David primary research is in the area of injury prevention by applying risk engineering and technological interventions to eliminate mortalities and reduce the likelihood and severity of injuries. He is also involved in the human factors research within the UTS Research Centre for Intelligent Mechatronic Systems that is conducting research into the physiological and psychological aspects of human-machine and human-environment interaction.

David is currently investigating improved techniques and parameters for the measurement of material properties for impact attenuating surfacing with a view to reducing the severity and frequency of injuries associated with falls. He is also conducting research into the characterisation of trampoline and foam pit performance.

Doctoral Dissertations

Locomotion dynamics of agile canines

Facial impacts to crashed motorcyclists and full-face helmet protection

Collaborative and cross-company project management within the automotive industry using the balanced scorecard

Effective strategies for successful engineering project delivery during national crises

Masters Dissertations

ECG classification of canine arrhythmias using deep neural networks

Modelling and simulation of multiple galloping quadrupedal dynamics

Earned value management applied to an engineered-to-order multiple project environment

Factors affecting the flow of material in manufacturing

Conflict management resolution within engineering projects

High speed obstacle mapping and exploration robot - A mapping and navigation system

Bachelor Dissertations

David has supervised more than 300 final year Bachelor Degree theses (see teaching summary).