Research and innovation
Research themes and centres
Virtuocity
Virtuocity is a unique programme for city simulation and co-design which provides a world-leading technical platform and leverages research and innovation expertise from across the University.
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Rail Centre
Our aim is to enhance understanding of the economics of rail transport demand and supply, rail operation and control, and the economic value of rail technical innovation and investment.
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Choice Modelling Centre
We bring together expertise from a range of disciplines to work both in modelling choices and the development of surveys and techniques for capturing data on choices.
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Connected and Shared Mobility
Our research aims to shape future sustainable transport systems by addressing the dynamic interaction between emerging technologies and the evolving mobility of people and goods.
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Global South
We are finding ways to transform transport environments in the Global South to address mobility and access challenges faced by low income populations in developing cities.
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Automation
Research conducted under this theme is focussed on understanding the human factors implications and challenges of connected and automated vehicles.
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Digital Futures
Research under the Digital Futures theme, a part of the ‘Big Data’ genre, aims to harness the potential of new forms of digital data to generate policy relevant insights for the transport sector.
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Research projects
Our research expertise is driving solutions to global issues, shaping environmental planning, protection and influencing our transport future. You can search and read our impactful, innovative and highly diverse projects in our Research directory.
Driving simulator
The University of Leeds driving simulator is one of the most advanced driving research environments in the world; and allows research into driver behaviour to be performed in accurately controlled and repeatable laboratory conditions. The facility consists of a large motion-based driving simulator, an advanced commercial truck simulator, and an immersive pedestrian laboratory.
Research degrees
Studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
Search our PhD projects, ideas, funding opportunities, research areas and PhD supervisors.
Early career researchers
Our spotlight series showcases the world-leading research that is being conducted by ECR staff in our Faculty, the next generation of our impact-led research and innovation community. Read their stories and learn more about their challenges and successes.
