Dr Mario Mongiardini
Grant-Funded Researcher (C)
Office of Engineering and Information Technology
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
I joined the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) as a Research Associate in 2018. Previously, I held research positions at two other institutions, in USA (2010- 2012) and in Sydney (2012-2018). I graduated with a PhD in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA) in 2010 and a MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy) in 2003.Within the years, I have worked on various topics orbiting around road safety; from testing roadside safety barriers and vehicle passive safety to assessing the safety benefits of road treatments and emerging vehicle safety technologies. Throughout these diverse work experiences, he developed and applied various engineering and analytical skills such as detail modelling crash events using finite element analysis, conducting before/after analysis to assess the safety benefits of road safety treatments, designing and supervising experimental crash tests, as well as programming computer codes to effectively deliver specific tasks of a project.By conducting research activities at academic institutions, I have developed a strong and rigorous approach for formulating problems, proposing feasible solutions, and implementing solutions in a successful manner. Additionally, I also developed effective approaches to successfully train students on various technical topics.I am author or co-author of various peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and conferences, as well as technical reports to various road agencies.
My research interests are focused all around road safety, ranging from safe road infrastructure to vehicle safety.
Current and past research activities on road infrastructure include implementing the Safe System approach to improve the safety of existing or planned road infrastructure, testing and evaluating the safety performance of road safety barriers, evaluating the safety benefits of traditional treatments as well as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Additionally, I have been involved in research related to the analysis of data using Naturalistic Driving Studies (NDS) with an emphasis on identifying the interaction of drivers with infrastructures.
Other research activities I have conducted on vehicle safety include evaluating the safety benefits of emerging vehicle technologies, such as Advanced Driver Assisting Systems (ADAS) and Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs), crash testing of vehicle rollovers, and modelling quad-bike safety in farming environment.
In both my current and past research activities, I have used a variety of approaches varying from data analysis to numerical modelling and from conducting physical tests to real-world trials. The modelling activities I use range from programming ad-hoc computer codes (e.g., for predicting the number of crashes in the future) to using advanced non-linear finite element software to predict with high details vehicle deformation and kinematics during crash events. Trials of road infrastructure treatment or crash testing are conducted in collaboration with road safety authorities and crash test facilities, respectively.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 - ongoing | Research Fellow | The University of Adelaide |
| 2012 - 2018 | Research Associate | UNSW Australia |
| 2010 - 2012 | Post-Doctoral Research Associate | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| 2006 - 2009 | Research Assistant | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| 2004 - 2006 | Research Engineer | Polytechnic University of Milan |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Italian | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Spanish; Castilian | Can read |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | United States | PhD |
| 2003 | Polytechnic University of Milan | Italy | MSc |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Professional engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering | Polytechnic University of Milan | Italy |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Baldock, M., Stokes, C., & Mongiardini, M. (2022). Profiling fatal and serious injury crashes in South Australia according to the Swedish transport administration model.. Traffic Inj Prev, 23(3), 130-134. WoS3 |
| 2021 | Mongiardini, M., Stokes, C. S., & Woolley, J. E. (2021). Evaluation of a warning system to reduce the risk of casualty crashes at rural junctions in South Australia. Traffic Injury Prevention, 22(5), 1-10. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2019 | Hicks, D., Mongiardini, M., Grzebieta, R., Rechnitzer, G., & Simmons, K. (2019). Modelling a quad-bike rollover mechanism when traversing an asymmetric bump. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 24(5), 543-554. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2018 | Hicks, D., Grzebieta, R., Mongiardini, M., Rechnitzer, G., Simmons, K., & Olivier, J. (2018). Investigation of when quad bikes rollover in the farming environment. Safety Science, 106, 28-34. Scopus11 WoS12 |
| 2017 | Hicks, D., Grzebieta, R., Simmons, K., Rechnitzer, G., & Mongiardini, M. (2017). Investigation of Quad bike handling characteristics and their implications for on road use. JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF ROAD SAFETY, 28(4), 51-59. WoS2 |
| 2017 | Tan, T., Mongiardini, M., Grzebieta, R., & Mattos, G. (2017). Reconstruction of a rollover crash for thoracic injury etiology investigation. Safety, 3(4), 27-1-27-32. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2016 | Mongiardini, M., Grzebieta, R., Mattos, G., & Bambach, M. (2016). Computer modelling of vehicle rollover crash tests conducted with the UNSW Jordan Rollover System. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 21(3), 173-190. Scopus5 WoS3 |
| 2015 | Stolle, C., Reid, J., Faller, R., & Mongiardini, M. (2015). Dynamic strength of a modified W-beam BCT trailing-end termination system. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 20(3), 301-315. Scopus7 WoS3 |
| 2014 | Mongiardini, M., Hicks, D., Grzebieta, R., & Rechnitzer, G. (2014). Modeling a quad bike for simulating Rollover events. Transportation Research Record, 2425(1), 50-60. Scopus5 WoS3 |
| 2013 | Mongiardini, M., & Reid, J. D. (2013). Investigation of a series of relevant phenomena for modelling the full-scale crash test of a small vehicle with a guardrail system. International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology, 5(1), 58-75. Scopus1 |
| 2013 | Mongiardini, M., Ray, M. H., & Plaxico, C. A. (2013). Development of a programme for the quantitative comparison of a pair of curves. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 46(2), 128-141. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2013 | Mongiardini, M., Faller, R., Reid, J., & Sicking, D. (2013). Dynamic Evaluation and Implementation Guidelines for a Nonproprietary W-Beam Guardrail Trailing-End Terminal. Transportation Research Record, 2377(2377), 61-73. Scopus10 WoS6 |
| 2013 | Mongiardini, M., Faller, R. K., Reid, J. D., Meggers, D., El-Aasar, M. G., & Plunkett, J. D. (2013). Design and testing of a concrete safety barrier for use on a temporary FRP composite bridge deck. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 18(11), 1198-1208. Scopus6 WoS5 |
| 2012 | Lechtenberg, K., Rosenbaugh, S., Bielenberg, R., Mongiardini, M., Faller, R., & De Albuquerque, F. (2012). Development and implementation of the simplified midwest guardrail system stiffness transition. Transportation Research Record, 2309(2309), 81-93. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2011 | Mongiardini, M., Rosenbaugh, S. K., Faller, R. K., Reid, J. D., Bielenberg, R. W., & Sicking, D. L. (2011). Design and testing of two bridge railings for transverse nail-laminated timber deck bridges. Transportation Research Record, 2262(2262), 119-130. Scopus4 WoS2 |
| 2010 | Mongiardini, M., Ray, M. H., & Anghileri, M. (2010). Acceptance criteria for validation metrics in roadside safety based on repeated full-scale crash tests. International Journal of Reliability and Safety, 4(1), 69-88. Scopus13 |
| 2009 | Ray, M. H., Mongiardini, M., & Atahan, A. O. (2009). Design and analysis of annisquam river bridge railing. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 14(2), 197-213. Scopus6 WoS7 |
| 2009 | Ray, M. H., Silvestri, C., Conron, C. E., & Mongiardini, M. (2009). Experience with cable median barriers in the United States: Design standards, policies, and performance. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 135(10), 711-720. Scopus31 WoS24 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Ehsani, J. P., Harbluk, J. L., Bärgman, J., Williamson, A., Michael, J. P., Grzebieta, R., . . . Guo, F. (2021). Naturalistic Driving Studies: An Overview and International Perspective. In International Encyclopedia of Transportation: Volume 1-7 (Vol. 7, pp. 20-38). Elsevier. DOI Scopus14 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Mongiardini, M., Stevenson, A., Jones, C. F., & Quarrington, R. D. (2024). The effect of head-forward posture on risk of lower neck dislocation during head-first impacts: a preliminary computational and dynamic experimental investigation. In Conference proceedings International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, IRCOBI Vol. Part 202371 (pp. 241-242). |
| 2019 | Ponte, G., Dutschke, J., Mackenzie, J., & Mongiardini, M. (2019). An evaluation of the effectiveness of a minimum passing distance rule in the Australian Capital Territory. In Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Cycling Safety Conference. Brisbane, Australia. |
| 2019 | Mackenzie, J., Dutschke, J., van den Berg, A., Elsegood, M., Mongiardini, M., & Meuleners, L. (2019). Assessment of rural road line markings for suitability with Lane Departure Warning. In Proceedings of the 2019 Australasian Road Safety Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2017 | Mongiardini, M., Walton, B., McKay, M., Grzebieta, R., Menictas, C., Berg, A., & Rücker, P. (2017). Development of a Motorcycle FE Model for Simulating Impacts into Roadside Safety Barriers. In TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CIRCULAR E-C220 (pp. 657-673). Washington DC: Transportation Research Board (TRB). |
| 2017 | Rosenbaugh, S. K., Faller, R. K., Bielenberg, R. W., Bligh, R. P., & Mongiardini, M. (2017). Recommended Updates to MASH for the Testing of Cable Barrier Systems. In https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/circulars/ec220.pdf (pp. 705-717). San Francisco. |
| 2017 | Arosio, B., Benetton, D., Anghileri, M., Mongiardini, M., Mattos, G., & Grzebieta, G. (2017). Comparison of Hybrid III and Human Body Model in Head Injury Encountered in Pendulum Impact and Inverted Drop Tests. In https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/circulars/ec220.pdf. San Francisco. |
| 2017 | Benetton, D., Arosio, B., Anghileri, M., Mongiardini, M., & Mattos, G. (2017). Evaluation of Head and Brain Injury Using Empirical and Analytical Predictors in Human Body Model. In https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/circulars/ec220.pdf. San Francisco. |
| 2016 | Mongiardini, M., Grzebieta, R., & Mattos, G. (2016). Investigation of Conditions for Repeatability/Reproducibility of Vehicle Rollover Crash Tests with Devices Based on the Jordan Rollover System. In Proceedings of the 2016 Australasian Road Safety Conference (pp. 9 pages). Canberra. |
| 2016 | Hicks, D., Grzebieta, R., Rechnitzer, G., Simmons, K., & Mongiardini, M. (2016). Quad Bikes – Why they Should NOT be Ridden on Roads!. In https://acrs.org.au/article/quad-bikes-why-they-should-not-be-ridden-on-roads/. Canberra. |
| 2015 | Simmons, K., Mongiardini, M., Grzebieta, R., & Rechnitzer, G. (2015). Effect of Vehicle Roof Shape on Rollover Safety. In https://acrs.org.au/article/effect-of-vehicle-roof-shape-on-rollover-safety/. Gold Coast. |
| 2014 | Mongiardini, M., Hicks, D., Grzebieta, R., & Rechnitzer, G. (2014). Modeling a Quad Bike (All-Terrain Vehicle) for Simulating Rollover Events. In https://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/171406.aspx. Washington DC - USA. |
| 2014 | Stolle, C. S., Mongiardini, M., Reid, J. D., & Faller, R. (2014). Testing and Simulation of a Modified BCT Trailing-End Termination System. In https://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2014/AnnualMeeting2014.aspx. Washington DC - USA. |
| 2014 | Mongiardini, M., Mattos, G., & Grzebieta, R. (2014). Computer modelling of a test device for investigating injury causes in vehicle rollovers. In JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF ROAD SAFETY Vol. 25 (pp. 16-23). AUSTRALASIAN COLL ROAD SAFETY. WoS1 |
| 2013 | Mongiardini, M., Ray, M., Grzebieta, R., & Bambach, M. (2013). Verification and Validation of Models Used in Computer Simulations of Roadside Barrier Crashes. In https://acrs.org.au/article/verification-and-validation-of-models-used-in-computer-simulations-of-roadside-barrier-crashes/. Brisbane. |
| 2013 | Mongiardini, M., Faller, R., Reid, J., & Sicking, D. (2013). Dynamic Evaluation and Implementation Guidelines for a Non-Proprietary W-Beam Guardrail Trailing-End Terminal. In https://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/170149.aspx. Washington DC - USA. |
| 2012 | Lechtenberg, K., Mongiardini, M., Rosenbaugh, S., Faller, R., Bielenberg, R., & Albuquerque, D. (2012). Development and Implementation of the MGS Stiffness Transition. In https://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2012/AnnualMeeting2012.aspx. Washington DC - USA. |
| 2012 | Ray, M., Mongiardini, M., & Plaxico, C. (2012). Quantitative Methods for Assessing Similarity between Computational Results and Full-Scale Crash Tests. In https://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2012/AnnualMeeting2012.aspx. Washington DC - USA. |
| 2011 | Mongiardini, M., Rosenbaugh, S., Faller, R., Reid, J., Bielenberg, R., & Sicking, D. (2011). Design and Testing of Two Bridge Railings for Transverse Nail-laminated Timber Deck Bridges. In https://trid.trb.org/Results?q=&serial=%22Transportation%20Research%20Board%2090th%20Annual%20Meeting%22. Washington DC - USA. |
| 2011 | Mongiardini, M., & Reid, J. (2011). Numerical investigation of the performance of a roadside safety barrier located behind the break point of a slope. In ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2011 Vol. 9 (pp. 69-75). Denver, CO: AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. DOI Scopus5 WoS1 |
| 2009 | Mongiardini, M., Silvestri, C., & Ray, M. H. (2009). Quantitative validation of a finite element model of a knee-thigh-hip complex of a 50th percentile male. In Proceedings of the ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference 2009 Sbc2009 (pp. 1149-1150). Lake Tahoe, CA: AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Mongiardini, M., Stokes, C., & Woolley, J. (2022). Evaluation of Centreline ATLM along Curves in Mountainous Roads. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC, 2022). Canberra. |
| 2021 | Mongiardini, M., Leone, P., Marchesan, C., Premrl, J., Varsos, P., Grzebieta, R., & Williamson, A. (2021). Evaluate travel speeds and associated risk of casualty crashes through intersections in Australia using naturalistic driving data. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2020 Australasian Road Safety Conference. |
| 2021 | Mongiardini, M., Stokes, C., & Woolley, J. (2021). Evaluation of a warning system to reduce the risk of casualty crashes at rural junctions in South Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2020 Australasian Road Safety Conference. |
| 2019 | Mongiardini, M., Raftery, S., Ponte, G., & Woolley, J. (2019). Evaluation of the ACT Government’s Safer Cycling Reforms: Minimum Passing Distance and Allowance to Ride Across Pedestrian Crossing. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2019 Australasian Road Safety Conference. |
| 2019 | Stokes, C., Woolley, J., & Mongiardini, M. (2019). Prioritising harm elimination: The effect of benefit-cost metrics and planning timeframes on perceived benefits. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2019 Australasian Road Safety Conference. |
| 2019 | Mongiardini, M., Stokes, C., Woolley, J., Grzebieta, R., & Williamson, A. (2019). Evaluate the effect of roundabout design on vehicle speed in Australia using data from the Australian Naturalistic Driving Study (ANDS). Poster session presented at the meeting of 8th International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research. Melbourne. |
| 2017 | Williamson, A., Lemon, J., Grzebieta, R., Mongiardini, M., Eusebio, J., Wilkinson, R., . . . Meuleners, L. (2017). Australian Naturalistic Driving Study (ANDS): Providing New Information on the Circumstances and Effects of Distraction while Driving. Poster session presented at the meeting of 6th International Naturalistic Driving Research Symposium (NDRS2017). |
At CASR, we regularly secure funding to carry out research activities on topics related to road safety.
Our main sources of funding include Australian road authorities (e.g., South Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transportation or the Victoria Department of Transport), government agencies (e.g., The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications), as well as road organisations (e.g., Austroads).
We also occasionally secure funding from industry partners.
I am available to co-supervise HDR students.
I am available for train students using the non-linear finite element analysis software ANSYS LS-DYNA for advanced simulations of impact events (e.g,, crashes of structures, drop tests, ballistic tests, biomechanical testing).
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2015 | Co-Supervisor | Anthropomorphic Test Device and Total Human Model Head and Neck Injury Analysis based on Experimental and Numerical Activity | Polytechnic University of Milan - Italy | - | Master | Full Time | Benedetta Arosio |
| 2014 - 2018 | Co-Supervisor | Investigation of Quad Bike Rollovers in the Workplace Farm Environment | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Sydney | - | Doctorate | Full Time | David Hicks |
| 2014 - 2017 | Co-Supervisor | Characterisation and Investigation of Serious Thoracic Injuries in Passenger Vehicle Rollover Crashes | The university of New South Wales (UNSW) - Sydney | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Tana Tan |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2023 | Member | Australasian Road Safety Conference - Scientific Committee | Australasian College of Road Safety | Australia |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | ME-084 Cargo restraint systems for occupant protection in light vehicles | Standards Australia | Australia |
| 2011 - 2015 | Member | Roadside Safety Design (AKD20, formerly AFB20) | Transport Research Board (TRB) | United States |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 - 2017 | Member | Australian College of Road Safety (ACRS) | Australia |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2017 | Australasia Road Safety Conference (ARSC) 2017 | Editorial | Australian College of Road Safety (ACRS) | Australia |
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