Dr. Ransford Acheampong

Biography

Ransford Antwi Acheampong is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, specializing in transport and urban planning. His research interests focus on the nexus of transport, mobility technologies, land use, and integrated planning in urban contexts. He leads interdisciplinary research addressing future transport challenges in cities, particularly through the lens of emerging transport technologies, including AI-driven Connected Autonomous Mobility and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). Ransford has contributed significantly to scholarly publications, including articles and books that analyze the socio-spatial implications of autonomous vehicles in urban settings. As a thought leader, he has directed projects such as the 'City-of-Systems' initiative and edited works aimed at understanding the complexities of urban development in African cities. His methodological expertise ranges from geospatial data analytics to participatory visioning, ensuring a comprehensive approach to urban transport planning. Ransford actively supervises doctoral students in related fields and has a notable record of publishing impactful research. He serves on various editorial boards and is involved in multiple collaborative projects aimed at promoting sustainable transportation solutions. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, demonstrating his commitment to teaching and academia.

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