Simon de Rijke

Simon de Rijke is a Lecturer and researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Technology (FT), specializing in City Net Zero City Logistics. His work focuses on sustainable waste management, urban logistics, and circular economy initiatives. Key research areas include waste collection optimization, cross-sectoral collaboration in logistics, and agent-based modeling for urban systems.

He has actively contributed to projects like Re-Store, aiming to improve organic waste processing through innovative local supply chains. His research also evaluates pilots such as Amsterdam South East's circular logistics collaboration and control systems. De Rijke frequently collaborates with municipal departments and organizes workshops to validate models and engage stakeholders.

Notable activities include supervising student theses in food, construction, and city logistics, and participating in educational programs like the Afstudeeratelier. His work has been highlighted in media coverage discussing sustainable waste initiatives and urban resource management.