About
Yulia Vakulenko is a Lecturer in the Packaging Logistics division at Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering, affiliated with the ReLog research platform and the Centre for Retail Research. Her work bridges customer value, service innovation, and e-commerce logistics.
- Research Focus: Last mile delivery, consumer experience, sustainable packaging, and rural logistics.
- Teaching: Courses in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Transport Systems, and Digitalization in E-commerce.
Her research integrates text mining and empirical studies to analyze consumer behavior, with publications in journals like International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.
Key Projects: Sustainable E-commerce Packaging, Climate-Neutral Rural Logistics, Big Data Analytics for AI in Logistics.
- Scientific Awards:
- Helsingborgs Handelsföreningen Excellens-stipendium (2025)
- NOFOMA and Göran Persson Award (2023)
- ACIEK 2021 High-Quality Paper Award
She collaborates with institutions in Europe and North America and mentors PhD students in logistics and retail research.
