Soma Somasundaraswaran

Dr Soma Somasundaraswaran is a Senior Lecturer in Transport Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He holds a Doctorate from Yokohama National University, Japan, and has extensive academic experience including roles at University College London (UK), University of Calgary (Canada), and University of Ruhuna (Sri Lanka). His professional registrations include Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).

Education Background:

• BScEng in Civil Engineering from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• MEng in Civil Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
• DEng in Transport Engineering from Yokohama National University, Japan

Research Interests: Focuses on road safety, highway design, traffic engineering, and engineering education. His work explores spatial configuration impacts on pedestrian behavior, crash modification factors, and infrastructure design for heavy vehicles. Recent studies emphasize Space Syntax analysis for urban walkability and post-COVID healthcare wayfinding systems.

Professional Affiliations: Active in Engineers Australia (CPEng), Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE), and National Engineering Register (NER). Collaborates with institutes like the Institute for Resilient Regions and Centre for Future Materials.

Teaching: Delivers courses on Transportation Engineering, Geometric Design of Roads, Pavement Analysis, and Municipal Services. Known for innovative approaches in online engineering education during pandemic disruptions.