HENG Salpiseth, PhD Research Proposal
April 17, 2012
Model formulation and evaluation of adaptation actions through model validation on real road transport network (Jan– Dec 2014): Adaptive options based on the literature review above and analysis above will be prioritized using economic cost-benefit analysis of adaptive responses with defining tradeoffs, and select alternative course of action. A complex mathematics model for optimizing cost of countermeasures on the road network under different durations and magnitudes of incident scenarios will be proposed in order to plan and provide more resilient road network. The model is to be developed with consideration of the recovery at early stage through resilient road transport system for better Business Continuity Plan. The objective functions will include: 1. Minimize (Total Cost = Recovery cost + Investment in Adaptation Actions) 2. Maximize (Level of Continuing Transport Business after the disaster occured) Define sources of funding, disscussion, recommendation and conclusion (Jan – June 2015): It is important to find ways to avoid compromising short-term system efficiency and mobility objectives over long term adaptation projects such as increased costs of maintenance, retrofitting, redesign, rebuilding, or relocation. Responses from the interview above will be discussed on possible source of funding the climate adaptation. Finally, the study will discuss how to incorporate most feasible adaptation actions into the planning of urban transport system throughout sensivity analysis. Revision and thesis writting (Jul - Dec 2015) The research study is expected to produce academic papers to be published in local and International Journals, and to be presented in relevant conferences. The publication of the result of the study would contribution to the research in this field whereas many feedbacks is expected to acquired for further improvement of the study for final thesis writting. f. Expected Outcomes The expected outcomes of the proposed study are: 1.
Contribution to urban transport system planning in the region This research study is to contribute promoting resilient and robust transport infrastructure in order to stimulate economic growth of the Greater Mekong Subregion within the context of environmental stewardship.
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Target Conferences o Australian Transport Research Forum (ATRF) 2014, 2015 o Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS) 2015 o World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) 2015 o Other conferences relevant to Transportation and Climate Change
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Target Journals o Emerald journals: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management o Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment o Transport Policy (Journal of WCTRS) o Journal of EASTS 2015 o Other scientific Journals relevant to Transportation and Climate Change Page 5 of 5