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Data mining techniques for road safety policy making
Road safety is associated with target setting at policy making lever. Such targets are usually associated with statistical analysis of accident data. Read more
Non-exhaust emissions of airborne nano/ultrafine particles from road vehicles
This project will focus on building the understanding of non-exhaust emissions of airborne particles from road vehicles. Read more
Economic modelling of gender issues in road transport
The inclusion of gender issues in road transport has been long recognised. Therefore it appears necessary that effective road transport policies should address gender issues sufficiently. Read more
Hydrogen vehicles with lower cost & enhanced durability – a road to zero (Advert Reference: RDF22-R/EE/MCE/XING)
In 2018, the UK government released its strategy in a report entitled «The road to zero» presenting new measures to clean up road transport and lead the world in developing, manufacturing, and using zero-emission road vehicles. Read more
Improving road safety in low- and middle- income countries
Ninety percent of the globe’s road traffic fatalities are located in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs) but the majority of research available to date addresses driver behaviour in high income countries. Read more
A Computational Model for Improving Pedestrian Road Safety [Self-Funded Students Only]
Research Group:
Data and Knowledge Engineering
Each year about 1.24 million deaths worldwide result from road traffic crashes making this a significant cause of death globally. Read more
Modelling the economic impacts of non-regulated road transport safety in the Global South
The growth of countries of the Global South may rely on various transport modes, referred to as irregular, informal, para-transit, and non-regulated transport, that do not conform to international standards. Read more
Modelling road development costs and benefits due to changes in agricultural and industrial outputs to support HDM4 analysis
Road development cost and benefits due to changes in agricultural and industrial outputs are not directly included in HDM4. Read more
Detailed review of road safety countermeasure effectiveness in low and middle income countries (LMIC)
The applicability and transferability of crash modification factors and related countermeasure effectiveness is important to ensure crash models reflect operating conditions in each country. Read more
Modular hydrogen storage for low-carbon road transport
Green molecular or di-hydrogen (H2) is an exciting and interesting option as a low-carbon fuel for road transport, including light- and heavy-duty vehicles, with the added benefit of lower negative air quality impacts compared with fossil fuels whether used in ICEs or fuel cells. . Read more
Understanding and intervening in young driver road safety
Newly-qualified drivers are the most likely drivers on the road to be involved in crashes. This is likely to reflect a combination of insufficient driving skill and deliberately choosing a risky driving style (e.g., speeding, dangerous overtaking). Read more
Smart 5G and IoT Cooperative Communication System for Autonomous Vehicles in Intelligent Transport Systems
Reference number. SCEBE/21SF/017/DL. Background. One of the most important public health concerns in our world today is the global epidemic of road crash fatalities and injuries. Read more
The role of the road network on city economic performance
This project aims at mapping the transport enabled connectivity of the city economy. Using traffic data from Sheffield City Council and insights from the census, this project will draw a picture of mobility within Sheffield an across the City Region. Read more
Enhancing Urban Flood Resilience with Innovative Digital Design Technologies (Advert Reference: RDF22-R/EE/MCE/FENG)
In England, 3.2 million households are located in areas at risks of urban flooding, with annual damages exceeding £300 million. Due to the extreme environmental conditions, unprecedented downpours across the country in recent years further increases the flooding events on urban road network (URN). Read more
The Development of New Models for the Prediction of Vehicle Brake Judder Under Transient Conditions
Research Group:
Mechanical and Process Engineering
The increasing provision of regenerative braking on road vehicles will enable the friction brakes to be downsized, with an associated weight and cost saving, but their performance (torque generated, fade resistance, durability, pedal feel and resistance to the development of judder) must meet established user standards. Read more