I am Mahnaz, a researcher dedicated to exploring sustainable urban transport solutions and understanding commuting behaviour. In my PhD research, I analyzed commuting patterns in Italy using advanced statistical methods such as clustering and spatial analysis.
Additionally, my work delves into differences in commuting behaviour across gender and age groups, utilizing descriptive and cluster analysis to uncover meaningful insights. My research also focuses on cyclists’ safety, examining factors that influence their vulnerability on the roads. By integrating gender- and age-based analysis into my road safety studies, I aim to highlight the unique needs of diverse user groups.
I am particularly interested in influencing public perceptions to foster an environment where cyclists and all road users can navigate safely and responsibly. In my work, I seek to develop transportation solutions that are both inclusive and sustainable to meet the needs of urban citizens.
Selected publications or texts
- Babapour, M., Corazza, M. V., & Gentile, G. (2024). Systematic Analysis of Commuting Behavior in Italy Using K-Means Clustering and Spatial Analysis: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Transport Solutions. Future Transportation, 4(4), 1430-1456. https://doi.org/10.3390/futuretransp4040069
- M. Babapour, M.V.Corazza, G. Gentile, L. M. B. Miristice, ” Factors Influencing Car Use and Car Drivers’ Willingness to Use Bicycles, E-scooters, and Public Transport: A Binary Logistic Regression Analysis”. 26th Euro Working Group on Transportation Meeting (EWGT), September 4-6, 2024, Lund, Sweden.
- Urban Commuting Preferences, Employees’ Perceptions of Public Transport, and Willingness to Adopt Active Transport: K-modes Cluster Analysis.
- Clustering Analysis of Employee Commuting Preferences: The Role of Age and Gender in Shaping Targeted Transport Policies [
- Regional and Gender-Based Commuting Trends: A Spatial and Behavioural Analysis of Employees’ Use of Sustainable Transport in Italian Metropolitan Areas. To be presented at the Transportation Research Symposium (TRS 2025), 25-28 May 2025, Postillion Hotel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Determinants of Public Transportation Satisfaction Among Employees: Insights from Italian Cities Through Statistical and Spatial Analyses. To be presented at the XXVII International Conference LWC 2025, 11-12 September 2025, Brescia, Italy.
- Employees’ Reasons for Choosing Public Transport and their Satisfaction and Attitudes: A Binary Logistic Regression Analysis. Poster presentation at Urban Transitions 2024, November 2024, Sitges, Spain.
Selected speaking engagements
Thrilled to have chaired Session 3: Proximity and Health at the Urban Transitions Conference 2024, held in Sitges, Spain, on Tuesday, 5th November, from 10:00-11:00.
It was also an honour to lead Session 9: Issues in Cities later that day from 15:00 to 16:00, where we delved into critical urban challenges and explored innovative solutions.
Awards and recognitions
Selected through a public competition as a teaching assistant for the following courses at the Sapienza University of Rome.
- Sustainable Transport Planning
- Traffic Engineering and ITS
- Freight Transport and Logistics