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2013
Tuesday, October 1st
10:35 AM

A Mobile Based Integrated Outage Management System

Nampiraja Enose, Infosys Labs, Bangalore

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

Coastal Reservoir - The Trend of Water Supply in New Era

Shu-Qing Yang, University of Wollongong

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

Data-Driven Forecasts of Regional Demand for Infrastructure Services

Jun Ma, University of Wollongong
Rohan Wickramasuriya, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong
Murad Safadi, University of Wollongong

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

Modelling Framework for Regional Integrated Simulation of Transportation Network and Activity-Based Demand (Polaris)

Joshua Auld, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Michael Hope, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Hubert Ley, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Bo Xu, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Kuilin Zhang, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Vadim Sokolov, Argonne National Laboratory, USA

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

A Star Schema for Utility Network Analysis and Visualisation in a Geo-Business Intelligence Environment

Sasha Sadegholvaad, University of Wollongong
Rohan Wickramasuriya, University of Wollongong
Jun Ma, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Coping with New Challenges in Water Resources Management in Bangladesh

Md. Shahadat Hossain, Institute of Water Modelling, Bangaldesh
Musfiqur Rahman, Institute of Water Modelling, Bangladesh
Mir. Md. Tamim, University of Bangladesh

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Modelling and Data Frameworks for Understanding Infrastructure Systems through a Systems-of-Systems Lens

Matthew J. Berryman, University of Wollongong
Rohan Wickramasuriya, University of Wollongong
Vu Lam Co, University of Wollongong
Qun Chen, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Realising the Data Hubs Concept for Urban Research in Australia

Phillip Delaney, University of Melbourne
Chris Pettit, University of Melbourne

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:25 AM

Bio-Inspired Cost-Effective Access to Big Data

Lijuan Wang, University of Wollongong
Jun Shen, University of Wolllongong

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

11:25 AM

SMART Infrastructure Dashboard: A Fusion between Business Intelligence and Geographic Information Systems

Rohan Wickramasuriya, University of Wollongong
Jun Ma, University of Wollongong
Vivek Somashekar, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong
Matthew Berryman, University of Wollongong

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

12:00 PM

Engineering Infrastructures for Resilience and Growth

Theresa Brown, Sandia National Laboratories, United States

12:00 PM - 12:35 PM

2:10 PM

Analyzing Interdependent National Infrastructure Provisions Under Extreme Climate Risk

Raghav Pant, University of Oxford
Scott Thacker, University of Oxford
Jim W. Hall, University of Oxford
Stuart Barr, Newcastle University
David Alderson, University of Oxford

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

Efficiency and Equity Analysis of Toll Pricing on Sydney Harbour Bridge with Heterogeneous Travellers

S. Wang, University of Wollongong
M. Dunbar, University of Wollongong
M. Harrison, University of Wollongong

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

Structuring Socio-Technical Complexity in Infrastructure Systems: The Biogas System

Reinier Verhoog, Delft University of Technology
Amineh Ghorbani, Delft University of Technology
Gerard P.J. Dijkema, Delft University of Technology
Margot P.C. Weijnen, Delft University of Technology

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:35 PM

Evolving a Climate-Resilient Electricity Infrastructure in the Netherlands

L. Andrew Bollinger, Delft University of Technology
Gerard P.J. Dijkema, Delft University of Technology
Igor Nikolic, Delft University of Technology

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

Incorporating Time-Series Into an Interindustry Analysis to Model the Regional Economic Structure: A Case Study of the Illawarra

Ashkan Masouman, University of Wollongong
Charles Harvie, University of Wollongong

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

Punctuality Improvement in Australian Rail Freight Network by Transit Time Management

Hadi Ghaderi, Australian Maritime College
Mohammad-Reza Namazi-Rad, University of Wollongong
Payam Mokhtarian, University of Wollongong
Jiangang Fei, Australian Maritime College
Stephen Cahoon, Australian Maritime College
Tin Kin Ho, University of Wollongong

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

How Do We Ensure the Assessment of Infrastructure Resilience is Proportionate to the Risk?

Matthew Holmes, Newcastle University
Anna Provost, United Utilities PLC
Derek Clucas, United Utilities PLC
Sean Wilkinson, Newcastle University

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:00 PM

Strategic Appraisal of Interdependent Infrastructure Provision: A Case Study from the Thames Hub

Kate Young, Oxford University
Jim Hall, Oxford University

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:00 PM

The planning and funding of road infrastructure via PPPs

John Gardiner, University of Wollongong

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:45 PM

Next Generation Infrastructure Implications of Autonomous Vehicles and Transport Automation

Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University

3:45 PM - 4:20 PM

Wednesday, October 2nd
9:05 AM

Future Cities: Meeting the Brundtland Challenge

Nick Tyler, University College London

9:05 AM - 9:40 AM

10:35 AM

A Decision Framework for Investment in Supply Chain Driven Intermodal Systems

S. Hallock, DRH Logistics International

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

A General Framework for Infrastructure System Reliability Modelling and Analysis

Payam Mokhtarian, University of Wollongong
Mohammad-Reza Namazi-Rad, University of Wollongong
Tin Kin Ho, University of Wollongong

10:35 AM - 10:35 AM

10:35 AM

Agency in Transport Service: Implications of Traveller Mode Choice Objective and Latent Attributes Using Random Parameter Logit Model

A. H.M. Anwar, University of Wollongong
K. Tieu, University of Wollongong
P. Gibson, University of Wollongong
K. T. Win, University of Wollongong
M. J. Berryman, University of Wollongong

10:35 AM - 11:10 AM

10:35 AM

The Roles of Evolutionary Computation, Fitness Landscape, Constructive Methods and Local Searches in the Development of Adaptive Systems for Infrastructure Planning

Mehrdad Amirghasemi, University of Wollongong
Reza Zamani, University of Wollongong

10:35 AM - 11:10 AM

11:00 AM

A Framework for Integrated Energy Systems, Infrastructure and Services Optimization with Visualization and Simulation Platform for Low-carbon Precincts

Aumnad Phdungsilp, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Ivo Martinac, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Tuan Ngo, University of Melbourne

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

A New Approach to Bridge Infrastructure Management

Maria Rashidi, University of Wollongong
Peter Gibson, University of Wollongong
Tin Kin Ho, University of Wollongong

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

A Semi-Deterministic Approach for Modelling of Urban Travel Demand

Nam Huynh, University of Wollongong
Nagesh Shukla, University of Wollongong
Albert Munoz, University of Wollongong
Vu Lam Cao, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Estimating the Emission Reduction Potential of Australian Transport

David Cosgrove, Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics, Canberra
David Gargett, Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics, Canberra
Caroline Evans, ARRB Group, Victoria
Paul Graham, CSIRO

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:25 AM

A Study of the Dynamic Behaviour of Daily Load Curve for Short Term Predictions

K. A.D. Deshani, University of Colombo
Liwan Liyanage-Hansen, University of Western Sydney
M. D.T. Attygalle, University of Colombo
A. Karunaratne, University of Colombo

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

11:25 AM

Cost Benefit Analysis - Key Features and Future Directions

M. Spiller, SGS Economics and Planning
Y. Deng, SGS Economics and Planning

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

11:25 AM

London Underground - a Success Story: Transforming Neglected Urban Railway Intrastructure to Meet Capacity and Connectivity Demands

N. Badstuber, University College London
C. Smales, London Rail Development

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

12:00 PM

Infrastructure Planning and Financing in Korea - an Insight to Economic Development

Kang Soo Kim, Korean Development Institute

12:00 PM - 12:35 PM

2:10 PM

Cost-Driven Residential Energy Management for Adaption of Smart Grid and Local Power Generation

Weiliang Zhao, University of Wollongong
Paul Cooper, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong
Lan Ding, University of Wollongong

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

The Potential of MISTER Personal Rapid Transit to Sustain the Mobility and Development of Modern Communities

Richard F. Di Bona, Consultant, Hong Kong
Olgierd S. Mikosza, MISTER Corporation, New Zealand

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

Transport Infrastructure Renewal in the Context of an Ageing Society in European Cities in the 21st Century

Agnieszka Labus, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:35 PM

Energy Efficiency Dashboard for Small Businesses in the Illawarra

M. Safadi, University of Wollongong
J. Ma, University of Wollongong
R. Wickramasuriya, University of Wollongong
V. Somashekar, University of Wollongong
O. El Fakih, University of Wollongong
L. Yalan, NSW Office of Heritage and the Environment

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

Travel Journey Appraisal: Communicative Evaluation of Service Experience

Rodney J. Clarke, University of Wollongong
H. K. Brown, University of Wollongong

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

What Makes a City Liveable? Implications for Next-Generation Infrastructure Services

J. M. Leach, University of Birmingham
S. E. Lee, University of Birmingham
P. A. Braithwaite, University of Birmingham
C. J. Bouch, University of Birmingham
N. Grayson, Birmingham City Council
C. D.F. Rogers, University of Birmingham

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

A Probabilistic Predictive Model for Residential Mobility in Australia

Mohammad-Reza Namazi-Rad, University of Wollongong
N. Shukla, University of Wollongong
A. Munoz, University of Wollongong
P. Mokhtarian, University of Wollongong
J. Ma, University of Wollongong

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:00 PM

Metamorphosis: Grid 2.0 Emerging at the Edge of the World

Roger Bradbury, Australian National University
Fred Popowich, Simon Fraser University

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:00 PM

The Care of Victims: Implications of the Productivity Commission’s Proposed No Fault Insurance Scheme

Mark Harrison, University of Wollongong

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

4:55 PM

Transport Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Infrastructure Development

Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Nagoya University

4:55 PM - 5:30 PM

Thursday, October 3rd
9:05 AM

Macroeconomic Outcomes from Infrastructure Spending in Australia

Warwick McKibben, Australian National University

9:05 AM - 9:40 AM

10:35 AM

An Evaluation of Spatial Network Modeling To Aid Sanitation Planning In Informal Settlements Using Crowd-Sourced Data

Tomas Holderness, University of Wollongong
Ruth Kennedy-Walker, Newcastle University
David Alderson, Newcastle University
Barbara Evans, University of Leeds

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

Connected Mobility Digital Ecosystem: A Case Study on Intelligent Transport Analytics

Edward Dou, University of Wollongong
Peter Eklund, University of Wollongong
Tim Wray, University of Wollongong
Chris Cook, University of Wollongong
Vu The Tran, University of Wollongong

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

Governing Complex Infrastructure Developments: Learning from Successful Megaprojects

Tim Brady, University of Brighton
Andrew Davies, University College London

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

10:35 AM

Identifying Extreme Risks in Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies

K. Tai, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
A. Kizhakkedath, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
J. Lin, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
R. L.K. Tiong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
M. S. Sim, DSO National Laboratories, Singapore

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Modelling Infrastructure Systems for Resilience and Sustainability

Sarah Dunn, Newcastle University
Sean Wilkinson, Newcastle University
Gaihua Fu, Newcastle University
Richard Dawson, Newcastle University

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Resilience of Resource Movements to Disruptive Events

Shaun A. Brown, Newcastle University
Richard Dawson, Newcastle University

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Understanding the National Infrastructural Landscape

T. W. Broyd, University College London
A. Wescott, Institution of Engineers, UK

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM

Using Smartphones to Estimate Road Pavement Condition

Viengnam Douangphachanh, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Hiroyuki Oneyama, Tokyo Metropolitan University

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

11:25 AM

A Systems-based Approach to Creating Value from Infrastructure Interdependencies

Ges Rosenberg, University of Bristol
Neil Carhart, University of Bristol

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

11:25 AM

Technological Vulnerability: Parameters And Definitions

Lindsay J. Robertson, University of Wollongong

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

2:10 PM

A National Scale Infrastructure Database and Modelling Environment for the UK

Stuart Barr, Newcastle University
David Alderston, Newcastle University
Craig Robson, Newcastle University
Alex Otto, University of Oxford
Jim Hall, University of Oxford
Scott Thacker, University of Oxford
Raghav Pant, University of Oxford

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

Assessing the Impact of Virtual Reality-Based Training on Health and Safety Issues in the Mining Industry

Shiva Pedram, University of Wollongong
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong
Bruce Dowsett, Coal Services Pty Ltd

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

Biofuel Energy Production as Catalyst for Sustainable Agriculture in Nigeria

Luke Onyekakeyah, Guardian Editorial Board, Nigeria

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:10 PM

Effective Water Management in the Mahaweli Reservoir System: Analyzing the Inflow of the Upmost Reservoir

W. M.N. Dilini, University of Colombo
Liwan Lyanage-Hansen, University of Western Sydney
M. T.D. Attygalle, University of Colombo
K. D.W. Nandalal, University of Peradeniya

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM

2:35 PM

Action in 8 Domains for an 8 Factor Improvement: Infrastructure with Agency

L. Varga, Cranfield University

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

Evaluation of Accessibility Measures in Practitioner Policy and Their Effectiveness in Non-Metropolitan Areas

Brett Williams, Shoalhaven City Council
Pascal Perez, University of Wollongong

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

Green Infrastructure: Connecting People with Landscapes through Urban Retrofitting

Marci Webster-Mannison, University of Queensland
Malcolm Eadie, E2DESIGNLAB
Sally Boer, E2DESIGNLAB
Peter Breen, E2DESIGNLAB

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

2:35 PM

The Adelaide Desalination Project: A Case Study in the Development and Delivery of Complex Infrastructure Against a Backdrop of Climate Change – Building Security, Resilience, Sustainability and Innovation into Metropolitan Adelaide’s Water Supply System

Milind Kumar, South Australian Water Corporation
Chitra Raju, South Australian Water Corporation

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Data Mining, Simulation and Operational Statistics for Real Time Dynamic Decision Making for Next Generation Infrastructure

Liwan Liyanage-Hansen, University of Western Sydney

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:00 PM

Pilot Application of the Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Tool to Council Road Management

R. Walters, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
S. Lees, Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:00 PM

Zooma – A Feasible Pathway for Australia’s Next Infrastructure Paradigm

Trevor Chorvat, Independent Researcher, Wollongong

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

3:45 PM

Resilient Adaptive and Regenerative Infrastructures for Tomorrow

Edward J. Blakely, University of Sydney

3:45 PM - 4:20 PM