Dr. Ben Beck

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Ben Beck is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow and head of the Sustainable Mobility Safety Research at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. He works at the intersection of transport, public health, and climate change, being an internationally renowned leader in active transport research, particularly focused on cycling. His interdisciplinary research program integrates experts in public health, urban transport planning, engineering, and complex systems science, driving forward safety and equity in active mobility. His research has facilitated the development of world-leading data systems and methods for data-driven solutions, partnering effectively with government, industry, and community organizations to enhance the potential of active transport in improving public health. Beck has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and secured more than $17 million in research funding, receiving international accolades for his work. He contributes to transport safety policy in Australia and worldwide. Additionally, he is actively involved with key national and international policy committees, including the United Nations' 'Green Healthy Sustainable Transport Taskforce'.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.