Professor Dr. Elnaz Irannezhad

Biography

Elnaz Irannezhad is a Senior Lecturer in Transport Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), with a focus on integrating technological advancements in transportation systems. She completed her PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland, where her research centered on behavioral modeling in freight transport. With over a decade of professional experience, Elnaz has worked extensively in the transport industry, initially as a Civil Road Design Engineer before transitioning to academia. Her work encompasses optimization, automation, and decarbonization of transport systems, particularly freight transport. Elnaz has led significant research projects during her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Queensland and has held key roles at the National Transport Research Organisation, where she managed projects involving automated driving technologies and their infrastructure impacts. She contributes to academic and professional communities as an Associate Editor for transport journals and engages in mentorship programs aimed at supporting women in the transport sector.

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