Emine Akgun

Dr. Emine Akgun is a Lecturer at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in urban freight transport policy and logistics systems. She completed her PhD in Transport Research Institute (2015-2021), focusing on the role of urban freight policies in enabling urban consolidation centers (UCCs). Her research examines policy implementation strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and institutional influences shaping urban freight systems across Scotland, Sweden, and other regions.

Education: BSc in Logistics Management (Izmir University of Economics), MSc in International Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Jönköping International Business School). She has taught master-level courses in supply chain management and design (2013-2015). Her work bridges policy analysis with practical implementation, addressing challenges like urban congestion, emission reduction, and sustainable freight solutions.

Key research areas include policy efficacy for UCC adoption, cross-national comparisons of freight policies, and post-pandemic urban sustainability strategies. She co-authored a UN report on Science-Technology-Innovation (STI) for urban resilience. Collaborations include projects with Prof. Achille Fonzone, Dr. Jason Monios, and interdisciplinary teams across transport engineering and urban planning.

Her PhD thesis analyzes how local transport policies can support UCCs through institutional frameworks and stakeholder engagement. Current research trends emphasize policy integration into broader urban strategies, leveraging case studies to identify best practices for UCC implementation.