours During Weather-related Disruptions in West Yorkshire" (UKRI DARe Hub, EPSRC/DfT)
• Former Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Portsmouth (DfT-funded MaaS project)
• PI and Co-PI on projects funded by Research England and Universities UK International (UUKi)
• Management Committee Member, EU COST Action CA16222 (2020–2022)
• Researcher in EU Interreg projects MUSE and EN-IN

He is part of research labs and teams focused on transport resilience and decarbonisation, collaborating with institutions across the UK and Europe. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities, clean energy, and reduced inequalities.