Koen Mommens

Koen Mommens is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, focusing on sustainable logistics, freight transport, and urban sustainability. He leads the House of Sustainable Transitions and coordinates projects like Shift2Zero and PILOTS. His work emphasizes modal shifts, carbon reduction, and innovative delivery systems. Awards include the 2022 Paul De Vroede prijs. He advises students on topics like zero-emission logistics and urban freight planning. Key projects address e-commerce sustainability, synchromodal networks, and waterway transport.

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Research interests span sustainable urban logistics, environmental impact assessment, and stakeholder-driven decision frameworks. His articles analyze e-commerce sustainability, synchromodal readiness, and car-free initiatives. Collaborations include Brazil’s inland waterways and China’s clean air policies.

Supervised works include studies on zero-emission transport strategies and sustainable parcel deliveries. Grants and projects total over 20 from 2012–2025, with active involvement in policy and industry advisory roles.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the House of Sustainable Transitions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on urban logistics and climate action.