With 17 years‚ experience in the transport modelling and transport planning space, spanning the UK, EU, UAE, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, I bring a truly international perspective on best practice approaches in this important, and continuously evolving specialist area. I am currently State Director (NSW) for Connexus Transport Advisory, providing technical leadership and guidance to a range of clients across all scales of modelling.

Previously, I led the Strategic Transport Modelling service across Australasia with Arup, with responsibilities including organising monthly sessions with representatives from each jurisdiction, covering knowledge sharing, best practice approaches, skills development and broader applications within the transport sector; experience which has allowed me to make positive contributions to the AITPM TMN during my 2-year tenure as a co-opted committee member. I am passionate about connecting the range of datasets we draw on, the advanced analytical tools we use, and the insights we deliver, with solutions to real-world problems.

I specialise in deploying transport modelling through integrated methodologies that support evidence-based decision making, through emerging approaches to planning such as‚ Vision and Validate‚ to allow the assessment of the contribution of policies and projects towards current priorities, including net zero, improved resilience, and greater equity.

I have over 30 years‚ experience in transport modelling and planning in private industry and government. My experience spans relationships between land-use and transport infrastructure across all modes in both urban and regional environments.  With broad ranging experience from many dozens of studies for planning of road and public transport networks, modelling, traffic engineering and transport infrastructure economics, I have applied my expertise on studies in public and private sectors throughout Australia and internationally in Malaysia, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and South Korea.

I started my professional career working with network strategic models, then moved into traffic microsimulation, and have spent the past 20 years focusing on pedestrian movement and using microsimulation to test building designs. I have been fortunate to work on projects across the built form, including rail stations and terminals, stadiums and venues, commercial tower lobbies, cultural buildings and museums, and airports, along with a few schools and dense public spaces.

I am most familiar with MassMotion but in the past have also used Legion, STEPS, Vissim and Paramics (S and Q). I am not on the tools any longer as my role now is primarily as a Project Director, though I still get into the weeds with respect to project (aka modelling) requirements, QA/QC, outputs and results interpretation.

With over 18 years of experience in transport planning, traffic engineering, and modelling, I have developed a deep and practical understanding of transport and land use interactions across a wide range of contexts.

As Regional Head of Professional Services at Aimsun, I have led and advised on numerous high-profile projects involving strategic, mesoscopic, and microsimulation modelling, as well as real-time predictive systems such as Aimsun Live. My work spans across Australia, New Zealand, China, and the Middle East, where I have directed, managed and assisted the development and deployment of integrated modelling frameworks, including the Tactical Adelaide Model. These projects required not only technical expertise in model calibration, validation, and scenario testing, but also a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, system design, and project delivery.

I have also contributed to the advancement of modelling methodologies, by providing feedback to numerous modelling guidelines. 

For the past 10 years I have enjoyed working in the transport modelling and planning sector delivering transport infrastructure projects across both private firms and various Government bodies. I offer deep holistic technical expertise across the full spectrum of transport modelling including strategic modelling, mesoscopic modelling, microsimulation modelling, and intersection analysis. I have worked on a variety of projects including model development projects, toll road projects, statewide freight modelling projects, as well as public transport planning projects.

• Led and delivered a major update (>100 changes) to the Operational Modelling Guidelines for Main Roads WA, ensuring best practices in traffic and strategic modelling.
• Advancing operational modelling capabilities within my TMR branch, specifically improving forecasting methods and data analysis and reporting techniques.
• Experience using strategic modelling tools like ROM24 and the Department of Transport WA‚ land use data to create realistic, data-driven traffic growth projections for both business and project cases.
• Exploring land use models such as LUPTAI to better understand and assess Queensland's Transport Network. This knowledge supports senior management in making informed decisions regarding planning and infrastructure development.
• Current position allows me to combine technical modelling to inform strategic decision-making and transport policy shaping from priorisation to network performance indicators. Seeking to incorporate land-use insights for more holistic view.

I have over 25 years' of hands-on experience in the development and application of local transport modelling systems as well as national and international transport and land-use models in both the private and public sector. My experience in model development (micro, meso and macro) ranges from the specification phase, estimation, validation, application on projects as well as peer reviews. I have a Masters of Data Science Strategy and Leadership from RMIT, a Masters of Engineering Science (Transport) from Monash University and a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of Queensland.

Phillip is an experienced transport and traffic modeller with over 20 years in the consultancy sector.

Phillip has gained detailed knowledge of strategic, microscopic, and micro-simulation modelling  packages including, but not limited to EMME, TRACKS, and Aimsum. He is highly proficient in the use of Geospatial analysis packages such as ArcPro, QGIS and MapInfo.

Phillip utilises his prior experience  in programming to develop software and utilities for  assisting modelling analysis and bespoke large area transport models. He is a regular contact for the Department of Transport and Main Roads‚ (TMR) modelling group in assisting in improving the processing efficiency of their EMME based Strategic Transport Models

I have 20 years of experience in the transport industry, primarily as a strategic transport modeller. But I have also spent my fair share of time working with / reviewing / challenging micro, meso and pedestrian models. I have experience all across ANZ as well as in the UK, Middle East and various South Pacific Islands. Special interests include behavioural travel surveys as such Household Travel Surveys, Stated Preference and emerging vehicle telematics. 

As a final-year civil engineering student at Swinburne University of Technology, I have developed a strong foundation in transport and land use modelling through dedicated coursework and practical projects, particularly in road engineering. My experience in road design involved analysing traffic flow, assessing intersection performance, and optimising alignments while considering design constraints such as grade, curvature, and earthwork volumes.

These tasks required evaluating how proposed road infrastructure interacts with existing land use and future development plans. In our road engineering project, I undertook multiple alignment reviews to meet grade requirements and collaborated closely with team members to ensure the selected route was both technically feasible and contextually appropriate.

This gave me valuable insights into how transport design must be responsive to land use patterns and planning policies. Additionally, I have attended AITPM events and am developing my proficiency in tools such as SIDRA and GIS. These experiences have strengthened my interest in transport modelling and its application in sustainable urban development. I am enthusiastic about contributing to TMN activities and bringing a student perspective to ongoing discussions around modelling practices and innovation.

I have over a decade of experience in traffic and transport engineering, with a strong focus on transport modelling and planning. I am currently working as a Traffic and Transport Researcher at RMIT University on a major rail transport project aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of Victoria‚ rail network. This work involves transport modelling, scenario analysis, and life cycle assessment to evaluate sustainable operational and infrastructure interventions. In parallel, I am undertaking an industry-sponsored PhD focused on the design and optimisation of integrated, sustainable road transport and logistics networks.

This research involves the development of a Decision Support System (DSS) that integrates transport modelling, sustainability metrics, and real-time information technologies. Previously, as a Senior Traffic Engineer, I led over 20 modelling and planning projects, conducting traffic simulations, capacity assessments, multimodal network evaluations, and feasibility studies. My responsibilities have consistently included technical modelling, stakeholder engagement, and implementing efficient, evidence-based transport solutions aligned with broader land use and sustainability objectives.