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• Territorial Planning
• Environmental Analysis
• High-Speed Rail Impact
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Jaume Feliu Torrent serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Girona, Spain, affiliated with the Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Research Group in Territorial and Environmental Analysis and Planning. His academic work centers on human geography with emphasis on contemporary spatial dynamics and infrastructure impacts. His research focuses on territorial planning, environmental analysis, high-speed rail systems, regional polycentrism, and transborder cooperation. Key investigations examine how high-speed train projects reshape medium-sized European cities through stakeholder engagement, local development trajectories, and territorial restructuring, with Catalonia as a primary case study region. He also pioneered innovative geographic information tools like the Catalan County Atlases for spatial education and planning. Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement across transportation geography, urban studies, and regional development. His work demonstrates how high-speed rail catalyzes metropolitanization while generating complex socio-spatial conflicts, particularly regarding landscape transformation and health impacts. Cross-border governance in Eurodistricts and theoretical frameworks for local development constitute recurring themes throughout his scholarship. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided materials. No specific student advising relationships or research grants were documented in the source text, though his professorial role implies teaching responsibilities and project participation. He actively contributes to the Research Group in Territorial and Environmental Analysis and Planning, which conducts applied studies on spatial planning methodologies and environmental management frameworks relevant to Mediterranean regions.

• Regional Planning
• Urban Design
• City Planning
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Mehmet Ali Yüzer is an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning , Istanbul Technical University . With a focus on Regional Planning , Urban Design , and City Planning , his work integrates computational methods and spatial modeling to address urban growth, land-use dynamics, and transportation systems. PhD in Urban Planning (Istanbul Technical University, 1997) MA in Urban Planning (Istanbul Technical University, 1991) Licence in Urban and Regional Planning (Istanbul Technical University, 1985) His research explores parcel-based estimation models , cellular automata for urban prediction, and gravity models for transportation demand. Key projects include analyzing the impact of high-speed rail systems on regional accessibility and developing frameworks for industrial area site selection and urban expansion assessment . Recent publications highlight his contributions to 3D urban growth modeling , land use change analysis , and industrial location prediction . Awards include multiple Honorable Mentions in national architectural and urban design competitions from 2001 to 2014. Scientific Awards : Bursa Kültürpark Competition (5th Honorable Mention, 2001); Çanakkale Social Housing Renewal (2014); ITU Ayazağa Campus Master Plan (1st Honorable Mention, 2012); Denizli Government Office Urban Design (1st Honorable Mention, 2009); Kadıköy Square Competition (2nd Honorable Mention, 2001) He has led projects such as the ITA Ayazağa Campus Urban Design , Socioeconomic Effects of High-Speed Rail , and Gravity Model Development for Istanbul’s Kayaşehir Region . His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and geospatial technologies.

• Control Systems Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Wind Turbine Dynamics
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Maria Tomas Rodriguez is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at City University London. She has been with the institution since 2007, initially as a Lecturer (2007-2014) and promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2014. Prior to her position at City University, she was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Imperial College London and a Research Assistant at the University of Sheffield. Dr. Rodriguez earned her Licenciatura in Physics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, followed by a Masters and PhD in Control Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield. She further completed an MPhil in Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London, establishing her interdisciplinary expertise spanning physics, control systems, and aeronautics. Her research primarily focuses on nonlinear control systems applied to diverse platforms including floating offshore wind turbines, rotorcraft dynamics, marine vehicles, and motorcycle suspension systems. She has developed innovative methodologies for dynamic modeling, stability analysis, and control of complex mechanical systems, with particular emphasis on vibration reduction and oscillation damping in challenging environments. Her work bridges theoretical control approaches with practical engineering applications in renewable energy and vehicle dynamics. Her publication record shows consistent output across multiple domains, with recent work concentrating on floating offshore wind turbine technology, helicopter dynamics, and advanced control techniques for autonomous systems. The interdisciplinary nature of her research is evident in her collaborations across engineering disciplines and institutions. Dr. Rodriguez has extensive experience in supervising research and teaching across mechanical engineering and aeronautics disciplines. Her technical expertise spans nonlinear dynamics, system identification, control theory, and their applications to complex engineering systems in marine, aerospace, and automotive contexts. She maintains active research in structural dynamics and control for renewable energy systems, particularly focusing on floating wind turbine technology, where she has developed methodologies for stability analysis, vibration identification, and motion control of these complex marine structures.

• Transportation Geography
• Time Geography
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Hongbo Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has served since 2005. His research focuses on transportation geography, time-geography frameworks, GIS applications, and spatio-temporal analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2005. Dr. Yu integrates GIS tools to study urban dynamics, accessibility, and transportation systems, with a particular emphasis on how temporal and spatial constraints influence human mobility and societal interactions. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems: Socioeconomic Applications . He emphasizes practical GIS skills, theoretical spatial concepts, and real-world problem-solving in his instruction. Dr. Yu has secured funding for projects like the Black Ice Detection and Road Closure Control System and GIS-based Livestock Disease Routing Framework , demonstrating his commitment to applied research impacting transportation safety and public health. His service includes peer review for journals like Transportation Research Part D and Annals of GIS , and committee roles such as Program Committee Member for academic conferences. His work bridges theoretical geography with technological innovation, addressing challenges in urban planning, climate adaptation, and transportation logistics.

• International Business
• Technology Innovation Management
• Social Network Analysis
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Marianna Marra is an Associate Professor in International Business and Innovation at the University of Sussex Business School. She holds a PhD from Aston University and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on multinational knowledge networks, institutional contexts impacting MNEs, and social network analysis. She leads roles such as Director of MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation and chairs the British Academy of Management's International Business/International Management SIG. Key achievements include grants like the 2021 Research Excellence Award and editorial roles in journals including Journal of Management Studies and International Business Review . Marianna actively supervises doctoral students exploring international business, innovation, and quantitative methods. Education: PhD from Aston University (UK), PhD from University of Salerno (Italy), visiting scholar at Rutgers University (US). Research Interests: Multinational knowledge networks, institutional analysis, social network methods, and technology innovation management. Her work bridges international business theory and practice, analyzing how institutions and networks shape MNE strategies. Recent grants include seed funding from the University of Sussex and the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. She has organized major events like the 2023 BAM Conference and the EIBA Summer School on Research Methods in International Business. Awards: Excellence Education Award (2019), Research Excellence Awards for Emerging Scholar (2021). Grants: Over 10 grants since 2018, including BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant (2020). Marianna contributes to academic communities through editorial boards and conference leadership, emphasizing sustainability and disruptive innovation in business practices.

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Professor

• Railway Engineering
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Contact Mechanics
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Yann Bezin is a Professor in the Department of Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, where he serves as Head of Research at the Institute of Railway Research. His academic journey includes an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester Metropolitan University and a PhD focused on integrating Flexible Track System Models within vehicle multibody dynamic software. His research spans: Railway dynamics and vehicle-track interaction Wheel-rail contact mechanics and degradation Track system design optimization Multibody simulation methodologies Railway infrastructure innovation Analysis of his recent publications reveals concentrated focus on railway switches and crossings, featuring advanced simulation techniques for dynamic force prediction, infrastructure cost modeling, and material fatigue analysis. His work consistently bridges theoretical mechanics with practical railway engineering challenges. Professor Bezin leads significant projects including CAPACITY4RAIL (EU infrastructure optimization), IN2RAIL (intelligent rail systems), DYNAFREIGHT (long freight train dynamics), and WRIST (rail welding innovations). He supervises PhD candidates and has established the Institute of Railway Research as a hub for railway dynamics expertise.

• Transport Geography
• Accessibility in Rural Areas
• Smart Mobility Solutions
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Prof. Dr. Ir. T. (Taade) Tillema is a Professor by special appointment in Transport Geography at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Spatial Sciences, Department of Economic Geography. He concurrently serves as a Strategic Advisor at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW), bridging academic research with policy implementation. His research focuses on rural accessibility, mobility patterns, and smart mobility solutions, with three core themes: accessibility perception, rural-urban mobility dynamics, and innovative rural transport systems. Education: Civil Engineering & Management (University of Twente), PhD in Transport Pricing Policies (Utrecht University), Postdoc on digital communication and mobility (Utrecht University), and visiting researcher at MIT's Civil & Environmental Engineering. His career includes roles as project manager in the 'Sustainable Roads' program, senior researcher at KiM, and knowledge coordinator for the Dutch Parliament. Research interests emphasize the interplay between transport infrastructure, spatial planning, and policy, with a focus on reducing rural-urban divides through equitable mobility solutions. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications, addressing challenges like multimodal integration and governance of rural mobility hubs. Publications highlight themes such as high-speed rail policy comparisons, transit-oriented development equity, and maritime governance in the Global South. He collaborates extensively with government agencies like Rijkswaterstaat and IenW, contributing to evidence-based decision-making in transport and spatial policy.

Keith Robert PullenView profile

Professor

• Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
• Low Carbon Power Generation
• High-Speed Electrical Machines
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Professor Keith Robert Pullen is a distinguished academic and inventor in energy systems engineering at City St George’s, University of London , where he has served since 2008. His career spans both academia and industry, with a focus on flywheel energy storage , high-speed electrical machines , and low-carbon power generation . He co-founded multiple spin-out companies, including Hydroventuri Ltd and Gyrotricity , and holds numerous patents in axial flux generators and turbo-compressors. His research integrates engineering innovation with practical applications for rural transport and developing countries . Education: PhD & DIC in Mechanical Engineering (1991), BEng in Mechanical Engineering (1987) from Imperial College London , sponsored by Rolls-Royce . Research Interests center on electrically driven flywheel systems, turbo compressors for fuel cells, and energy technologies for rural Africa. His work bridges mechanical engineering , renewable energy , and automotive innovation , with applications in hybrid vehicles and rail transport. Recent projects explore acoustic microdevices for biomedical engineering. Publications emphasize kinetic energy storage , microturbines , and phase-change materials . His grants include EPSRC-funded SCORE (Thermoacoustic engine), BIPED (EV batteries), and VESI (EV integration), alongside InnovateUK projects like LCEF (automotive flywheels with Nissan) and FCAMS (fuel cell compressors). Awards: Enterprise Fellowship (Royal Academy of Engineering), Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and Esso Teaching Fellow. Leadership: Director of Ascending Power Ltd and Dynamic Boosting Systems Ltd , and co-founder of Hydroventuri Ltd and Gyrotricity .

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.

• Thermography
• Mechanical Engineering
• Composite Materials
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Davide Palumbo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at Politecnico di Bari, Italy. His research focuses on thermographic techniques for non-destructive testing, fatigue analysis, and mechanical property characterization of composite and metallic materials. Research interests include: Thermography, Composite Materials, Additive Manufacturing, and Fatigue Analysis Email: davide.palumbo@poliba.it Recent publications highlight his work on AI-driven defect quantification, structural health monitoring of 3D-printed composites, and hybrid thermographic methodologies for mechanical testing. He actively contributes to projects like the IDEA initiative, addressing manufacturing and design challenges in composite-bonded joints. His work spans applications in railway engineering, aerospace materials (e.g., CFRP, Inconel 718), and automotive systems, with a focus on thermal diffusivity measurements and deep learning integration.

Mi GanView profile

Associate Professor

• Inland port development strategy
• Big data application in logistics system
• Low-carbon logistics system
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Mi Gan is an Associate Professor at the School of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, where he serves as Supervisor of Doctorate Candidates and Supervisor of Master's Candidates. He is also Dean of the Smart Logistics Big Data Application Technology Research Institute at the university. His academic career spans over a decade at Southwest Jiaotong University, with additional research experience at the University of Arizona and Northwestern University. PhD in Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University and University of Arizona Master's in Logistics Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University Bachelor's in Logistics Management, Southwest Jiaotong University Professor Gan's research focuses on critical areas of modern logistics and transportation systems. His work centers on inland port development strategy, big data applications in logistics systems, low-carbon logistics systems, transportation network optimization, and supply chain design. He has pioneered research in new comprehensive freight systems including high-speed rail logistics, smart highway logistics, and urban rail logistics. His interdisciplinary approach combines logistics data science with sustainable and smart logistics system development, addressing pressing challenges in modern transportation infrastructure. Professor Gan has led numerous significant research projects funded by various Chinese government agencies including the National Nature Science Foundation of China, Sichuan Province Social Science projects, and Chengdu City Soft Science Foundation. His work demonstrates a strong applied research orientation with practical implications for urban logistics planning, environmental impact assessment, and transportation network design. Recommended Ph.D.Supervisor Recommended MA Supervisor As an academic supervisor, Professor Gan has guided 573 Master's candidates and numerous Doctoral students. He leads a research team characterized by its 'tense and lively, united and cooperative, loyal and responsible' culture. The team currently supervises 4-6 Master's students, 1-2 Doctoral students, and 1 postdoctoral researcher annually, with international collaboration including Thai Master's students and English-assisted international Doctoral students. His research group has developed into an effective learning-oriented intelligent team since its formation in 2012. Professor Gan's laboratory work centers around the Smart Logistics Big Data Application Technology Research Institute, where he serves as Dean. His team has developed multiple patented technologies including logistics packaging solutions, transportation equipment innovations, and intelligent planning methods for intermodal transport systems. Their work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in China's evolving transportation infrastructure.

• Urban Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Applied Economics
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Yu Qin is a Professor in the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. Her research focuses on urban economics, environmental economics, and applied economics, with an emphasis on transportation, real estate markets, and climate change. She holds editorial roles at journals like China Economic Review and Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization . Yu earned her PhD in applied economics and management from Cornell University in 2014. Research Interests : 1. Economic impacts of transportation networks 2. Housing and land market policies 3. Social consequences of air pollution and climate change 4. Urban sustainability and planning Teaching Achievements : Recipient of NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2018/19) and multiple SDE teaching awards. Maintains high evaluations across diverse courses, including real estate core modules, executive trainings, and Chinese-language MPAM programs. Research Trends : Her work bridges environmental challenges with urban development, emphasizing policy design, adaptation strategies, and interdisciplinary solutions. Recent studies address sea level rise, pollution-induced migration, and sustainable infrastructure. Awards & Honors : - NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (AY2018/19) - SDE Teaching Excellence Awards (2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19) - SDE Teaching Award Honour Roll (2020) Grants & Collaborations : Focus on Singapore and China, with projects analyzing climate adaptation, pollution control, and urban policy. Active in international collaborations on environmental and economic research.

Simon BeckView profile

Researcher

• Wireless Power Transfer
• Wireless Communication
• Power Electronics
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Simon Beck is a PhD researcher at the Laboratory for High Power Electronic Systems (ETH Zürich) , focusing on Wireless Power Transfer and Power Electronics . He received his BSc (2014) and MSc (2017) in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zürich, where he designed high-precision PWM schemes for modular multilevel converters in his Master's thesis. Born in Vaduz, Liechtenstein (1992) PhD research since 2021 on wireless energy transfer systems Co-founded an ICT company in Vaduz (2017), developing ERP/CRM applications and managing ISP-grade networking infrastructure His publications include studies on bidirectional converter topologies, modular converter communication schemes, and voltage precision optimization, presented at conferences like ECCE Europe and EPE'22 . Collaborations with Jürgen Biela and Simon Fuchs highlight his work in high-efficiency power electronic systems for railway and wireless charging applications.

Andy GoetzView profile

Professor

• Transportation Geography
• Urban Planning
• Transit-Oriented Development
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Andrew R. Goetz is Professor in the Department of Geography & the Environment at the University of Denver, with affiliate positions in the Transportation Institute and Urban Studies Program. His research examines transportation infrastructure, urban development patterns, and sustainability policy. Research areas include metropolitan transportation planning, rail transit impacts, freight system optimization, airport development, and high-speed rail feasibility. Current applied work informs Colorado transportation policy through service on CDOT's Statewide Freight Advisory Council and Denver Regional Council of Governments committees. Scientific Awards: Edward L. Ullman Award for Significant Contributions to Transportation Geography (2010) His leadership includes associate editorship at the Journal of Transport Geography and governance roles in international transportation research networks including NECTAR and IGU's Transport Commission.

Juan MatuteView profile

Lecturer

• Transportation Planning and Policy
• Public Transit
• Environmental Assessment
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Juan Matute is a Lecturer in Urban Planning and Deputy Director of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. His expertise spans transportation planning, environmental assessment, and urban sustainability. He leads strategic transit planning initiatives for California and advises on climate action plans for Southern California communities. Education: M.B.A. and M.A. in Urban Planning from UCLA, B.A. in International Relations from Pomona College. Research Focus: Public transit finance, new mobility technologies, parking infrastructure, and transportation governance. Recent work includes quantifying Los Angeles County’s parking supply, assessing environmental impacts of transit systems, and evaluating cost-effectiveness of California’s High-Speed Rail. Teaching and Leadership: Teaches graduate courses on transportation policy and environmental assessment. Oversees operations, research, and student programs at the Institute of Transportation Studies. Grants and Projects: Managed UCLA’s role in two state-level transit plans and multiple climate action plans. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on transportation-finance modeling and equity-focused urban planning.