This PhD position at the University of Southampton, supervised by Dr Ioannis Kaparias, focuses on the urgent need to revise highway design practices in light of the rapid emergence of fully connected and autonomous vehicles. As these vehicles become increasingly prevalent, traditional approaches to road infrastructure and traffic systems may no longer be adequate. The project aims to explore innovative solutions for highway design that accommodate the unique requirements of connected and autonomous vehicles, with the goal of improving safety, efficiency, and adaptability of future transportation networks.

The research will likely involve interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from civil engineering, transportation engineering, and urban planning, and may include simulation, modeling, and analysis of new design paradigms. The University of Southampton offers a dynamic research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise in transportation systems. Funding details and specific entry requirements are not provided in the current description. Interested candidates should monitor the university's website or contact the supervisor for further information about application procedures and eligibility criteria.