ProfessorAshim Debnath

Associate Head of School, Research

Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Engineering

  • Associate Head of School, Research
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Engineering
  • +61 3 522 73528 (Work)
  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

TEACHING EXPERTISE

Prof Debnath teaches Traffic and Transportation Engineering to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Leveraging his leadership in Transport Engineering and extensive industry-engaged research, he has translated research insights into teaching curricula to facilitate practical and real-world learning experiences. Grounded in contemporary pedagogical models, his teaching integrates industry standards and real-world transport case studies to create highly authentic learning environments that make learning enjoyable, inclusive, and tailored to meet diverse student needs. He creates a fun and engaging learning environment by incorporating humour to make complex transport engineering concepts relatable to individuals and everyday travel.

 

He is currently the unit chair and an active educator of SEV402_SEV702 'Traffic and Transportation Engineering', which is offered to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In addition, he led the design and development of several units and microcredentials focused on Transportation Infrastructure Systems and Railway Engineering.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

  • UNIT TAUGHT
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    SEV402 Traffic and Transportation Engineering
  • UNIT TAUGHT
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    SEN728 Transportation Infrastructure Systems
  • CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
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    External Interfaces for Automated Vehicles in Shared Spaces
    Sara Elisabeth Brill - School of Engineering
  • COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
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    Examination of the Commonly Omitted Factors in Pedestrian Safety Analysis
    Sadia Afroza - School of Engineering - 2024
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    Driver Merging Preference, Behaviour, and Strategies in Work Zones
    Sajani Dias Wickramaratne Siriwardene - School of Engineering - 2024
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    Operational and Safety Analysis of Road User Interactions in Shared Spaces
    Amrit Ghimire - School of Engineering - 2026
  • CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    Risk Allocation on Transport Megaprojects: An Institutional Theory Perspective
    Thomas Darren Michael Moore - School of Architecture and Built Environment
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    Safety Assessment of Work Zone Merging Events Using Innovative Surrogate Measures
    Tharindu Kasun Ranawake Ranawakachchi Kankanamge - School of Engineering
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    Developing a Real-Time Risk Measure for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs).
    Hishma Mansukh Shah - School of Engineering
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    Road crossing, automated vehicles and behavioural adaptation
    Sachita Shahi - School of Engineering
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    Modelling Driver Behaviour at Entry, Mid-Block and Exit Sections of Freeway Using Naturalistic Driving Study
    Gayathri Aluwala - School of Engineering
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    Simulation and Analysis of Interactions Between Vulnerable Road Users and Automated Vehicles
    Dhanushka Sandaruwan Marukku Kankanamalage Don - School of Engineering
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    Surrogate Safety Assessment of Micromobility Turning Movement to Improve Geometric Design and Safety
    Hun Hwangbo - School of Engineering
  • COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISION
    A Secured Peer-to-Peer Resource Matchmaking for Internet of Things Cyber Marketplace
    Angela An - School of Information Technology - 2026