Dr. Amir Afghari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amir is an assistant professor specializing in probabilistic methods and transport safety at TU Delft. His research interests lie at the intersection of transport engineering, social science, and data science, particularly in understanding human behavior's impact on road safety through observational data and statistical econometric methods. He uses advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze road safety issues. Prior to joining TU Delft, Amir worked at Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland, McGill University, École Polytechnique Montréal, and Concordia University. He earned his PhD in road safety from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Amir has over 15 years of experience in road safety research and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals. His contributions include research in behavioral interactions among road users, anticipating driver behavior, and analyzing crash data through advanced statistical models. He leads various research projects, focusing on innovative approaches to enhance urban transport safety.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-03-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Conducting research and teaching in transport engineering and safety.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.