Oliver Roider

Dr. Oliver Roider is a researcher at the Institute of Transport Studies, part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a career spanning over two decades, he specializes in transport modeling, mobility behavior analysis, and sustainable transport policy development.

• Education: PhD from BOKU (2012), Civil Engineering degree from BOKU (1987-1994)
• Key Affiliations: Institute of Transport Studies (BOKU), University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (2005-2021)

His research focuses on transport models, mobility behavior, and public transport optimization, with particular emphasis on transport economics and rural mobility solutions. He has led numerous projects analyzing the impact of mobility hubs, sustainable transport policies, and autonomous vehicle integration in rural areas.

Recent publications examine shared micromobility adoption, mobility hub deployment, and stakeholder governance in transport initiatives. His work has been supported by diverse funders including the European Commission, FFG, and City of Vienna.

• Scientific Awards: 2012 Anerkennungspreis für Dissertationen from Austrian Road & Rail Research Society

As an active member of academic committees, he has served in Austrian Society for Transport Science and contributed to QUALIVERMO quality guidelines. He has organized international conferences like IATBR 2024 and presented at key events in Edinburgh, Brussels, and Washington DC.