Shaoyan Zou

Shaoyan Zou is a recent graduate of Monash University, having completed a Master of Professional Engineering in Civil Engineering with a Transport specialisation in 2024. He also holds a double degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) and Commerce from Monash. Shaoyan is currently pursuing a PhD investigating the social distribution of transfer penalties in Melbourne’s public transport network, exploring how the disutility of transferring between services varies across socio-economic groups. His research examines the spatial, behavioural, and theoretical drivers of transfer resistance —  including the role of network design, induced transfer penalties, and the non-physical components of transfer disutility such as anxiety, uncertainty, and perceived effort. His broader interests include road safety, traffic engineering, and intelligent transport systems.

• Master of Professional Civil Engineering (Transport), Monash University, 2024
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Commerce, Monash University, 2021

1. Zou, S. and Delbosc, A. (2024). “The safety benefits of 40 km/h speed limits on local roads.” Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF) 2024. https://australasiantransportresearchforum.org.au/the-safety-benefits-of-40-km-h-speed-limits-on-local-roads/
2. Zou, S., Pimenta, A. and Kamruzzaman, L. (2024). “Assessing the effects of land use patterns on the performance of mobility hubs in the Greater Melbourne Area.” Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF) 2024. https://australasiantransportresearchforum.org.au/assessing-the-effects-of-land-use-patterns-on-the-performance-of-mobility-hubs-in-the-greater-melbourne-area/

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