Students
This page contains information about past and current PhD students, including copies of theses and papers published based on their studies, if available. I also include PhD students who spent a minimum of six months under my supervision as visiting PhD students.
Lorenzo Munoz Torrejon (University of Leeds, ongoing)
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- Choice modelling and machine learning
Di Wu (University of Leeds, ongoing)
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- Dynamic choice models
Olivia Barnes (University of Leeds, ongoing)
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- Developing new behavioural models at the intersection of psychology and econometrics
Gabriel Nova (Delft University of Technology, ongoing)
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- Understanding, automating, and assisting choice modelers’ workflows through artificial intelligence
Shujing Zang (Beijing Jiaotong University, ongoing - external supervisor)
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- Parking Choice Modelling and Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Governance Mechanisms for Dockless Bike-Sharing
Xin Zhang (Tianjin University, ongoing - external supervisor)
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- The role of information in travel behaviour: Insights from choice modelling
Azam Ali (University of Leeds, ongoing)
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- Choice modelling, machine learning and big data
Khatun Zannat (University of Leeds, 2024)
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Awards
- Winner of the Smeed Prize Runner-Up, Universities Transport Studies Group (UTSG) Annual Meeting, Cardiff
Published papers based on PhD research
- Zannat, K.E., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2024), Modelling time-of-travel preferences capturing correlations between departure times and activity durations, Transportation Research Part A 184, 104081.
- Zannat, K.E., Laudan, J., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2024), Developing an agent-based microsimulation for predicting the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) demand in developing countries: A case study of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Transport Policy, 148 pp. 92-106.
- Zannat, K.E., Choudhury, C.F., Hess, S. & Watling, D. (2024), Investigating the relative accuracy of GPS, GSM and CDR data for inferring spatiotemporal travel trajectories, IET Intelligent Transport Systems, forthcoming.
- Zannat, K., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2022), Modelling departure time choice of car commuters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Transportation Research Record 2676(2), pp. 247-262.
Panagiotis Tsoleridis (University of Leeds, 2022)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Tsoleridis, P., Hess, S. & Choudhury, C.F. (2024), Accounting for continuous correlations among alternatives in the context of spatial choice modelling using high resolution mobility data, Transportmetrica Part A, forthcoming.
- Tsoleridis, P., Choudhury, C. & Hess, S. (2023), Probabilistic choice set formation incorporating activity spaces into the context of mode and destination choice modelling, Journal of Transport Geography, 108, 103567.
- Tsoleridis, P., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2022), Deriving transport appraisal values from emerging revealed preference data, Transportation Research Part A, Volume 165, pp. 225-245.
- Tsoleridis, P., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2022), Utilising activity space concepts to sampling of alternatives for mode and destination choice modelling of discretionary activities, Journal of Choice Modelling, 42, 100336.
Martyna Fidler (nee Bogacz) (University of Leeds, 2021)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Bogacz, M., Hess, S., Calastri, C., Choudhury, C.F., Mushtaq, F., Awais, M., Nazemi, M., van Eggermond, M.A.B. & Erath, A. (2021), Modelling risk perception using a dynamic hybrid choice model and brainimaging data: application to virtual reality cycling, Transportation Research Part C, Volume 133, December 2021, 103435.
- Bogacz, B., Hess, S., Choudhury, C.F., Calastri, C., Mushtaq, M., Awais, M., Nazemi, M., van Eggermond, M. & Erath, A. (2021), Cycling in virtual reality: modelling behaviour in an immersive environment, Transportation Letters, 13(8), pp. 608-622.
- Bogacz, M., Hess, S., Calastri, C., Choudhury, C.F., Erath, A., van Eggermond, M., Mustaq, F., Nazemi, M. & Awais, M. (2020), A Comparison of Cycling Behaviour between Keyboard-Controlled and Instrumented Bicycle Experiments in Virtual Reality, Transportation Research Record, 2674 issue: 7, page(s): 244-257.
Gloria Amaris (Pontificia Universidad Catolica Chile, 2021 - external supervisor)
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PhD topic
- Understanding the potential demand for the reuse of greywater in urban settings: behavioural models for policy design
Jointly published papers based on PhD research
- Amaris, G., Dawson, R., Gironás, J., Hess, S. & Ortúzar, J. de D. (2021), From mathematical models to policy design: predicting greywater reuse scheme effectiveness and water reclamation benefits based on individuals’ preferences, Sustainable Cities and Society, 74, 103132.
- Amaris, G., Hess, S., Gironás, J. & J. & Ortúzar, J. de D. (2021), Capturing and analysing heterogeneity in residential greywater reuse preferences using a latent class model, Journal of Environmental Management, 279, 111673.
- Amaris, G., Gironás, J., Hess, S. & J. & Ortúzar, J. de D. (2021), Using hybrid choice models to capture the impact of attitudes on residential greywater reuse preferences, Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 164, 105171.
- Amaris, G., Dawson, R., Gironás, J., Hess, S. & J. & Ortúzar, J. de D. (2020), Understanding the preferences for different types of urban greywater uses and the impact of qualitative attributes, Water Research, 184, 116007.
Ning Huan (Beijing Jiaotong University, China, 2021 - external supervisor)
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Optimization of intermodal passenger transport network in Jing-Jin-Ji urban agglomeration
Jointly published papers based on PhD research
- Huan, N., Hess, S., Yamamotoa T. & Yaob, E. (2024), Modelling intermodal traveller behaviour in mega-city regions: Simultaneous versus sequential estimation frameworks, Transportation, forthcoming.
- Huan, N., Hess, S., Yamamotoa T. & Yaob, E. (2024), Modelling intermodal traveller behaviour in mega-city regions: Simultaneous versus sequential estimation frameworks, Transportation, forthcoming.
MD Bashirul Haque (University of Leeds, 2020)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Haque, Md B., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2020), Understanding differences in residential location preferences between ownership and renting: a case study of London, Journal of Transport Geography, 88, 102866.
- Haque, Md B., Choudhury, C.F., Hess, S. & Crastes dit Sourd, R. (2019), Modelling residential mobility decision and its impact on car ownership and travel mode, Travel Behaviour and Society, Volume 17, October 2019, Pages 104-119.
- Haque, M.D., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2019), Modelling Residential Location Choices with Implicit Availability of Alternatives, Journal of Transport and Land Use, 12(1), pp. 597–618.
Jeff Tjiong (University of Leeds, 2019)
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Awards
- Winner of the 2014 Neil Mansfield award for the best paper by a sole author under the age of 35, European Transport Conference, Frankfurt
Published papers based on PhD research
- Tjiong, J., Dekker, T., Hess, S. & Ojeda Cabral, M. (2022), The selection of income measures in value of travel time models and their implications for the VTT, its cross-sectional income elasticity and transport appraisal, Research in Transportation Economics, Volume 94, 101168.
- Tjiong, J., Hess, S., Dekker, T. & Cabral, M. (2018), Impact of travel time constraints on taste heterogeneity and nonlinearity in simple time-cost trade-offs, Transportation Research Record, 2672(49) 135–145.
Fangqing Song (University of Leeds, 2019)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Song, F., Hess, S. & Dekker, T. (2024), Uncovering the link between intra-individual heterogeneity and variety seeking: the case of new shared mobility, Transportation, 51, pp. 371–406.
- Song, F., Hess, S. & Dekker, T. (2021), A joint model for stated choice and best worst scaling data using latent attribute importance: application to high speed rail, Transportmetrica A, 17(4), pp. 411-438.
- Song, F., Hess, S. & Dekker, T. (2018), Accounting for the impact of variety-seeking: theory and application to HSR-air intermodality in China, Journal of Air Transport Management, 69, pp. 99-111.
Evangelos Paschalidis (University of Leeds, 2019)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Paschalidis, E., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2021), From driving simulator experiments to field traffic application: Improving the transferability of car-following models, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, 147(1), art. no. 468.
- Paschalidis, E., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2019), Combining driving simulator and physiological sensor data in a latent variable model to incorporate the effect of stress in car-following behaviour, Analytic Methods in Accident Research, 22, 100089.
- Paschalidis, E., Choudhury, C. & Hess, S. (2018), Modelling the effects of stress on gap-acceptance decisions combining data from the driving simulator and physiological sensors, Transportation Research Part F, 59(A), pp.418-435.
Thomas Hancock (University of Leeds, 2019)
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Awards
- Inaugural David A. Hensher ‘Best Transport Demand Modelling Paper Prize’, Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF), Brisbane
- 2019 Eric Pas prize for the best PhD thesis in the field of Travel Behaviour Research, International Association for Travel Behaviour Research
- Award for the most innovative application of choice modelling, named in honour of Andrew Daly, 6th International Choice Modelling Conference, Kobe
- Best PhD paper, 5th International Choice Modelling Conference, Cape Town
Published papers based on PhD research
- Hancock, T. & Hess, S. (2021), What is really uncovered by mixing different model structures: contrasts between latent class and model averaging, European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 21 (3), pp. 38-63.
- Hancock, T., Hess, S., Marley, A.A.J. & Choudhury, C. (2021), An accumulation of preference: two alternative dynamic models for understanding transport choices, Transportation Research Part B, Volume 149, July 2021, Pages 250-282.
- Hancock, T., Hess, S., Daly, A.J. & Fox, J. (2020), Using a sequential latent class approach for model averaging: benefits in forecasting and behavioural insights, Transportation Research Part A, 139, pp. 429-454.
- Hancock, T., Broekaert, J., Hess, S. & Choudhury, C. (2020), Quantum choice models: a flexible new approach for understanding moral decision-making, Journal of Choice Modelling, 37, 100235.
- Hancock, T., Broekaert, J., Hess, S. & Choudhury, C. (2020), Quantum probability: a new method for modelling travel behaviour, Transportation Research Part B, 139, pp. 165-198.
- Hancock, T.O., Hess, S. & Choudhury, C.F. (2018), Decision field theory: improvements to current methodology and comparisons with standard choice modelling techniques, Transportation Research Part B, 107, pp. 18-40.
Mauro Capurso(University of Leeds, 2019)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Capurso, M., Hess, S. & Dekker, T. (2021), Stated Consideration and Attribute Thresholds in Mode Choice Models: a Hierarchical ICLV Approach, European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 21(3), pp. 106-123.
- Bergantino, A.S., Capurso, M., Dekker, T. & Hess, S. (2019), Allowing for heterogeneity in the consideration of airport access modes: the case of Bari airport, Transportation Research Record, 2673(8), 50-61.
- Capurso, M., Hess, S. & Dekker, T. (2019), Modelling the role of consideration of alternatives in mode choice: An application on the Rome-Milan corridor, Transportation Research Part A, 129, November 2019, Pages 170-184.
Louise de Tremerie (University of Leeds, 2019)
Andrew Bwambale (University of Leeds, 2018)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Bwambale, A., Choudhury, C., Hess, S., Iqbal, S. (2021), Getting the best of both worlds - a framework for combining disaggregate travel survey data and aggregate mobile phone data for trip generation modelling, Transportation, 48, pp. 2287–2314.
- Bwambale, A., Choudhury, C. & Hess, S. (2019), Modelling departure time choice using mobile phone data, Transportation Research Part A, 130, pp. 424–439.
- Bwambale, A., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2019), Modelling long-distance route choice using mobile phone call detail record data: A case study of Senegal, Transportmetrica A, 15(2), pp. 1543-1568.
- Bwambale, A., Choudhury, C.F. & Hess, S. (2019), Modelling trip generation using mobile phone data: a latent demographics approach, Journal of Transport Geography, 76, Pages 276-286.
Ilka Ehreke (ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2021 - external supervisor)
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- Understanding the value of travel time: advanced modelling techniques applied to the national German value of travel time and travel time reliability study
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Chiara Calastri (University of Leeds, 2017)
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Awards
- 2017 Eric Pas prize for the best PhD thesis in the field of Travel Behaviour Research, International Association for Travel Behaviour Research
Published papers based on PhD research
- Calastri, C., Hess, S., Pinjari, A. & Daly, A. (2020), Accommodating correlation across days in multiple-discrete continuous models for time use, Transportmetrica B, 8, 108-128.
- Calastri, C., Crastes dit Sourd, R. & Hess, S. (2020), We want it all: experiences from a survey seeking to capture social network structures, lifetime events and short-term travel and activity planning, Transportation, 47(1), 175-201.
- Calastri, C., Hess, S., Choudhury, C.F., Daly, A.J. & Gabrielli, L. (2019), Mode choice with latent availability and consideration: theory and a case study, Transportation Research Part B, 123, pp. 374-385.
- Calastri, C., Hess, S., Daly, A., Carrasco, J. and Choudhury, C.F. (2018), Modelling the loss and retention of contacts in social networks: the role of dyad- level heterogeneity and tie strength, Journal of Choice Modelling, 29, pp. 63-77.
- Calastri, C., Hess, S., Daly, A.J. & Carrasco, J.A. (2017), Does the social context help with understanding and predicting the choice of activity type and duration? An application of the Multiple Discrete-Continuous Nested Extreme Value model to activity diary data, Transportation Research Part A, 104, pp. 1-20.
- Calastri, C., Hess, S., Daly, A.J., Maness, M. Kowald, K., Axhausen , K.W. (2017), Modelling contact mode and frequency of interactions with social network members using the multiple discrete-continuous extreme value model, Transportation Research Part C, 76, pp. 16-34.
David Palma (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2016 - external supervisor)
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- Modelling wine consumer preferences using hybrid choice models: Inclusion of intrinsic and extrinsic attributes
James Fox (University of Leeds, 2015)
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Awards
- 2011 Neil Mansfield award, European Transport Conference, Glasgow
- 2010 Fred Burggraf Award, Transportation Research Board
Published papers based on PhD research
- Fox, J.B., Miller, E., Daly, A.J. & Hess, S. (2014), Temporal Transferability of Models of Mode-Destination Choice for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton, Journal of Transport and Land Use 7(2), pp. 41-62.
- Fox, J. & Hess, S. (2010), Review of Evidence for Temporal Transferability of Mode-Destination Models, Transportation Research Record, 2175, pp. 74-83.
Manuel Ojeda Cabral (University of Leeds, 2015)
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Published papers based on PhD research
- Ojeda Cabral, M., Hess, S. & Batley, R. (2018), Understanding valuation of travel time changes: are preferences different under different stated choice design settings?, Transportation, 45(1), pp. 1-21.
- Ojeda Cabral, M., Hess, S. & Batley, R. (2016), The value of travel time: random utility versus random valuation, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science, 12(3), pp. 230-248.
Qian Fu (University of Leeds, 2014)
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Awards
- First runner-up prize of the 2011 Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies Outstanding Student Paper Award
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Tatjana Ibraimovic (Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland, 2013 - external supervisor)
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- Investigating the role of ethnic preferences in residential location decisions : Choice analysis on stated preferences data
Jointly published papers based on PhD research
- Ibraimovic, T. & Hess, S. (2018), A Latent Class Model of Residential Choice Behaviour and Ethnic Segregation Preferences, Housing Studies, 33, pp. 544-564.
- Ibraimovic, T. & Hess, S. (2017), Changes in the ethnic composition of neighbourhoods: Analysis of household’s response and asymmetric preference structures, Papers in Regional Science, 96(4), pp. 759–784.
Vikki O’Neill (Queen’s University Belfast, 2012)
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Published papers based on PhD research
O’Neill, V. & Hess, S. (2014), Heterogeneity assumptions in the specification of bargaining models: a study of household level trade-offs between commuting time and salary, Transportation 41(4), pp. 745-763. O’Neill, V.L., Hess, S., Campbell, D. (2014), A question of taste: recognising the role of latent preferences and attitudes in analysing food choices, Food Quality and Preferences 32(PC), 299-310.
Julián Arellana (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2012 - external supervisor)
Amanda Stathopoulos (University of Trieste, Italy, 2021 - external supervisor)
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- Modeling heterogeneous decision processes and joint decision-making in travel demand models
Jointly published papers based on PhD research
- Hess, S. & Stathopoulos, A. (2013), Linking response quality to survey engagement: a combined random scale and latent variable approach, Journal of Choice Modelling 7, pp. 1-12.
- Stathopoulos, A. & Hess, S. (2012), Revisiting reference point formation, gains-losses asymmetry and non-linear sensitivities with an emphasis on attribute specific treatment, Transportation Research Part A 46(10), pp. 1673-1689.
- Hess, S., Stathopoulos, A. & Daly, A.J. (2012), Allowing for heterogeneous decision rules in discrete choice models: an approach and four case studies, Transportation 39(3), pp. 565-591.