Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Selby Coxon is the Director of the Mobility Design Lab hosted by the Department of Design at MADA. He holds a PhD, Masters and Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. His professional career spans over thirty years working for both the corporate sector; Philips Electronics and Schlumberger and private consultancy; IDC and Anglo Nordic Design in Europe, Scandinavia and Australia.
His research interests, especially in his current role, concern improvements and far reaching ambitious interventions in the design of mobility, particularly public transport. Research projects undertaken have been for a diverse group of organisations; Metro Trains Melbourne, Yarra Trams, Volgren, Transdev, General Motors and SNCF (the French National Railway).
Key research themes are: -
The implications of automation and driverless vehicles.
Passenger transport user experience.
Implications of new energy systems on design.
The accessibility of mobility infrastructure.
Capacity and crowding.
Speculative new disruptors to current transport orthodoxy.
Education/Academic qualification
Design , PhD, A Design Study of Metropolitan Rail Carriage Interior Configuration to Improve boarding, alighting, passenger dispersal and dwell time stability , MONASH UNIVERSITY
1 Feb 2007 → 1 May 2015
Award Date: 1 May 2015
Industrial Design, Masters by Research, A Domestic Cooking Appliance: A fundamental Re-Evaluation, MONASH UNIVERSITY
1 Feb 2001 → 1 Mar 2004
Award Date: 1 Mar 2004
Industrial Design, Bachelor of Design (Honours), Passenger Airline seating and LCD portable Television, Northumbria University
1 Sept 1984 → 1 Jun 1987
Award Date: 1 Jun 1987
Research area keywords
- automation and driverless vehicles
- user experience
- passenger transport
- new energy systems
- mobility infrastructure
- industrial design
- Design-based research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Self-service airport security checkpoint
Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aung, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Camens, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morfuni, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thiessen, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hwang, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kalms, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Coxon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Laubscher, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Millward, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Luzuriaga, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Webb, I. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ma, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lertruangamorn, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lu, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Ma, Y. (Associate Investigator (AI))
30/09/21 → 30/08/26
Project: Research
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Development of Next Generation Tram Stop Platforms Using Recycled Materials
Ravitharan, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Coxon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gresil, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Yarra Trams, Integrated Recycling Pty Ltd (trading as Ircomposite), Advanced Circular Polymer Pty Ltd, Sustainability Victoria
1/11/21 → 30/12/24
Project: Research
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Transitioning Victoria’s Bus Fleet to Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions
Napper, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Coxon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fridman, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Reynolds, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/06/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Investigation into the interface between humans and smart future pavements to facilitate improved mobility
Coxon, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kodikara, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kuen, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Sounthararajah, A. (Project Manager)
1/07/19 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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SPARC: ARC Research Hub for Smart Next Generation Transport Pavements
Kodikara, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Walker, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sanjayan, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vu, L. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Setunge, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wallace, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chiu, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nikraz, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bouazza, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shahin, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gallage, C. P. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kulkarni, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bui, H. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Coxon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rajeev, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lu, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Giustozzi, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), White, G. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robert, D. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhou, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Molotnikov, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Xue, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shackleton, M. C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Papacostas, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Tan, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kuen, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Ramanujam, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhong, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Shahkolahi, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Gibbs, D. T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Gu, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hoogendoorn, S. P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Maina, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Underwood, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Singh, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Chabot, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Henning, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sheng, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Airey, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Yeaman, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Palma, R. S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Guppy, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Muller, W. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Thirugnanasundralingam, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dack, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Chow, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Arashpour, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), D'Angelo, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Albrecht, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rong, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Xu, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Barker, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sounthararajah, A. (Project Manager), Fletcher, W. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Marques, P. (Partner Investigator (PI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Transurban Limited (trading as Transurban Linkt), Monash University – Internal University Contribution, Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution, EIC Activities Pty Ltd, Monash University – Internal Department Contribution, TGVK Pty Ltd, Earth Radar Pty Ltd, EON Reality Pte Ltd, Jaybro Group Pty Ltd (trading as Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd), Monash City Council, University of Technology (UTS) Sydney
1/07/19 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Designing for Trust: Enhancing Passenger Confidence in Shared Autonomous Vehicles
Deng, X., Coxon, S. & Napper, R., Jul 2025, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 15, 14, 26 p., 7765.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Active and micromobility to bus: The next step in low emission journeys?
Napper, R., Rodriguez Ruiz, A., Coxon, S. & van Oort, N., 2024, Australasian Transport Research Forum 2024 Proceedings. Australasian Transport Research Forum, 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Designing trust in Shared Autonomous Vehicles: trusting the vehicle and fellow passengers: A exploratory review
Deng, X., Coxon, S. & Napper, R., 2023, Australasian Transport Research Forum 2023 Proceedings. Australasian Transport Research Forum, p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Self-Service Airport Security Checkpoint
Aung, N. C., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A. & Schneider, T. & 2 others, , 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Design / Architecture › Research
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The wider barrier effects of public transport infrastructure: The case of level crossings in Melbourne
Gbban, A. M., Kamruzzaman, M., Delbosc, A. & Coxon, S., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Transport Geography. 108, 11 p., 103554.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2021 Smarter Hobart Challenge - Bus Shelter and Integrated Digital Interface Design Competition - Finalist
Coxon, S. (Recipient), Armstrong, M. (Recipient), Napper, R. (Recipient), Hwang, I. (Recipient), Roberts, S. (Recipient), Valenza, L. (Recipient), Boxsell, J. (Recipient) & McCardle, F. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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2021 Victorian Premier's Design Award, Design Strategy - Finalist: Emergency Department Futures
Mcgee, T. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Coxon, S. (Recipient) & Joe, K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 Victorian Premier's Design Awards, Student Design - Finalist: Emergency Department Futures
Mcgee, T. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Coxon, S. (Recipient) & Joe, K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australian Design Educators Award
Coxon, S. (Recipient), 12 May 2009
Prize: National/international honour
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Faculty Excellence in Research - Early Career Researcher
Coxon, S. (Recipient), 14 Jul 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
- 1 Contribution to conference
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Transportation Research Board (USA) Annual Meeting 2017
Coxon, S. (Member of programme committee)
8 Jan 2017 → 12 Jan 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: 'S&T Technology is Keeping our Skies Safe'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
17/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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CNET: 'Skip Those Long TSA Airport Lines? These New Self-Service Screening Pods Could Help'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
11/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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FOX NEWS: 'TSA to test self-screening airport security'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
21/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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NEW YORK POST: 'Airport security will soon be ‘like fast food kiosks’ with self-service screening'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
19/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: 'A Self-Service Screening Option is Coming to the Airport'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
30/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature