Belma Turan

Belma Turan is a University Assistant (post doc) at the Institute of Transport Economics and Logistics, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), where she has conducted research since 2018. Her work centers on optimizing urban freight systems through advanced computational methods.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Logistics and Operations Management, University of Vienna (2011-2016)
• Master of Business Administration, University of Vienna (2009-2011)
• Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Graz (2005-2009)

Dr. Turan specializes in City Logistics, Vehicle Routing Problems, Stochastic Optimization, and Metaheuristics. She develops algorithmic solutions for complex urban freight challenges, particularly focusing on stochastic elements in routing and sustainability transitions. Her methodology combines theoretical optimization frameworks with real-world case studies in Vienna's urban environment.

Analysis of her 7 publications (2017-2024) reveals a consistent trajectory toward sustainable urban mobility. Early work established foundations in vehicle synchronization and routing algorithms, while recent research (2022-2024) directly addresses European sustainability initiatives, electric scooter fleet management, and cargo bike logistics. Her publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary engagement with environmental policy and practical implementation of optimization models.

No major scientific awards are publicly documented for Dr. Turan.

She has secured substantial research funding through 5 projects between 2018-2023:

• Sustainability Initiatives (2022-2023): Deputy project lead on European urban freight sustainability
• Electric Scooters in Vienna (2021-2022): Principal researcher on e-scooter fleet optimization
• INNS'PAKET (2020-2021): Co-lead on innovative parcel delivery systems
• MUKE (2020-2021): Critical success factors analysis in freight logistics
• Sustainable Distribution System (2018-2021): Vienna-focused two-tier delivery model

Dr. Turan operates within WU's Institute of Transport Economics and Logistics research ecosystem, collaborating closely with Professors Vera Hemmelmayr and Thomas Wakolbinger. Her team specializes in computational logistics, with active projects spanning optimization algorithms, sustainable mobility transitions, and urban freight policy implementation.