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)