My interest in both transport and computing started during my undergraduate degree, but combining the two was formalised in my second-last year during a guest lecture from a transport modelling consultant who demonstrated microsimulation in Paramics. My final year project supervisor (who later became my colleague) suggested I look at this new technique he’d come across called agent-based modelling and simulation.
Over the past 20 or so years since then, I have flipped back and forth between transport and software engineering, from consultancy and small business to academia, from modelling logistics to modelling pedestrians, from activity-travel behaviour to public transport operations, from Australia to Europe, with some teaching and university admin experience on the side.
I have specialised in data analysis and agent-based modelling of travel behaviour, looking for patterns in data that can be used to inform and develop models of individual travel behaviour. My recent research experience was in simulating new modes of transport, specifically on-demand transportation, in order to explore their viability in various scenarios, and assisting with future research proposals in connected/smart cities.
My teaching journey also began with a suggestion during my masters degree to take on supervision of a software engineering team, where I was the only supervisor without an SE qualification. This experience led to tutor and head tutor roles, before branching out into guest and sessional lecturing roles.
My teaching experience spans the full educational lifecycle, from developing new units and curricula to large-scale subject coordination and day-to-day delivery. Much of my recent teaching has focused on project-based learning, covering Agile processes, cultural competency, teamwork, and professional communication. I have received awards for introducing students to self-directed learning, designed and delivered mathematics subjects based on evidence-informed teaching practices, and integrated technology into the classroom to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
As an educator and academic leader, I am known for a collaborative and student-centred approach that allows both staff and students to contribute ideas, take ownership of learning, and continuously improve educational practice. I enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement, bringing people together to solve problems, and turning ideas into practical outcomes that benefit the broader university community.