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2001 Civil Engineering Alumnus Award

2001 Civil Engineering Alumnus of the Year, Professor Ken Ogden

In 1969 Ken moved to Monash University and started the Monash Transport Group. He nurtured the group to becme the leading transport teaching and research group in Australia, gaining recognition of this status through its gaining of National Research Centre status in 1996. In 1999 the group celebrated 30 years of existence.

In 1997 Ken moved to the Royal Australian Automobile Club where he took up the position of Group Manager, Public Policy. He maintained links with Monash, gaining an Adjunct Professor position.

Ken's research interests focused initially on freight. His Doctorate, gained in 1976, presented a pioneering study into urban freight that has never been replicated. Ken furthered the understanding of freight through continual investigation, and in 1992 published the book "Urban Goods Movement: A Guide to Policy and Planning". In 1979 Ken initiated the workshop series in Traffic Engineering Management. The notes associated with this series of workshops is recognised as a key reference in the traffic engineering profession. The development of the program in traffic allowed Ken to develop his knowledge in road safety and publish the book "Safer Roads: A Guide to Road Safety Engineering" in 1996.

Ken's contribution to the development of transport policy has combined both a practical and education dimension. The Monash Transport Policy Lecture Series, initiated by Ken, presents a bi-annual opportunity to debate transport policy.

He wrote "Transporting Melbourne" the 1995 government strategy for transport in Melbourne and in his role with the RACV is actively influencing transport policy development in Victoria.