Ross Higgins

Ross Higgins is a Lecturer affiliated with both the School of Engineering and the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at the University of Limerick. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to sustainable transportation and public health.

• Research Foci: Gender disparities in cycling, urban mobility policy, public perception of infrastructure projects, and school travel behaviors.
• Methodologies: Focus groups, qualitative data analysis, case studies.

Recent publications explore barriers to cycling among schoolgirls, public perspectives on cycling infrastructure in Ireland, and gendered analysis of school travel patterns. Collaborations include work with researchers like Dr. Hani Butt and Dr. Aoife Ahern, focusing on transportation equity and urban development.

His research integrates engineering, public health, and social science perspectives to address active transportation challenges.