Name: Nick Hurley
Title: PhD research student
Affiliation: Monash University
Nicholas Hurley is a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Monash University. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from Monash University, an MSc in Transport from Imperial College London, and an MBA from Melbourne Business School. His research investigates the intersection of transport infrastructure and regional economic development, focusing on the causal mechanisms linking high-speed rail to innovation. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, he aims to optimise public transport networks to deliver sustainable, long-term societal benefits.
Quals: BE (Hons), MSc (Transport), MBA, GAICD, CFA
- Hurley N Kamruzzaman L and Currie G (2025) “High-speed rail and regional innovation: How well is it measured?” TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES Volume 34, November 2025, 101647
- Hurley N, Kamruzzaman L and Currie G (2025) “High-speed rail and innovation: Unpacking the mechanisms” AUSTRALASIAN TRANSPORT RESEARCH FORUM 2025 Auckland New Zealand November 18th-21st