Policy Pathways for Achieving Sustainable Urban Mobility in Emerging Cities

Successful applicants will join VinUniversity’s Smart Green Transformation Center (GREEN-X), College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), as Research assistants / Master’s students / PhD students.

Project Information

In the context of rapid urbanization in Vietnam, major cities such as Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City are facing significant challenges in urban mobility, including traffic congestion, air pollution, road accidents, and increasing pressure on infrastructure systems. At the same time, the transition toward sustainable development models and the commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 have created an urgent need for efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly urban transportation solutions.

This project focuses on exploring solutions and policy pathways to promote sustainable urban mobility in emerging cities in Vietnam. The research emphasizes encouraging green transportation, promoting public transit, improving traffic safety, and preparing for the deployment of future mobility technologies such as autonomous robotaxis.

By combining behavioral research on road users with policy analysis, the project aims to develop evidence-based recommendations to reduce emissions, alleviate congestion and traffic accidents, and enhance the overall quality of urban life.

Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phuoc Quy Duy

Research Objectives

The project focuses on the following key objectives:

(i) Analyze travel behavior and the potential transition toward sustainable transportation modes

(ii) Evaluate and propose policies to promote green mobility solutions such as electric vehicles and public transportation

(iii) Investigate strategies to improve traffic safety in rapidly urbanizing environments

(iv) Examine the impact of future mobility systems, such as autonomous robotaxis, on existing transport systems and user behavior

(v) Develop evidence-based policy recommendations to support sustainable development and the net-zero 2050 target

Through these efforts, the project aims to contribute to the development of smart, sustainable, and resilient urban mobility systems in Vietnam.

Project Contact 

For further information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phuoc Quy Duy via email [email protected] 

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