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.
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- Professor Mark Hickman is:
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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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2016
Conference Publication
How close the models are to the reality? Comparison of transit origin-destination estimates with automatic fare collection data
Tavassoli, Ahmad, Alsger, Azalden, Hickman, Mark and Mesbah, Mahmoud (2016). How close the models are to the reality? Comparison of transit origin-destination estimates with automatic fare collection data. Australasian Transport Research Forum 2016, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 16-18 November 2016. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australasian Transport Research Forum.
2015
Journal Article
Activity detection and transfer identification for public transit fare card data
Nassir, Neema, Hickman, Mark and Ma, Zhen-Liang (2015). Activity detection and transfer identification for public transit fare card data. Transportation, 42 (4), 683-705. doi: 10.1007/s11116-015-9601-6
2015
Journal Article
Investigating the distribution of the value of time via multiclass traffic assignment
Rezaee, Hojjat and Hickman, Mark (2015). Investigating the distribution of the value of time via multiclass traffic assignment. Transportation Research Record, 2530 (2530), 65-72. doi: 10.3141/2530-08
2015
Journal Article
Resonant cycles under various intersection spacing, speeds, and traffic signal operational treatments
de Guevara, Felipe Ladron, Hickman, Mark and Head, Larry (2015). Resonant cycles under various intersection spacing, speeds, and traffic signal operational treatments. Transportation Research Record, 2488 (2488), 87-96. doi: 10.3141/2488-09
2015
Conference Publication
Workshop synthesis: survey methods for hard-to-reach groups and modes
Ampt, Elizabeth and Hickman, Mark (2015). Workshop synthesis: survey methods for hard-to-reach groups and modes. 10th International Conference on Transport Survey Methods, Leura Australia, Nov 16-21, 2014. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.trpro.2015.12.039
2015
Conference Publication
Park-and-ride lot choice model for Brisbane
Sharma, Bibhuti, Hickman, Mark and Nassir, Neema (2015). Park-and-ride lot choice model for Brisbane. Australasian Transport Research Forum, Sydney, Australia, 30 September - 2 October 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Modeling transit access stop choices
Nassir, Neema, Hickman, Mark, Malekzadeh, Ali and Irannezhad, Elnaz (2015). Modeling transit access stop choices. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, 11-16 January 2015. Washing, DC, United States: Transportation Research Board (TRB).
2015
Journal Article
Design and implementation of a smartphone-based travel survey
Safi, Hamid, Assemi, Behrang, Mesbah, Mahmoud, Ferreira, Luis and Hickman, Mark (2015). Design and implementation of a smartphone-based travel survey. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2526 (2526), 99-107. doi: 10.3141/2526-11
2015
Conference Publication
Behavioural findings from observed transit route choice strategies in the farecard data of Brisbane
Nassir, Neema, Hickman, Mark and Ma, Zhen-Liang (2015). Behavioural findings from observed transit route choice strategies in the farecard data of Brisbane. Australasian Transport Research Forum, Sydney, Australia, 30 September - 2 October 2015. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
2015
Conference Publication
Design and implementation of a smartphone-based system for personal travel survey: case study from New Zealand
Safi, Hamid, Assemi, Behrang, Mesbah, Mahmoud, Ferreira, Luis and Hickman, Mark (2015). Design and implementation of a smartphone-based system for personal travel survey: case study from New Zealand. The Transportation Research Board 94th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, 11-15 January 2015. Transportation Research Board.
2015
Journal Article
Modeling transit passenger choices of access stop
Nassir, Neema, Hickman, Mark, Malekzadeh, Ali and Irannezhad, Elnaz (2015). Modeling transit passenger choices of access stop. Transportation Research Record, 2493 (2493), 70-77. doi: 10.3141/2493-08
2015
Conference Publication
New approach to calculation of a transfer matrix in a transit network
Irannezhad, Elnaz , Hickman, Mark and Mousavi, Seyed Hossein (2015). New approach to calculation of a transfer matrix in a transit network. Australian Transport Research Forum , Sydney, Australia, 30 September - 2 October 2015. Sydney, Australia: Australian Transport Research Forum.
2015
Conference Publication
Park-and-ride lot choice model for Brisbane
Sharma, Bibhuti, Hickman, Mark and Nassir, Neema (2015). Park-and-ride lot choice model for Brisbane. Engineering Architecture and IT postgraduate conference, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 10 June 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Trip-based path algorithms using the transit network hierarchy
Khani, Alireza, Hickman, Mark and Noh, Hyunsoo (2014). Trip-based path algorithms using the transit network hierarchy. Networks and Spatial Economics, 15 (3), 635-653. doi: 10.1007/s11067-014-9249-3
2014
Journal Article
Trip purpose inference using automated fare collection data
Lee, Sang Gu and Hickman, Mark (2014). Trip purpose inference using automated fare collection data. Public Transport, 6 (1-2), 1-20. doi: 10.1007/s12469-013-0077-5
2014
Journal Article
Efficient negative cycle-canceling algorithm for finding the optimal traffic routing for network evacuation with nonuniform threats
Nassir, Neema, Zheng, Hong and Hickman, Mark (2014). Efficient negative cycle-canceling algorithm for finding the optimal traffic routing for network evacuation with nonuniform threats. Transportation Research Record, 2459 (1), 81-90. doi: 10.3141/2459-10
2014
Book Chapter
The application of an integrated behavioral activity-travel simulation model for pricing policy analysis
Konduri, Karthik C., Pendyala, Ram M., You, Daehyun, Chiu, Yi-Chang, Hickman, Mark, Noh, Hyunsoo, Waddell, Paul, Wang, Liming and Gardner, Brian (2014). The application of an integrated behavioral activity-travel simulation model for pricing policy analysis. Data Science and Simulation in Transportation Research. (pp. 86-102) edited by Davy Janssens, Ansar-Ul-Haque Yasar and Luk Knapen. Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States: IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4920-0.ch005
2014
Journal Article
Modeling Transit and Intermodal Tours in a Dynamic Multimodal Network
Khani, Alireza, Bustillos, Brenda, Noh, Hyunsoo, Chiu, Yi-Chang and Hickman, Mark (2014). Modeling Transit and Intermodal Tours in a Dynamic Multimodal Network. Transportation Research Record, 2467 (1), 21-29. doi: 10.3141/2467-03
2014
Journal Article
Network flow solution method for optimal evacuation traffic routing and signal control with nonuniform threat
Nassir, Neema, Hickman, Mark, Zheng, Hong and Chiu, Yi-Chang (2014). Network flow solution method for optimal evacuation traffic routing and signal control with nonuniform threat. Transportation Research Record, 2459 (2459), 54-62. doi: 10.3141/2459-07
2013
Journal Article
Generating route-level mutually exclusive service areas: comparative study of alternative methods
Lee, Sanggu, Tong, Daoqin and Hickman, Mark (2013). Generating route-level mutually exclusive service areas: comparative study of alternative methods. Transportation Research Record, 2350 (Transit 2013, Vol. 1), 37-46. doi: 10.3141/2350-05
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
Estimating the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram (MFD) in Large-Scale Urban Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mehmet Yildirimoglu
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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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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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