Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE)

Thrilled to announce the launch of the Vice Chancellor’s PhD Cluster: DRIVE – Diverse Research in Inclusive Vehicle Environments at Loughborough University! ?? ?? ?? We are looking for 5x motivated PhD candidates to join this multidisciplinary research cluster, which brings together researchers exploring different facets of inclusivity in vehicular environments — spanning technology, design, policy, and human factors to drive inclusive mobility across all modes of road transport. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? As part of this unique cohort, the successful candidates will be embedded within Loughborough’s TRansport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE), gaining access to cutting-edge expertise, resources, and collaborative opportunities. If you're passionate about making future transport more inclusive, accessible, and intelligent, please apply to your interested project using the link below before 20th?April. https://lnkd.in/d_ZV_rAF

The Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE) is offering an exciting new fully funded PhD opportunity at Loughborough University, looking at cycling tracking data. DRIVE Research Cluster: Creating the Inclusive Strava Cyclist This research focuses on making the data collected by Strava – a popular fitness app – more inclusive. It will explore the current Strava cyclist, understand how this compares to the experience of cycling for people in different communities, and develop an Inclusive Strava Cyclist that would underpin better, more inclusive, cycling infrastructure. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5ZkRmJ5

At TRAICE, we are committed to championing an interdisciplinary approach to developing AI solutions that are not only innovative but also responsible and impactful in the real world. As we establish TRAICE as a leading centre for AI-driven transport innovations, this event underscored the power of collaboration with local authorities in ensuring AI serves the public good. We look forward to building on this momentum to shape the future of AI in transport and beyond. https://lnkd.in/dsRjHCdq

The Transport AI Conference is the perfect stage to showcase our work at Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE). We’re committed to strengthening collaboration with industry and authorities to maximise AI’s real-world impact. This week, Dr Haitao He, Dr. Asma Adnane, and Prof Ashleigh Filtness are here actively promoting TRAICE, engaging with industry leaders, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. Meanwhile, Prof Marcus Enoch is leading the establishment of an industry network to foster long-term partnerships. ??Get in touch and be part of this exciting initiative!

It was a great pleasure to welcome an expert panel from national and local authorities to Loughborough University for a discussion on the AI Opportunities Action Plan—exploring key lessons and opportunities for the public sector. The panel featured Prof Nick Jennings, Lord Tony Berkeley (UK House of Lords), Aditya S. (Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom), Sam Li 李淳方 (Transport for Greater Manchester), Dr Simon Dale (Nottingham City Council), and Prof Ashleigh Filtness. We also showcased cutting-edge AI innovations from Dr Taimaz Larimian, Prof Georgina Cosma and Dr Haitao He, highlighting our collaborative efforts with local authorities to drive real-world impact. A huge thank you to our speakers and attendees for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion!

More fantastic news to celebrate as Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE) closes the year ?? ?? ?? We are delighted that the Doctoral College is supporting our proposed VC Cluster: Diverse Research in Inclusive Vehicle Environments (DRIVE), bringing together 20 colleagues from across 7 Schools at Loughborough University. ?? Together, we will DRIVE inclusive technologies and address systemic inequities in transport towards accessible and equitable mobility for all. ?? Together, we will DRIVE interdisciplinary collaboration to foster a collaborative and inclusive research community that underpins our ambitious future endeavours. ?? Stay tuned for exciting upcoming opportunities to pursue doctoral research at Loughborough University and work with the world-leading team. ?? Many thanks to RIO Kathryn Gillingham (nee Hurrell), Doctoral College Steve Christie, Richie Emerson-Wood, and Vibrant and Inclusive Communities theme team Emily Keightley, for the trust and confidence in making this strategic investment. ?? Merry Christmas and Happy New year to everyone involved in this great effort. Prof. Will Whittow, Jingjing Jiang, Haitao He, Andrew Morris, Dr Aakash Bansal, Richard Ferguson, Thomas Steffen, Yasir Ali, Marco Discacciati, Brendan Lawson, Mahroo Eftekhari, Jo Barnes, Miguel Martínez, Asya Natapov, Zhengyu Lin, Wen Claire Guo, Cecilia Landa-Avila, Yu (Eve) Zhang, Professor Diwei Zhou, Lu Tian

?? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE) doctoral researchers! It was truly a pleasure to come together from across the Schools and hear your valuable insights during our recent gathering. We’re just at the beginning of this journey, and your feedback has already sparked exciting plans for the future! Thank you for being part of this shared vision—together, we’ll create a vibrant and inclusive research community at Loughborough University in the years to come ?? Many thanks to the dedication of Kuldeep Sodha and Professor Diwei Zhou ??

In the afternoon, with our Policy Fellow and Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE) London Lead, Dr Varuna De Silva, we visited the UK House of Lords We met with Lord Tony Berkeley, current member of the Science and Technology Committee and former member of the Built Environment Committee, to discuss TRAICE’s ambition to drive meaningful impact in local and national policy. ? Looking ahead, we are excited to be planning a visit by a policy delegation group next year to Loughborough University —an important step in advancing our mission to shape the future of transport policy and innovation. (re-posted after learning we must blur the badges!)

Today was an exciting day for Transport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE) as we hosted our partners from the Beijing Academy of Urban Planning and Design. Taking this opportunity, we introduced TRAICE to colleagues and students at Loughborough University London Campus, inviting them to actively engage with our future initiatives. Many thanks to Dr.Xiyu Shi and Haohan SHI for the organisation.

We're advertising a fully funded PhD Studentship to develop Metasurfaces. https://lnkd.in/ecC_9pN6 Deadline to apply is at the end of September. Applicants must have already completed their UG Degree (with a 1st Class Degree) as the PhD must start before/by July 2025. Only complete applications will be considered, i.e. you must include CV, Personal Statement Research Proposal, Example of Written work, Transcripts etc etc. Please message me if you have any questions.