Phil's main area of research is in fields related to 'Intelligent Transport Systems'. This covers the innovative use of new technologies, fundamental technical and applications research, demonstrations, proof-of concept, evaluation, delivering the evidence base and informing policy.
Although the research covers a wide portfolio, key areas of reearch include road user charging, e-tolling, demand management, the use of smartcards for transport, ID and citizen-card applications, delivery of information to mobile sources, mobile ad-hoc wireless sytems and sensors, intelligent infrastructure and policy/technologies issues related to transport/energy/environment low-carbon transport and climate change.