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David A Hensher

David Hensher is Professor of Management, and Founding Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS): The Australian Key Centre of Teaching and Research in Transport Management in The Business School at The University of Sydney. ).

In January 2023, David was appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. David is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA), Recipient of the 2009 IATBR (International Association of Travel Behaviour Research) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for his long-standing and exceptional contribution to IATBR as well as to the wider travel behaviour community, Recipient of the 2006 Engineers Australia Transport Medal for lifelong contribution to transportation, and Recipient of the 2009 Bus NSW (Bus and Coach Association) Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award. Partner in the Volvo Educational and Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Bus Rapid Transit (2010 onwards), Former Member of the Singapore Land Transport Authority International Advisory Panel (Chaired by Minister of Transport), Honorary Fellow Singapore Land Transport Authority Academy, Past President of the International Association of Travel Behaviour Research and a Vice-Chair of the International Scientific Committee of the World Conference of Transport Research.

David is the Executive Chair and Co-Founder of The International Conference in Competition and Ownership of Land Passenger Transport (the Thredbo Series), now in its 34th year. David has over 75,000 citations of his contributions in Google Scholar (20th most cited academic at the University of Sydney in all disciplines) and an H-index of 121 and i10-index of 533. Recognised in September 2020 and 2021 as Australia’s leading researcher in the field of Transportation as reported in the Australian newspaper’s review of Australia’s research excellence.

Making workers return to the office might not make them any more productive, despite what the NSW premier says

Aug 12, 2024 06:01 am UTC| Business

Announcing the directive to work primarily in an approved office, NSW Premier Chris Minns said overseas studies showed people were less productive when working from home. There is a drop in mentorship. There is less of...

Economy

Brazil Economists Expect Rate Hike After 11 Weeks of Stability Amid Stronger Economic Growth

Brazilian economists now anticipate a rate hike at the upcoming monetary policy meeting, ending an 11-week streak of stable interest rate forecasts. This shift follows stronger-than-expected economic growth in the second...

Russia’s Birth Rate Hits 25-Year Low Amid Population Decline and War in Ukraine

Russias birth rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1999, with only 599,600 children born in the first half of 2024. This 6% decrease from 2023 presents a major demographic challenge as the nation also faces rising...

금 가격 하락세, 인플레이션 발표 앞두고 사상 최고치 근접

화요일 아시아 거래에서 금 가격이 소폭 하락했지만, 거래자들이 미국의 주요 인플레이션 데이터를 기다리며 최근 최고점 근처에서 유지되었다. 이는 연방준비제도(Fed)의 금리 인하 계획에 대한 추가 신호를 제공할 것으로...

아시아 증시 상승, 인플레이션 주목… 중국은 미국 불안으로 하락

화요일 대부분의 아시아 증시는 투자자들이 다가오는 인플레이션 데이터를 주목하며 금리 인하에 대한 단서를 찾는 가운데, 전날 미국 월가의 반등을 따라 상승했다. 중국 시장은 여러 중국 바이오테크 기업에 대한 새로운 제재 법안을...

중국 8월 무역수지 증가, 수출 예상 상회

중국의 8월 무역수지가 예상보다 크게 증가했으며, 이는 미국과 그 동맹국들이 부과한 무역 제재에도 불구하고 중국의 수출 산업이 견고함을 보여주었다. 하지만 수입은 예상보다 훨씬 느린 속도로 증가해, 내수 수요 둔화에 대한...

Politics

Crypto Gains Influence as a Key Issue in the US Election for the First Time According to Survey

Cryptocurrency regulation is emerging as a pivotal issue in the upcoming US presidential election, with a majority of crypto owners factoring candidates positions on the subject into their voting decisions, according to a...

백악관, 헌터 바이든 사면하지 않을 것 확인, 정치적 논쟁 촉발 백악관, 헌터 바이든 사면하지 않을 것 확인, 정치적 논쟁 촉발

백악관은 조 바이든(Joe Biden) 대통령이 아들 헌터 바이든(Hunter Biden)의 연방 사건에서 유죄를 인정한 후에도 그를 사면하지 않을 것이라고 재확인했다. 고위 행정부 관계자들에 의해 명확해진 이 결정은 헌터 바이든이 세금 범죄 및...

도널드 트럼프, 2024년 재선 시 선거 부정 행위에 대한 강력한 형사 처벌 공약

도널드 트럼프는 선거 무결성에 대한 발언 수위를 높이며, 2024년 대선에서 승리할 경우 선거 사기에 연루된 개인들에게 장기 징역형을 부과하겠다고 약속했다. 이 같은 발언은 미국의 선거 과정이 손상되었다는 그의 지속적인 주장을...

도널드 트럼프, 표현의 자유 회복 약속, 2024년 당선 시 연방 검열 금지 행정명령 추진

위스콘신 유세에서 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령은 연방 정부의 표현의 자유 제한을 단속하겠다고 공언하며, 2024년 대선에서 승리할 경우 단호한 조치를 취하겠다고 약속했다. 트럼프는 연방 공무원들이 협력하여 언론을 제한하는 것을...

도널드 트럼프, 선거인단 승리 유력, 새로운 여론조사 확실한 승리 시사

최근 뉴욕 타임스/시에나(New York Times/Siena) 여론조사는 정치권에 충격을 안기며 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령이 이번 11월 선거인단에서 압도적인 승리를 눈앞에 두고 있음을 시사했다. 이 여론조사는 트럼프가 거의 100%에 가까운 승리...

Science

Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX Starship’s First Mars Mission Set for 2026

Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceXs Starship will launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2026. This historic flight will test the rockets ability to land on the red planet, and crewed missions are planned for 2028....

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

Technology

AI Crypto Sees Gains as Apple Intelligence Introduces New AI Tools for iPhone 16

Leading AI-powered cryptocurrency When it was called Fetch, it was actually the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET).AI and SingularityNET (AGIX) are two of the top 200 performing cryptocurrencies, and AI-related...

Toyota Secures Approval for All-Solid-State EV Battery Production in Japan, Aims for 2028 Release

Japans Ministry of Trade and Industry has granted Toyota approval to develop all-solid-state electric vehicle batteries. This certification enables Toyota to lead the next generation of EV battery production in Japan, with...

Tesla-Funded Bus Line Begins Service for Giga Berlin Employees, Offering Daily Commutes

Tesla has launched a new bus line connecting its Giga Berlin factory with surrounding areas. The service, operating six times daily, provides employees with an alternative, Tesla-funded transportation option. This...

Bitcoin in SpaceX’s Vault: Elon Musk’s Company Holds $471M in BTC, Arkham Reports

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, holds 8,285 Bitcoin valued at $471.48 million, per Arkham Intelligence. The company has retained its crypto assets for over two years, showcasing its long-term confidence in Bitcoin. SpaceX...

TSMC to Receive First High NA EUV Machine This Month, Strengthening Competitive Edge

TSMC is set to receive its first high NA EUV machine from ASML later this month, bolstering its competitive edge over rivals like Samsung. The advanced scanner, priced at over 400 million, will enhance TSMCs ability to...