Zuduo Zheng

The University of Queensland is seeking two highly motivated PhD candidates to join a new Australian Research Council Discovery Project focused on shaping net-zero cities through safe and efficient micromobility solutions. The research group, led by Associate Professor Mehmet Yildirimoglu and Professor Zuduo Zheng, is internationally recognized in transportation science and technology, offering a dynamic environment with access to extensive real-world mobility datasets and advanced traffic analysis software. PhD Project 1 centers on the optimal design and allocation of micromobility infrastructure in urban networks, utilizing optimisation and simulation-based tools to balance safety, efficiency, and policy objectives. PhD Project 2 involves developing data-driven, agent-based models to analyze multimodal micromobility systems, focusing on user behavior, safety interactions, and network-level impacts under various infrastructure and policy scenarios. Applicants should have a strong academic background, preferably in transport engineering and data science, and will be assessed competitively based on academic record, publications, honors, and employment history. The research group collaborates closely with industry and government, providing opportunities for professional development and industry placements. The positions are fully funded, including a tax-free living stipend of $37,500 per annum (2026 rate, indexed annually) and full tuition coverage. The application deadline is 28 February 2026. Interested candidates should submit an expression of interest (EOI) and may contact A/Prof Mehmet Yildirimoglu for further information. Key research areas include micromobility, transport engineering, urban networks, agent-based modelling, data science, optimisation, simulation, and infrastructure design. The projects are based at the University of Queensland, Australia.