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Jonas Westin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Regional Science (CERUM) at Umeå University. His research focuses on applying mathematical methods and models to address social science challenges, particularly in transportation, regional development, and environmental policy. He teaches courses in mathematical modeling and project courses for civil engineering students, and is recognized as a university teacher.
His research interests include transportation economics, input-output analysis, and operations research, with a focus on optimizing freight networks, evaluating infrastructure policies, and modeling regional accessibility. He has contributed to projects analyzing sustainable aviation, maritime safety, and cross-border infrastructure planning in Northern Europe.
Westin collaborates with institutions like Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) and the Nordic countries’ transport networks. His work bridges theoretical mathematical modeling with practical policy analysis, emphasizing the implications of transport policies on regional competitiveness and environmental sustainability. Notable projects include the Botnia-Atlantica corridor analysis and studies on fossil-free regional aviation.
- Affiliations:
- Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
- Research Fellow, CERUM (Centre for Regional Science)
- Key Research Themes:
- Transportation Network Optimization
- Regional Economic Impact Analysis
- Environmental Policy Modeling
His recent publications highlight innovative approaches to freight modeling, maritime safety metrics, and cross-border infrastructure coordination. Westin’s interdisciplinary work reflects a commitment to addressing complex societal challenges through rigorous quantitative methods.
