NSW & ACT Linking Academia and Practice
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Time 6.00pm - 8.00pm AEST (Syd)
Format In Person Technical Seminar
Location UTS Startups Event Space, University of Technology Sydney - Building 15, Level 1, 622/632 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007 (Gadigal Country)
CPD 2 CPD Points (self allocated)
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| AITPM Student/ Retired Members | $5.00 |
| Government Subscribers | Complimentary |
| Corporate Subscribers | 20% off non-member |
| Non Members | $45.00 |
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About this event
The fields of transport engineering, planning, and economics are advancing rapidly, with both academia and industry playing a pivotal role in shaping new methodologies and technological innovations. Strengthening connections between academic research and industry practice is essential for driving meaningful progress and addressing real-world challenges.
This event will feature a panel discussion with leading academics and industry experts, offering insights into the latest research trends, emerging best practices, and critical knowledge gaps. The discussion will also explore pathways for deeper collaboration, translating research into impact, and aligning academic inquiry with industry needs.
Designed for all backgrounds and professionals including researchers, academics, professionals, and university students. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, exchange ideas, and foster interdisciplinary partnerships.
Registrations close, 10am - Monday 28 April 2025
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Dr Kasun Wijayaratna | Senior Lecturer, UTS and Director, Mobility Thinking Pty Ltd
Dr Kasun Wijayaratna is a Senior Lecturer at UTS and a Director of Mobility Thinking Pty Ltd, an emerging research consulting and software as a service firm. He is an application focussed transport researcher and teacher with over 14 years of experience, publishing in a vast array of fields extending across network modelling and traffic management. Between 2009 and 2012, Kasun worked for the consulting firm Cardno (now known as Stantec) as a Traffic Engineer and Modeller. Kasun is a RCITI and UNSW alumni, completing his studies and serving as a Research Associate. Since joining UTS in 2019, he works closely with Transport for New South Wales providing valuable research in the topics of shared spaces and placemaking as a means of improving accessibility and social connection within road environments.
Dr Amit Bhattarai | Senior Urban and Transport Planner, Transport for NSW
Amit is a senior urban and transport planner with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He provides expert advice on transport strategy, planning, operations and management.
At Transport for NSW, Amit has worked on major projects, including place-based transport plans, transport operational frameworks and master plans. Most recently, he led the Transport Structure Plan for South West Sydney.
In addition to his professional work, Amit is a casual academic at Sydney University, where he teaches Urban and Regional Planning. He shares his industry knowledge and insights with students, drawing on both his practical experience and his PhD in Urban Planning from Sydney University.
Sara Stace | Director of Cities, Vivendi Consulting
Sara is a city shaper, strategic thinker and innovator on cities, land use, urban transport and economics. She’s worked at federal, state and local government, and the private sector, spanning 30 years, and is currently on the board of World Cycling Alliance and President of Better Streets.
Sara collaborates across different professions and sectors to ensure that, when we manage and design our streets, creating places for communities and improving the environment come first.
Dr Emily Moylan | Senior Lecturer - Transport, School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney
Emily Moylan is a Senior Lecturer of Transport at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney, where she is leading a research program in the stochasticity of transport system performance. Emily’s research focuses on developing data-driven models and tools to unpack the richness of variation and provide more nuanced and accurate assessment of multimodal system performance.
Emily has partnered with Transport for New South Wales, NSW Health, NSW Dept of Planning and Environment, the Office for Road Safety, and the US Transit Cooperative Research Program to translate her work into practice and policy.
Join the AITPM members from these organisations who have already registered including:
| Organisation | State |
|---|---|
| Penrith City Council | NSW |
| Transport for New South Wales | NSW |
| Sydney Metro | NSW |
| Inner West Council | NSW |
| Transport for NSW | NSW |
| Compass IoT | NSW |
| North Western Surveys | NSW |
| Transport for NSW | NSW |
| Transport for NSW | NSW |
| Compass IOT | NSW |
| Stantec Australia Pty Ltd | NSW |
| University of Sydney | NSW |
| STEP Advisory | NSW |
| University of Sydney | NSW |
| Transport for NSW | NSW |
| Transport for NSW | NSW |
| Stantec Australia Pty Ltd | NSW |
| Transport for NSW | NSW |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW |
| Clarity Consult | NSW |
| Sydney Metro | NSW |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW |
