Diana Ramirez-Rios

Diana Ramirez-Rios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo. She is affiliated with the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics, focusing on disaster response logistics, freight logistics, and supply chain optimization.

Education:

• PhD in Transportation Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2020)
• MS in Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Norte (2009)
• BS in Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Norte (2007)

Research Interests:

• Disaster Response Logistics: Optimizing food distribution and emergency resource allocation in post-disaster environments.
• Freight Logistics: Analyzing urban goods transport, last-mile delivery strategies, and sustainable transportation.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Developing decision support systems and heuristic models for efficient freight routing and facility location.

Publications: Her recent work explores post-disaster transportation barriers, urban freight efficiency, and autonomous delivery systems. Key themes include sustainability, resilience, and innovative logistics solutions for cities and disaster-affected regions.

Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: Information on student advising and active grants was not explicitly detailed in the text. Her research often involves collaboration with industry and governmental entities.

Labs & Teams: Active member of the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics, contributing to interdisciplinary research on urban freight systems and disaster response strategies.