Overview
Background
Dr. Mark Hickman is the TAP Chair and Professor of Transport Engineering within the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland. Prof. Hickman has taught courses and performed research in public transit planning and operations, travel demand modelling, and traffic engineering. His areas of research interest and expertise include public transit planning and operations, urban transportation planning and modelling, and the development of sustainable transport innovations and policies.
Availability
- Professor Mark Hickman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research interests
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Public transport
Operations and service planning of public transport services
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Travel modelling
Modelling of transport systems, transport supply and demand, traveller behaviour
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Sustainable transport engineering
Transport engineering methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, while also improving transport safety and efficiency
Works
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2020
Journal Article
A network design problem formulation and solution procedure for intercity transit services
Ranjbari, Andisheh, Hickman, Mark and Chiu, Yi-Chang (2020). A network design problem formulation and solution procedure for intercity transit services. Transportmetrica A: Transport Science, 16 (3), 1156-1175. doi: 10.1080/23249935.2020.1719547
2020
Journal Article
Transport-related walking among young adults: when and why?
Assemi, Behrang, Zahnow, Renee, Zapata-Diomedi, Belen, Hickman, Mark and Corcoran, Jonathan (2020). Transport-related walking among young adults: when and why?. BMC Public Health, 20 (1) 244, 244. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8338-0
2019
Journal Article
An intelligent decision support system prototype for hinterland port logistics
Irannezhad, Elnaz, Prato, Carlo G. and Hickman, Mark (2019). An intelligent decision support system prototype for hinterland port logistics. Decision Support Systems, 130 113227, 113227. doi: 10.1016/j.dss.2019.113227
2019
Journal Article
Temporal validation of a multimodal transit assignment model
Rahbar, Mohadeseh, Hickman, Mark, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Tavassoli, Ahmad (2019). Temporal validation of a multimodal transit assignment model. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 8 (2), 535-541. doi: 10.1016/j.cstp.2019.11.006
2019
Journal Article
Special issue on dynamic traffic assignment for general transport networks
Bliemer, Michiel C. J., Waller, S. Travis, Bell, Michael G. H. and Hickman, Mark D. (2019). Special issue on dynamic traffic assignment for general transport networks. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 126, 307-308. doi: 10.1016/j.trb.2019.06.002
2019
Journal Article
Calibrating a transit assignment model using smart card data in a large-scale multi-modal transit network
Tavassoli, Ahmad, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Hickman, Mark (2019). Calibrating a transit assignment model using smart card data in a large-scale multi-modal transit network. Transportation, 47 (5), 2133-2156. doi: 10.1007/s11116-019-10004-y
2018
Journal Article
The effect of cooperation among shipping lines on transport costs and pollutant emissions
Irannezhad, Elnaz, Prato, Carlo G. and Hickman, Mark (2018). The effect of cooperation among shipping lines on transport costs and pollutant emissions. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 65, 312-323. doi: 10.1016/j.trd.2018.09.008
2018
Journal Article
Cost-effective ubiquitous method for motor vehicle speed estimation using smartphones
Bagheri, Shahrzad Moeiniyan, Assemi, Behrang, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Hickman, Mark (2018). Cost-effective ubiquitous method for motor vehicle speed estimation using smartphones. IET Wireless Sensor Systems, 8 (6), 340-349. doi: 10.1049/iet-wss.2018.5023
2018
Journal Article
Calibrating a Bayesian transit assignment model using smart card data
Rahbar, Mohadeseh, Hickman, Mark, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Tavassoli, Ahmad (2018). Calibrating a Bayesian transit assignment model using smart card data. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 20 (4) 8425791, 1574-1583. doi: 10.1109/TITS.2018.2852726
2018
Journal Article
Discrete-time hazard model of the dynamic utilization of parking spaces within park-and-ride lots
Sharma, Bibhuti, Hickman, Mark and Prato, Carlo G. (2018). Discrete-time hazard model of the dynamic utilization of parking spaces within park-and-ride lots. Transportation Research Record, 2672 (8), 911-919. doi: 10.1177/0361198118790126
2018
Journal Article
Relationship between heavy vehicle periodic inspections, crash contributing factors and crash severity
Assemi, Behrang and Hickman, Mark (2018). Relationship between heavy vehicle periodic inspections, crash contributing factors and crash severity. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 113, 441-459. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2018.04.018
2018
Journal Article
Determining effective sample size to calibrate a transit assignment model: a Bayesian perspective
Rahbar, Mohadeseh, Hickman, Mark, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Tavassoli, Ahmad (2018). Determining effective sample size to calibrate a transit assignment model: a Bayesian perspective. Transportation Research Record, 2672 (8), 849-858. doi: 10.1177/0361198118781182
2018
Journal Article
Application of smart card data in validating a large-scale multi-modal transit assignment model
Tavassoli, Ahmad, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Hickman, Mark (2018). Application of smart card data in validating a large-scale multi-modal transit assignment model. Public Transport, 10 (1), 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s12469-017-0171-1
2018
Journal Article
Participants' perceptions of smartphone travel surveys
Assemi, Behrang, Jafarzadeh, Hamed, Mesbah, Mahmoud and Hickman, Mark (2018). Participants' perceptions of smartphone travel surveys. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 54, 338-348. doi: 10.1016/j.trf.2018.02.005
2018
Journal Article
Public transport trip purpose inference using smart card fare data
Alsger, Azalden, Tavassoli, Ahmad, Mesbah, Mahmoud, Ferreira, Luis and Hickman, Mark (2018). Public transport trip purpose inference using smart card fare data. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 87, 123-137. doi: 10.1016/j.trc.2017.12.016
2018
Journal Article
A strategy-based recursive path choice model for public transit smart card data
Nassir, Neema, Hickman, Mark and Ma, Zhen-Liang (2018). A strategy-based recursive path choice model for public transit smart card data. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 126, 528-548. doi: 10.1016/j.trb.2018.01.002
2018
Conference Publication
Identification of control group sites with spatial clustering in bus rapid transit infrastructure projects
Pyrohova, Svitlana, Hickman, Mark, Bertolaccini, Kelly and Turrell, Gavin (2018). Identification of control group sites with spatial clustering in bus rapid transit infrastructure projects. Transportation Research Board 2018 Annual Meeting , Washington DC, United States, 7-11 January 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
A Cooperative Model of Inland Container Transportation
Irannezhad, Elnaz, Prato, Carlo G. and Hickman, Mark (2018). A Cooperative Model of Inland Container Transportation. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2018, Washington, DC United States, 7-11 January 2018. Transportation Research Board.
2018
Book Chapter
Choice of using distribution centers in the container import chain: a hybrid model correcting for missing information
Irannezhad, Elnaz, Prato, Carlo G. and Hickman, Mark (2018). Choice of using distribution centers in the container import chain: a hybrid model correcting for missing information. City logistics 3: towards sustainable and liveable cities. (pp. 269-281) edited by Eiichi Taniguchi and Russell G. Thompson. London, United Kingdom and Hoboken, NJ, USA : ISTE and Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781119425472.ch15
2018
Conference Publication
A Time Series analysis of periodic heavy vehicle inspections and road safety outcomes in Queensland
Assemi, Behrang and Hickman, Mark (2018). A Time Series analysis of periodic heavy vehicle inspections and road safety outcomes in Queensland. Australian Road Safety Conference (ARSC), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 3-5 October 2018.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Visualisation of passenger and freight transport flows
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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Doctor Philosophy
Crash Data Analytics Based Roadside Risk Modelling Oriented Towards Practical Roadside and Associated Road Geometric Design Using Machine Learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Zuduo Zheng
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Doctor Philosophy
Methods for siting low and zero emission vehicle refueling infrastructure
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Methods for Public Transport Operations Planning and Management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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Doctor Philosophy
Equitable policies for a just transition to electric vehicle fleets: Exploring market mechanisms and revenue-based targets for full electrification of ride-hailing and delivery services in Delhi by 2030
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kai Li Lim
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Doctor Philosophy
An efficient traffic modelling framework for large-scale networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mehmet Yildirimoglu
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Doctor Philosophy
Hybrid Deep Learning Platform for Real-time Traffic Incident Prediction and Management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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Master Philosophy
Deep Representation Learning of Spatio-Temporal Trajectory Data
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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Doctor Philosophy
Graph-based Learning Platform for Real-time Traffic Incident Prediction and Management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
Completed supervision
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2023
Master Philosophy
Estimating Transit Travel Time Reliability in Mixed Traffic Environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mehmet Yildirimoglu
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Pedestrian and Cyclist Interaction with Autonomous Vehicles
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Carlo Prato
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling Air Passengers' Ground Access to and from Brisbane Airport
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Carlo Prato
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
A Bayesian model to improve transit assignment using smart card data
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Strategic Approach In Analysing The Demand For Park-and-Ride Facilities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Carlo Prato
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling Influence of a Bus Rapid Transit System on Urban Land Use: A Case Study of Brisbane
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Leveraging Connected Vehicle Technology and Model Predictive Control to Improve Traffic Network Performance
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Contributions to Behavioural Freight Transport Modelling
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Carlo Prato
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Towards an Autonomous World: Vehicle Users' Preferences Regarding Autonomous Driving
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Zuduo Zheng
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Estimating the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram (MFD) in Large-Scale Urban Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mehmet Yildirimoglu
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2020
Master Philosophy
Automatic detection and analysis of long-term changes in travel patterns of public transport passengers using Smart-Card data
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim
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