Dr. Sohani Liyanage

Dr Sohani Liyanage is a Research Fellow in Sustainable Transport at Swinburne University of Technology. With over seven years of diverse experience spanning industry, research, and academia, she has established herself as a specialist in Sustainable Transport Research. Sohani holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the Swinburne University of Technology, complemented by a Master of Engineering in Transport Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology. Her current work is focused on sustainable transportation and supply chain decarbonisation research. Her work is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices within supply chains, addressing critical environmental challenges, and exploring innovative solutions for an eco-friendly future. Sohani actively contributes her profound research, transport modelling, and data science expertise. She has a well-rounded skill set that encompasses data-driven transport modelling, traffic simulation, optimisation techniques, and travel demand forecasting models, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning. Sohani accrued three years of valuable engineering consultancy experience at SMEC, contributing to major infrastructure projects in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. Her practical experience enriches her research work, providing valuable insights into real-world applications.