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Research Interests
Dr Davies' research interest is in transport policy and regulation. He looks to use his knowledge of emerging technology trajectories to support the development of policy and regulatory actions that optimise, adapt or radically transform the mobility system in order to minimise the negative impacts of road transport. It is multi-disciplinary, linking engineering, social sciences and business.
In support of the above Dr Davies has participated in the following activities.
- Vehicle Safety - Development of the next generation of vehicle passive safety tests that have subsequently been adopted by regulatory and consumer testing bodies
- Transport Decarbonisation - Undertaking various policy influencing positions, including as nominated representative for UK Government
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - Leading on the UK activity (as part of the UK CAV testbed) to develop test and assessment approaches for CAV
His research publications amount to 23 academic journal articles; 2 book chapters; 37 conference papers (majority presented at international industry focused conferences) and his research was submitted for previous UK Research Excellence Assessments.
In support of the above the following is provide as a overview Dr Davies' career within the motorsport sector, the Transport Research Laboratory; Cardiff University and Coventry Univeristy:
- Motorsport Engineering and Vehicle Design - Dr Davies has worked for a number of vehicle constructors and suppliers to the motorsport and specialist vehicle sector. Dr Davies was a member of the design team for vehicles entered into the Le Mans, US Indy Car and the Japanese Formula Nippon race-series.
- Vehicle Safety and Biomechanics – Dr Davies has been involved with the development of the next generation of anthropometric test devices, the development of safety standards for vehicle occupants and improvement of the protection of vulnerable road users.
- Transport Policy - Of critical importance to the success of alternative vehicle technologies (such as those being developed in the University) is creating the appropriate policy environment and regulatory framework into which they can be deployed. Dr Davies has established and led on strong cross-disciplinary research, linking engineering with economics/business to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis leading to the formulation of recommendations for policy and regulation.
Dr Davies is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Member of the Institute for Future Transport and Cities.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Brunel University
Keywords
- HE Transportation and Communications
- Decarbonisation
- Policy
- Electrification
- TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
- Policy
- Regulation
- Safety
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Projects
Workshop on the identification, development and diffusion of pathways to accelerated decarbonisation of road transport
1/01/20 → 31/01/21
Project: Other
IEA HEV-TCP: Task 41, Electric Freight Vehicles
Davies, H., Schmid, S., Deniz, Ö., Mueller, W., Aufdereggen, S. & Çatay, B.
8/05/19 → 31/03/21
Project: Research
Trusted Intelligent Connected Autonomous Vehicles (TIC-IT)
Parkes, A., Bastien, C., Davies, H. & Ekambaram, K.
1/01/18 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
Research Output
Computing Brain White and Grey Matter Injury Severity in a Traumatic Fall
Bastien, C., Sturgess, C. N., Davies, H. & Cheng, X., 22 Sep 2020, In : Mathematical and Computational Applications. 25, 3, 61.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Exploring the impact of policy on road transport in 2050 opportunities to accelerate reduction in carbon emissions
Davies, H., Jul 2020, In : Johnson Matthey Technology Review. 64, 3, p. 252-262 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Incentives for quick penetration of electric vehicles in five European countries: perceptions from experts and stakeholders.
Santos, G. & Davies, H., Jul 2020, In : Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 137, p. 326-342 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
3
Citations
(Scopus)
2
Downloads
(Pure)
Road Safety Trust (RST 65-3-2017) “Reducing Road Traffic Casualties through Improved Forensic Techniques and Vehicle Design (“RoaD”) - Final Report
Bastien, C., Davies, H., Sturgess, C. N. & Wellings, R., 22 May 2020, (Submitted) 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Small Electric Vehicles - International View on Sustainable Vehicle Concepts
Davies, H. (ed.), Schmid, S. (ed.), Vinkx, L. (ed.), Brost, M. (ed.) & Ewert, A. (ed.), 2020, (In preparation) Springer Nature.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology or Edited Book
Activities
National Road Safety Conference
Huw Davies (Speaker)10 Nov 2020 → 11 Nov 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
12th Transport Data Initiative
Huw Davies (Speaker)26 Feb 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
A Method To Calculate Brain AIS Trauma Scorefrom a Finite Element Model
Christophe Bastien (Speaker), Huw Davies (Speaker), Clive Neal Sturgess (Speaker)18 Jun 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
International Telecommunications Union - Focus Group Artificial Intelligence for Assisted and Autonomous Driving (External organisation)
Huw Davies (Member)Jan 2020 → Dec 2021
Activity: Membership › Membership of working group
2nd Annual Automotive Safety Summit
Christophe Bastien (Speaker), Huw Davies (Speaker)18 Sep 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Press / Media
Intelligent Transport - The challenge of assessing CAV performance
2/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Traffic Technology Today - How to create AV regulations that enhance innovation
20/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
'There are more failures as tech pushed to limit': overcoming the autonomous vehicle 'hype cycle'
7/06/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
The car industry - Rear Vision - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Huw Davies, Paul Nieuwenhuis & Eric Harwit
29/10/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Automotive Testing Technology International - Industry Opinion
13/09/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment