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Professor, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University

Matthew Burke is a Professor in the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University. He holds two important Chair positions at Griffith: the Transport Academic Partnership Chair, funded by the Queensland Government Dept of Transport and Main Roads, and the Transport Innovation and Research Hub Chair, funded by Brisbane City Council. Having previously worked in transport and land use planning at all three tiers of government, Matthew’s research is presently focused on issues of travel behavior, transport accessibility, public transport, e-bikes and scooters, and active transport (walking, cycling).

Experience

  • 2021–present
    Professor, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University
  • 2015–2021
    Associate Professor, Cities Research Centre/Institute, Griffith University
  • 2012–2014
    Senior Research Fellow, Urban Research Program, Griffith University
  • 2005–2011
    Research Fellow, Urban Research Program, Griffith University
  • 2002–2004
    Senior Project Officer/Senior Advisor (Policy), Queensland Transport

Education

  • 2005 
    University of Queensland, PhD (Planning)
  • 1997 
    University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Planning and Design (Planning) (Hons)

Professional Memberships

  • Planning Institute of Australia
  • Standing Committee on Ferry Transportation, Transportation Research Board, US National Academy of Sciences
  • Executive Committee, Australasian Transport Research Forum
  • International Developments in Light Rail Sub-Committee, Transportation Research Board, US National Academy of Sciences
  • International Scientific Committee - Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies
  • Queensland Government Fares Advisory Panel
  • Queensland Government Bus Safety Forum
  • Queensland Government Cycling Advisory Group
  • Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Transport Strategy Advisory Committee
  • City of Gold Coast Active Transport Reference Group

Research Areas

  • Transport Planning (120506)
  • Urban And Regional Studies (Excl. Planning) (160404)
  • Urban And Regional Planning (1205)