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José Alejandro López Álvarez is an Assistant Professor in the Operations — Management department at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. His primary affiliations include the University of Groningen, where he has held roles since 2015, and Dropper as an Operations Research Analyst (2020–2021). He is based at Nettelbosje 2, Groningen, Netherlands.
Education:
- PhD in Operations Research (2015–2019), University of Groningen
- MSc in Supply Chain Management (2012–2013), University of Groningen
- Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (2007–2011), Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
Research Interests: José’s work focuses on supply chain optimization, sustainable logistics, and transportation engineering. He specializes in strategic and operational decision-making for alternative fuels (e.g., LNG, electric road systems), inventory control policies for energy logistics, and infrastructure design for sustainable transportation systems. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and responsible consumption.
Publications Trends: His articles span from 2016 to 2025, emphasizing decarbonization and sustainable infrastructure. Recent work (2020–2025) explores electrification of road freight and electric road systems adoption, while earlier studies address collaborative logistics and alternative fuel station planning. All publications integrate rigorous operations research methodologies to solve real-world supply chain and transportation challenges.
Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the texts.
Advising & Grants: José has advised or collaborated on projects throughout his career, including roles as a PhD Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher. Specific grants or student advisees are not detailed in the provided information. His research has been applied in industry contexts, such as the Dutch logistics service provider Fritom.
Labs & Teams: He is part of the Operations Management & Operations Research group within the Faculty of Economics and Business, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in sustainable logistics and transportation systems.
