About this Unit
The UN defines sustainable transport “as the provision of services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods – advancing economic and social development to benefit today’s and future
generations – in a manner that is safe, affordable, accessible, efficient and resilient; while minimizing carbon and other emissions and environmental impact.
Research Focus Areas
The Unit carries out cutting- edge research to create new knowledge, provide new information on critical transport sectors such as infrastructure, road sector, urban mobility, sustainable transport networks, supply chains, etc. and serve as an incubator and think tank for innovative policies and novel ideas for improved transport and logistics planning and management.
- Renewable-Powered Transport: Research and innovation on electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and solar-powered transportation systems.
- Charging and Refueling Networks: Developing scalable solutions for efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly infrastructure.
- Emission Reduction Strategies: Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation sectors through smart energy use and alternative fuels.
- Multimodal Integration: Analyzing and implementing seamless integration of public transit, cycling, walking, and shared mobility services.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Leveraging data analytics, IoT, and AI to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve safety.
- Inclusive Mobility: Ensuring that transport solutions are accessible and equitable, meeting the needs of diverse urban populations.
- Evidence-Based Policy Making: Providing policymakers with robust data and models to inform sustainable transport legislation and urban planning.
- Economic Viability and Innovation: Investigating business models that drive the adoption of clean transport technologies while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Community and Social Equity: Evaluating how transport systems impact social inclusion and designing initiatives that reduce mobility inequalities.
- Autonomous Vehicles: Exploring the potential and challenges of self-driving technology in creating safer and more efficient transport networks.
- Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS): Investigating integrated digital platforms that bundle various transport services into a single, user-friendly solution.
- Next-Generation Logistics: Researching innovative solutions for sustainable freight transport and last-mile delivery systems.
Our research areas include:
Green Mobility
Public Transport
Transport Finance
Transport Modelling
Logistics & Supply Chain
Gender and Transport
Future Directions
As urban landscapes evolve and technology continues to advance, NIU is committed to staying at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation. Our future research will explore:
- The integration of real-time data into adaptive transport networks.
- Advanced simulation models to predict and mitigate urban congestion.
- Strategies for widespread adoption of renewable energy in mobility systems.
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