Sustainable Engineering Systems Research Group
At the core of our mission is advancing sustainable engineering systems that support resilient, low-impact, and future-ready societies. Our multidisciplinary research spans urban mobility and transport, safety and cybersecurity, energy decarbonization, supply chain resilience, and circular economy innovations. We prioritise eco-efficiency—delivering products and services that create economic and social value while minimising environmental footprints. From regenerative ecosystem models to food waste prevention and sustainable business practices, our work is driven by the urgent need to align engineering solutions with the principles of resource efficiency, climate responsiveness, and human well-being.
Advancing road safety by integrating engineering, behavioural science, data analytics, and policy insights to inform effective, people-centred transport safety solutions.
Exploring the transition to electric, connected, and autonomous vehicles in mixed traffic environments, focusing on safety, adoption dynamics, and infrastructure readiness.
Modelling passenger flows, congestion, and evacuation in major transport hubs to enhance operational resilience during routine operations and crisis situations.
Quantifying emission reduction and evaluating the impacts of electrification, energy diversification, and sustainable practices across transport systems.
Using digital twins to model and improve the resilience of communities and infrastructure under normal and extreme conditions.
Enhancing logistics performance through reverse logistics, RFID technologies, and emergency relief systems to support sustainability and disaster response.
Applying life cycle assessment to transport, products, and services, measuring energy use and ecological impact to improve resource productivity and sustainability.
Developing real-time, IoT-enabled intelligent transport and railway systems to improve safety, operational efficiency, and adaptive traffic management.
This Australian Government-funded project co-designs bilingual pedestrian safety education materials for Chinese and Nepalese communities. Using behavioural science and community input, the project aims to improve road safety awareness, reduce injuries, and create a scalable model for other Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities in Australia.
Professor Nirajan Shiwakoti: nirajan.shiwakoti@rmit.edu.au
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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