Denise Beil

Denise Beil serves as a Research Associate at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria's LOGISTIKUM Research Center Steyr, specializing in sustainable transport systems. She is concurrently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Antwerp, investigating modal shift policy impacts on eco-friendly freight transport.

Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor's in International Logistics Management (2020) and Master's in Supply Chain Management (2022), both from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. Her doctoral research focuses on impact analysis of modal shift measures related to freight mode choices.

Beil's research centers on sustainable logistics and transport policy, with particular emphasis on freight mode choice analysis, modal shift strategies, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Her work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals through practical applications in transport decarbonization and intermodal solutions. Recent projects explore gamification in workshops, inland navigation potentials, and Austrian intermodality challenges.

Her publication portfolio reveals strong thematic cohesion around freight decarbonization, with recurring analysis of policy acceptance among shippers, GHG monitoring tools, and modal shift effectiveness. Key trends include Austria-specific case studies, eco-friendly transport mode adoption barriers, and measurement methodologies for emissions reduction.

She has received significant recognition including:

• Best Master's thesis award within the 10-year REWWay project (2022)
• Chimney Award 2023
• Dennie Lockefeer Grant Award (2024)

Beil actively leads and contributes to major research initiatives including EU HORIZON project LOG-MultiRELOAD (2022-2026) and national projects LOG-REWWay and LOG-Logmaster. Her grant portfolio spans sustainable multimodality solutions, waterway logistics, and intermodality challenges in Austria, with emphasis on practical industry implementation.

As part of LOGISTIKUM's research ecosystem, she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Austria and internationally, contributing to freight transport innovation through projects like LOG-MOD-E-CO and participation in the Antwerp Inland Navigation School.