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Dennis MoekeView profile

Lecturer

• Patient Logistics
• Healthcare Logistics
• Data-driven Capacity Planning
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Dennis Moeke is a Lecturer in Logistics and Alliances at HAN University of Applied Sciences, leading the Logistics and Alliances Lectorate. He holds a broad professional network spanning logistics, government, and academia, with a focus on healthcare logistics and sustainable urban development. His research addresses societal challenges such as affordable healthcare systems, smart logistics solutions, and livable cities through interdisciplinary collaboration. His expertise includes patient logistics, data-driven capacity planning, and optimization of healthcare processes. Key projects include the Healthy City Lab , exploring sustainable last-mile logistics in cities via two Living Labs (Campus Heijendaal and Buur & Zo), and the Living Labs Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Healthcare . He has secured significant funding, including a NWO grant (Project 439.18.457), to advance interdisciplinary research. Notable contributions include developing the Buur & Zo concept (home care concierge services) and optimizing hospital patient flows using process mining. He collaborates with organizations like Logistics Valley, Health Valley, CWZ Carinova, and Siza. His work emphasizes practical applications, translating academic insights into real-world tools for healthcare and logistics sectors. Publications span topics like home care scheduling optimization, sustainable urban logistics, and pandemic response logistics. He actively promotes the role of logistics in societal well-being through teaching and industry partnerships.

Murat AymelekView profile

Lecturer

• Supply Chain Management
• Maritime Logistics
• Operations Management
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Dr. Murat Aymelek is a Lecturer at the School of Business and Law, University of Brighton, specializing in maritime logistics, operations management, and supply chain management. With an interdisciplinary background spanning marine engineering and supply chain disciplines, he has worked internationally in Turkey, Ireland, and the UK. His current research focuses on maritime AI (autonomous shipping) and port decarbonization, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to address industrial challenges. His educational background includes a PhD in Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering from the University of Strathclyde (2016), an MSc in Marine Transport with Management from Newcastle University (2012), and dual Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Maritime Transport and Management Engineering from Istanbul University (2011 and 2009). Murat's research interests center on maritime and port management, freight transport, supply chain management, and decision-making. He is actively engaged in intermodal transport, autonomous ships, shipping digitalization, energy efficiency, and port sustainability. His work combines rigorous methodologies to tackle contemporary issues in the shipping and port sectors, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and technological innovation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend towards sustainable maritime practices, particularly in port decarbonization and autonomous shipping. His work frequently employs multi-criteria decision-making models and data-driven approaches to address complex operational challenges in ports and shipping, reflecting the industry's urgent need for greener and smarter solutions. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of Advance HE (The Higher Education Academy, UK) Murat is actively involved in research projects, including the Iberian Lighting KTP project (2024-2026) as Co-Investigator, focusing on strategic marketing and branding capabilities. He also serves as an External Examiner for Supply Chain Management at the University of Bedfordshire and is an Associate Member of the Socioeconomic Marine Research Unit at the University of Galway. He supervises postgraduate research in maritime transport, logistics, and supply chain management, and contributes to the UK Government's Help to Grow programme. He is a member of the Digital Innovation and Transformation Research Excellence Group and the Advanced Engineering Centre at the University of Brighton, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on digital and sustainable solutions for the maritime sector.

• Transportation Engineering
• Environmental Sustainability
• Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
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Heikki Liimatainen is a **Professor** and **Vice Dean for Research** at the Faculty of Built Environment, Tampere University. His research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, emission reduction strategies, and mobility innovations like autonomous vehicles and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). He actively collaborates with international institutions, evidenced by studies involving Finland, Switzerland, and Germany. Research interests emphasize **transportation sustainability**, **electrification of road freight**, **consumer behavior in new mobility systems**, and **climate policy effectiveness**. His work spans technical, economic, and social dimensions of transport, including policy design, infrastructure impacts, and equity considerations. Key areas of recent studies include winter conditions for autonomous vehicles, V2G technology adoption, and decarbonization pathways for heavy-duty trucks. He also explores societal challenges like transport poverty and gig economy employment dynamics. No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. His professional networks include roles in academic governance and international project collaborations. Contact: Email | ORCID .

J.A. AnnemaView profile

Researcher

• Transport Policy
• Sustainable Transportation
• Vehicle-to-Grid Systems
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J.A. Annema is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's School of Technology, Policy and Management , specializing in Transport and Logistics . With over 117 research outputs and active collaborations across Europe, Annema focuses on sustainable transport policy analysis, vehicle-grid integration, and multimodal transport systems. Key contributions include analyzing societal impacts of bike-sharing integration (2025) and modeling freight decarbonization strategies (2023). Active in 5 major research areas: Transport Policy (100%), Vehicle Systems (86%), Electric Vehicles (59%), Netherlands (55%), Consumers (50%), Road Infrastructure (44%) Recent work explores policy implementation barriers (2025) and behavioral impacts of sociodemographics (2024). As a supervisor, Annema has guided research on European high-speed rail networks (2023) and focus group studies on peak credit systems (2020). Current affiliations include editorial roles at Edward Elgar Publishing since 2013, and ongoing participation in policy discussions about CO2 mitigation (2013-2023). Network analysis shows strong institutional ties to TU Delft and external collaborations across Europe.

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Urban Logistics
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Olivier Labarthe is an Associate Professor at Kedge Business School , affiliated with the MEI team and collaborating with institutions like Laboratoire de l'intégration, du matériau au système (IMS-Bordeaux) , Université de Bordeaux , and School of Industrial and Systems Engineering [Georgia Tech] . His work bridges Physical Internet concepts with urban logistics and multi-agent systems . Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Focus: Urban Freight Logistics, Multi-mode Mobility, Enterprise Interoperability Collaborations: Georgia Tech, CNRS, IMS-Bordeaux Research Interests : He specializes in Physical Internet applications for urban logistics , integrating freight transportation with people mobility . His studies explore multi-mode transport systems , synchromodality , and green logistics using agent-based modeling and data-driven optimization . Article Trends : His recent work (2024) emphasizes Physical Internet in urban freight transshipment and hyperconnected synchromodal networks . Earlier publications (2023-2010) cover cargo bike routing , multi-agent interoperability , and multicriteria supplier selection , reflecting a consistent focus on sustainable logistics and smart city solutions . Labs & Collaborations : He works with the MEI team at Kedge Business School, the IMS-Bordeaux laboratory, and the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering [Georgia Tech] . His collaborations span institutions like CNRS , CEA Leti , and industry partners such as Stellantis and Thales .

• Green Logistics
• Operational Research
• Artificial Intelligence
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Emrah Demir is a Professor of Operational Research in the Department of Logistics and Operations Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University . Prior to this, he was an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands. He holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Southampton and degrees in Industrial Engineering from Baskent University, Turkey. Education: PhD in Management Science, University of Southampton, UK (2012) MSc in Industrial Engineering, Baskent University, Turkey (2008) BSc in Industrial Engineering, Baskent University, Turkey (2005) His research centers on green logistics, artificial intelligence, human/AI collaborative decision-making, and operational research , with a focus on optimizing freight transportation and supply chains for sustainability. He applies quantitative and analytical methods—including exact and heuristic optimization techniques—to address real-world logistics challenges. His recent work explores AI-driven routing, drone and robot delivery, maritime emissions, and behavioral aspects of algorithm adoption. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong integration of AI, sustainability, and logistics optimization . Key themes include last-mile delivery with autonomous systems, green vehicle routing, maritime decarbonization, and human-AI collaboration in decision-making. His work spans both theoretical modeling and practical applications in industry contexts, particularly with Ocado and in international sustainability initiatives. Scientific Contributions and Editorial Roles: Area Editor, Journal of Heuristics (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Associate Editor, IMA Journal of Management Mathematics Associate Editor, Frontiers in Future Transportation – Freight Transport and Logistics Associate Editor, OR Spectrum Associate Editor (Engineering), Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (from 2025) He has secured multiple external grants, including from the Colombia-UK PACT Programme (GIRO-ZERO) and Ocado Group plc , focusing on decarbonizing freight and optimizing supply chains. He supervises several PhD students on topics such as driver behavior, AI collaboration, and greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. He has held academic leadership roles including Programme Director for the MSc in Logistics and Operations Management and Deputy Head of Section for Learning & Teaching. Research Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Logistics and Systems Dynamics Group (LSDG) , Co-Director of the PARC Institute of Manufacturing, Logistics and Inventory , and Director of the Business & Economics Artificial Intelligence Research (BEAR) Network , reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement in AI, logistics, and sustainable operations.

Deepak RajagopalView profile

Professor

• Lifecycle Assessment
• Energy Policy
• Climate Policy
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Deepak Rajagopal is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding dual appointments in the Institute of Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Urban Planning within the Luskin School of Public Affairs. He specializes in energy, environmental policy, and urban sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Energy and Resources (UC Berkeley), M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics (UC Berkeley), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland), B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (IIT Madras). His postdoctoral research was conducted at the Energy Biosciences Institute, UC Berkeley. Prior to UCLA, he served as a visiting assistant professor at Indiana University and worked as a Structural Integrity Engineer at United Technologies Research Center. Research focuses on lifecycle assessment, energy-agriculture-climate policy interlinkages, and sustainable transportation systems. Key themes include bioenergy sustainability, food-energy-water nexus, and electrification of freight/urban mobility. He teaches courses on lifecycle assessment, energy-environment-development linkages, and sustainability tools. Recent publications emphasize electric vehicle adoption in India, bioresource utilization from wastewater, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. His work bridges technical analysis with economic and social dimensions of sustainability challenges. Grants and collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects on energy transition impacts, sustainable biofuels, and urban environmental policy. He is actively engaged with policymakers to translate research insights into actionable strategies for climate resilience and equitable development.

Srinath MaheshView profile

Researcher

• Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Sustainability
• Emission Modeling
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Dr. Srinath Mahesh is a postdoctoral researcher at the DiTTlab within the Department of Transport and Planning at Delft University of Technology’s Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. Previously, he held a postdoctoral position at Trinity College Dublin’s Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on modeling the environmental impact of transportation systems, particularly quantifying vehicle emissions via real-world measurements (e.g., PEMS, remote sensing) and integrating emission models into traffic simulations. Current work involves the TULIPS project, advancing airport sustainability and aviation decarbonization. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) M.Tech and B.Tech in Civil Engineering with a Transportation specialization Research Interests: Quantifying emissions from motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks Integrating emission models into traffic simulation frameworks Sustainable airport landside transport systems Decarbonization strategies for aviation and urban freight Key Projects: TULIPS: Enhancing airport sustainability through decarbonization REDMAP: Roadside emissions analysis in Dublin Advising & Grants: While no student advisees are listed, his research contributions inform policy and sustainable infrastructure development. His work has been supported through institutional collaborations and project grants. Labs & Affiliations: Active in DiTTlab and affiliated with TU Delft’s Transport & Planning department, contributing to interdisciplinary research on sustainable mobility solutions.

Roy EdwardsView profile

Lecturer

• Accounting History
• Business History
• Transport History
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Roy Edwards is a Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Southampton's Business School, where he has been employed since September 1999. He teaches engineering management, introductory accounting, and business/accounting history courses including FEEG 2006 engineering management and law, and MANG 3065 Information, Organisation and Accountability from a Historical Perspective. His research focuses on: Accounting History Business and Transport History Industrial Policy Archive-based research methods Dr Edwards' work heavily utilizes archival evidence from sources like the National Archives to explore topics such as the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation in the 1960s and the changing management culture of London Transport. He collaborates with researchers including Dr James Fowler and has published extensively in journals like Business History and Enterprise and Society. His publication record shows consistent expertise in transportation history, particularly British railways, industrial policy, and organizational change across multiple decades. Recent work continues to examine historical aspects of sustainability and energy transitions. Dr Edwards is actively involved in PhD supervision, currently guiding Simon Alexander Charles Martin in Business Studies & Management, and supervises final year dissertations. He has made significant contributions to academic communities through roles with the British Academy of Management and the Business Archives Council, where he served for 12 years organizing the BAC Wadsworth Prize and promoting business archive preservation.

Harro van AsseltView profile

Professor

• Climate Law and Policy
• International Climate Governance
• Environmental Law
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Harro van Asselt is a Professor of Climate Law and Policy at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Law School, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. He holds visiting positions at Utrecht University and the Stockholm Environment Institute. With a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, his research focuses on international climate governance, fossil fuel policies, and legal frameworks for sustainability. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited key texts on climate law and policy. Van Asselt is a leading expert on climate litigation, fossil fuel subsidy reform, and global climate governance interactions. His work emphasizes the legal dimensions of decarbonization, climate transparency mechanisms, and the role of non-state actors. He serves as Editor of the Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law and contributes to multiple editorial boards. Key research areas include: (1) legal aspects of climate mitigation strategies, (2) governance of fossil fuel production and trade, and (3) procedural frameworks under the Paris Agreement. His recent work analyzes border carbon adjustments, corporate accountability through mandatory due diligence laws, and pathways to phase out fossil fuels. Van Asselt leads the CCEEL research group at UEF and collaborates internationally on projects like the 'Production Gap' report. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, policy, and environmental science to address global climate challenges.

Hussein DiaView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Decarbonization of Transport
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Professor Hussein Dia is a strategic leader in Future Urban Mobility at Swinburne University of Technology, holding roles as Chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Program Leader of the Future Urban Mobility initiative at the Smart Cities Research Institute. His expertise spans decarbonization of transport, smart mobility systems, and interdisciplinary research collaboration with industry. He holds a PhD from Monash University (2017), with prior academic leadership roles and industry experience at AECOM and Aurecon. Education : Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Purdue University, 1983), Master of Civil Engineering (Purdue University, 1985), Doctor of Philosophy (Transport Studies, Monash University, 1997). Research : Focuses on sustainable urban transport, electric vehicle adoption, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. Key achievements include over 150 publications, including influential books on ITS and AI in transportation, and recognition as a top 2% most cited scientist in logistics and transportation. Awards & Affiliations : Fellowships from Engineers Australia, ASCE, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers; Senior Editor of IEEE Transactions on ITS. Advising & Grants : Supervised over 20 PhD/Master’s students across Swinburne and the University of Queensland. Collaborates with CRCs (iMOVE, Low Carbon Living) on industry-driven research. Leads projects funded by Australian Research Council, state transport departments, and federal agencies. Labs & Teams : Active in Swinburne’s Smart Cities Research Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary solutions for urban challenges, including AI-driven traffic prediction and low-carbon mobility assessment tools.

• Industrial Logistics
• Circular Economy
• Sustainability in Manufacturing
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Manuel Woschank is a Senior Lecturer at Montanuniversität Leoben, affiliated with the Chair of Industrial Logistics. He holds academic degrees including a Diplom-Ingenieur (FH), MSc, and Dr.sc.admin., and serves as Deputy Chair and contact for international cooperation. Education: Dipl.-Ing. (FH), MSc, Dr.sc.admin. His research focuses on Industrial Logistics and Circular Economy integration in SMEs, Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies for sustainability, and Competence-Based Education frameworks. Recent work addresses decarbonization strategies, digital twins, and real-time data in production planning. Key trends in his publications include reverse logistics in circular economy adoption, competence barriers in SMEs, and digitalization in logistics education. He contributed to projects like 'Engineering Excellence for the Mobility Value Chain' (EE4M) and 'CoR-ILog.' Woschank co-developed the LogiLegoLab , a problem-based learning approach for logistics education. He actively explores human-centricity in Industry 5.0 and cross-regional competence studies (Asia, Central Europe).

Jonathan KöhlerView profile

Researcher

• Transport Policy
• Climate Policy
• Socio-technological Transitions
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Jonathan Köhler is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, specializing in macroeconomic modeling of climate and energy policy within the OMEGA research consortium. He holds dual professional expertise as a Naval Architect (CEng, Royal Institute of Naval Architects) and a former Project Manager at Rosyth dockyard (Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited), focusing on large surface warship design. His academic career intertwines technical maritime expertise with socio-economic research on transport and climate policy. Affiliations: University of Cambridge (Economics), OMEGA consortium, Fraunhofer ISI (as per publications) Research Themes: Sustainability transitions, socio-technical systems, maritime decarbonization, transport policy modeling His work emphasizes agent-based modeling frameworks like MATISSE-SHIP and ASTRA, analyzing pathways for zero-emission shipping, hydrogen propulsion, and systemic transitions in freight logistics. He has contributed to defining research agendas for sustainability transitions, including inter-system interactions and local governance strategies. Key publications address shipping decarbonization scenarios, food systems resilience, and the methodological challenges of integrating qualitative and quantitative transition analysis. His work bridges technical innovation with policy design, particularly in maritime and urban mobility sectors.

Claire LindsayView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Supply Chains
• Operational Improvement
• Sustainable Procurement
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Claire Lindsay is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School. She serves as Head of Research for the Marketing and Operations Department (on sabbatical 2024-25), focusing on Research Strategy, Governance, and Staff Development. Her expertise spans healthcare supply chains, operational improvement, and sustainable procurement, particularly analyzing how legal/policy initiatives translate into procurement practices. She teaches Global Procurement and Operations Management at post-graduate levels. Education: PhD in healthcare improvement (2016), prior to which she worked in FMCG and retail supply chain roles. Professional activities include roles with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and former leadership in the British Academy of Management’s Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management SIG (2018–2022). Research interests emphasize public sector improvement, sustainability in procurement, and resilient supply chains. Current projects explore diversity integration in procurement. Her work bridges academic research with practitioner engagement, collaborating with NHS Scotland/England, National Services Scotland, and Scottish Courts. Awards include Best Developmental Paper (2018, 2012), Best Development Paper 2020, and Highly Commended Development Paper (2019). She actively participates in workshops/webinars on sustainability, academic-practitioner relations, and editorial activities. Advising: Open to PhD students in public sector improvement, sustainable procurement, and resilient supply chains. Grants and funding details not explicitly listed but implied through research collaboration engagements. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research teams addressing healthcare operations, sustainable logistics, and policy-implementation gaps in supply chain management.

• Energy economics
• Energy system modeling
• Alternative transportation fuels
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Sonia Yeh is a Full Professor of Transport and Energy Systems at the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. She serves as Deputy Head of Chalmers' Energy Area of Expertise and holds an adjunct professorship at the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University. Professor Yeh has established herself as a leading expert in energy economics, energy system modeling, alternative transportation fuels, sustainability standards, technological change, and consumer behavior and mobility, with extensive experience advising U.S. state and international policymakers on climate strategies to reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Professor Yeh's research spans multiple interconnected domains of transportation and energy systems: Energy system modeling and policy analysis for transportation decarbonization Electric vehicle infrastructure planning and optimization Alternative fuel pathways and sustainability standards Socio-spatial dimensions of mobility and transportation equity Integration of big data analytics in transportation planning International collaboration on climate policy development Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward increasingly interdisciplinary research that bridges transportation engineering, energy systems analysis, urban planning, and social science. Professor Yeh's work increasingly focuses on integrating transportation electrification with renewable energy systems, examining the socio-spatial implications of mobility patterns, and developing sophisticated modeling tools to support evidence-based policy making for low-carbon transitions in the transport sector. Professor Yeh has received significant recognition for her contributions to the field: Fulbright Distinguished Chair Professor in Alternative Energy Technology (2016-2017) Håkan Frisinger Award by Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (2019) Professor Yeh maintains extensive international collaborations with major organizations including the International Energy Agency (IEA), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP), International Transport Forum-OECD, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank. She serves as Senior Editor for Energy Policy journal and contributed as a lead author to the Transport chapter in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report. As co-leader of the International Transportation Energy Modeling (ITEM) project (https://transportenergy.org), she coordinates research among academic institutions, energy agencies, oil companies, and NGOs on future scenarios, big data, and policy needs for low-carbon transitions in transport. Her current research portfolio includes 13 significant projects including BluePortLab (Multi-use Infrastructure Spatial Concepts for the Blue Economy, 2025-2028), POTENT-X (Ports as energy transition hubs, 2024-2027), and Using urban big data to redefine experienced social segregation (2023-2026), demonstrating her commitment to addressing complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of transportation, energy, and urban systems.