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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2013
Journal Article
Development of a temporal and spatial linkage between transit demand and landuse patterns
Lee, Sang Gu, Hickman, Mark and Tong, Daoqin (2013). Development of a temporal and spatial linkage between transit demand and landuse patterns. Journal of Transport and Land Use, 6 (2), 33-46. doi: 10.5198/jtlu.v6i2.268
2013
Journal Article
Are transit trips symmetrical in time and space? Evidence from the Twin Cities
Lee, Sang Gu and Hickman, Mark (2013). Are transit trips symmetrical in time and space? Evidence from the Twin Cities. Transportation Research Record, 2382 (2382), 173-180. doi: 10.3141/2382-19
2012
Journal Article
Hyperpaths in network based on transit schedules
Noh, Hyunsoo, Hickman, Mark and Khani, Alireza (2012). Hyperpaths in network based on transit schedules. Transportation Research Record, 2284 (2284), 29-39. doi: 10.3141/2284-04
2012
Journal Article
Algorithm for Intermodal Optimal Multidestination Tour with Dynamic Travel Times
Nassir, Neema, Khani, Alireza, Hickman, Mark and Noh, Hyunsoo (2012). Algorithm for Intermodal Optimal Multidestination Tour with Dynamic Travel Times. Transportation Research Record, 2283 (2283), 57-66. doi: 10.3141/2283-06
2012
Journal Article
Stop Aggregation Model Development and Application
Lee, Sang Gu, Hickman, Mark and Tong, Daoqin (2012). Stop Aggregation Model Development and Application. Transportation Research Record, 2276 (2276), 38-47. doi: 10.3141/2276-05
2012
Journal Article
Estimation of a road mask to improve vehicle detection and tracking in airborne imagery
Du, Xueyan and Hickman, Mark (2012). Estimation of a road mask to improve vehicle detection and tracking in airborne imagery. Transportation Research Record, 2291 (2291), 93-101. doi: 10.3141/2291-11
2012
Journal Article
Integrated Land Use-Transport Model System with Dynamic Time-Dependent Activity-Travel Microsimulation
Pendyala, Ram M., Konduri, Karthik C., Chiu, Yi-Chang, Hickman, Mark, Noh, Hyunsoo, Waddell, Paul, Wang, Liming, You, Daehyun and Gardner, Brian (2012). Integrated Land Use-Transport Model System with Dynamic Time-Dependent Activity-Travel Microsimulation. Transportation Research Record, 2303 (2303), 19-27. doi: 10.3141/2303-03
2012
Conference Publication
Estimating individual travel times for public transit passengers
Lee, S.G., Khani, A. and Hickman, M. (2012). Estimating individual travel times for public transit passengers. Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibit 2012, Atlanta, GA, 12 - 15 August 2012. Red Hook, NY United States: Curran Associates, Inc..
2012
Journal Article
Intermodal Path Algorithm for Time-Dependent Auto Network and Scheduled Transit Service
Khani, Alireza, Lee, Sanggu, Hickman, Mark, Noh, Hyunsoo and Nassir, Neema (2012). Intermodal Path Algorithm for Time-Dependent Auto Network and Scheduled Transit Service. Transportation Research Record, 2284 (2284), 40-46. doi: 10.3141/2284-05
2011
Journal Article
Transit Stop-Level Origin-Destination Estimation Through Use of Transit Schedule and Automated Data Collection System
Nassir, Neema, Khani, Alireza, Lee, Sang Gu, Noh, Hyunsoo and Hickman, Mark (2011). Transit Stop-Level Origin-Destination Estimation Through Use of Transit Schedule and Automated Data Collection System. Transportation Research Record, 2263 (2263), 140-150. doi: 10.3141/2263-16
2010
Journal Article
Modeling of Evacuation and Background Traffic for Optimal Zone-Based Vehicle Evacuation Strategy
Zheng, Hong, Chiu, Yi-Chang, Mirchandani, Pitu B. and Hickman, Mark (2010). Modeling of Evacuation and Background Traffic for Optimal Zone-Based Vehicle Evacuation Strategy. Transportation Research Record, 2196 (2196), 65-74. doi: 10.3141/2196-07
2010
Journal Article
A macroscopic model for integrating bus signal priority with vehicle rescheduling
Mirchandani, Pitu B., Li, Jing-Quan and Hickman, Mark (2010). A macroscopic model for integrating bus signal priority with vehicle rescheduling. Public Transport, 2 (3), 159-172. doi: 10.1007/s12469-010-0028-3
2009
Journal Article
Approach to Modeling Demand and Supply for a Short-Notice Evacuation
Noh, Hyunsoo, Chiu, Yi-Chang, Zheng, Hong, Hickman, Mark and Mirchandani, Pitu (2009). Approach to Modeling Demand and Supply for a Short-Notice Evacuation. Transportation Research Record, 2091 (2091), 91-99. doi: 10.3141/2091-10
2008
Journal Article
Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems: Preface
Hickman, Mark, Mirchandani, Pitu and Voß, Stefan (2008). Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems: Preface. Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, 600
2008
Conference Publication
The Holding Problem at Multiple Holding Stations
Sun, Aichong and Hickman, Mark (2008). The Holding Problem at Multiple Holding Stations. 9th International Conference on Computer-Aided Scheduling of Public Transport, San Diego, CA United States, 09 - 11 August 2004. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-73312-6_17
2007
Journal Article
Household type and structure, time-use pattern, and trip-chaining behavior
Lee, Yuhwa, Hickman, Mark and Washington, Simon (2007). Household type and structure, time-use pattern, and trip-chaining behavior. Transportation Research Part A-Policy and Practice, 41 (10), 1004-1020. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2007.06.007
2007
Journal Article
TSL Dissertation Abstracts—2006 Transportation Science and Logistics Society Dissertation Prize Competition
Mark, Hickman (2007). TSL Dissertation Abstracts—2006 Transportation Science and Logistics Society Dissertation Prize Competition. Transportation Science, 41 (3), 415-429. doi: 10.1287/trsc.1070.0213
2007
Journal Article
Public Transit
Desaulniers, Guy and Hickman, Mark D. (2007). Public Transit. Transportation, 14 (C), 69-127. doi: 10.1016/S0927-0507(06)14002-5
2007
Journal Article
Web-based engineering economics - A multi-semester experiment
Goldberg, Jeffrey, Lansey, Kevin and Hickman, Mark (2007). Web-based engineering economics - A multi-semester experiment. International Journal of Engineering Education, 23 (2), 349-360.
2006
Conference Publication
Development of a hierarchical BRT system architecture
Hickman, Mark, Tan, Chin-Woo, Lau, Peter and Zhang, Wei-Bin (2006). Development of a hierarchical BRT system architecture. ITSC 2006: 2006 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, , , September 17, 2006-September 20, 2006. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. doi: 10.1109/itsc.2006.1706826
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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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
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
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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
Doctor Philosophy
Pedestrian and Cyclist Interaction with Autonomous Vehicles
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Carlo Prato
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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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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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