About
Dr. Alexander Erath Rusterholtz is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. He leads the 'Engaging Mobility' research project at the Future Cities Laboratory (FCL) in Singapore, focusing on mobility solutions for dense urban areas. His work integrates agent-based modeling, Big Data, and urban design to analyze travel behavior, particularly cycling and pedestrian mobility. He also directs projects in Switzerland funded by the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) to quantify pedestrian potential in agglomerations.
Education:
- PhD in Transport Infrastructure Vulnerability (2011, ETH Zurich)
Research Interests: Erath’s research emphasizes multi-agent transport demand modeling, activity-based simulations, and the interplay between transport infrastructure and urban design. His work leverages immersive virtual reality (VR) for behavioral studies, Big Data for modeling urban mobility, and agent-based systems for pandemic spread analysis. Key areas include cycling safety, walkability indicators, and policy impacts on transport systems.
Grants & Awards: His projects are funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore, Swiss federal agencies, and collaborations with institutions like FCL and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). Notable outputs include the MATSim Singapore transport model and the first behaviorally-based walkability metric for Singapore.
Advising & Labs: Erath oversees interdisciplinary teams at FCL and ETH Zurich, focusing on mobility futures and urban analytics. His lab develops tools like the Pedestrian Accessibility Tool (PAT) and VR cycling simulators for experimental research.
