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Leif Sörensen is a researcher at the University of Hildesheim, affiliated with the Institute of Business Administration and Business Informatics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Computer Science. His work focuses on operations research and digital transformation in public transport systems, particularly examining flexible transport models, agent-based simulations, and geoinformation system integration.
- Core Affiliations
- Researcher (since 2023) - HAWK Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst, Holzminden
- Doctoral Researcher - Institute of Business Administration and Business Informatics, University of Hildesheim
- Former Student Assistant - TU Dresden and Max Planck Institute for Self-Organization
Research Focus: Sörensen's research bridges transport policy, agent-based modeling, and data analytics. He investigates how digital transformation can enhance rural mobility through flexible public transport systems, with emphasis on contractual incentives for drivers and stochastic behavior prediction. His work spans both developed and developing economies, particularly analyzing informal transit systems in South Africa.
Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on operations research in transport contexts, with 7/9 publications involving agent-based simulations and DRT (Demand-Responsive Transport). Keywords cluster around urban mobility, digital transformation, and transport resilience, while sub-fields reveal expertise in dynamic routing algorithms, passenger acceptance metrics, and GIS-integrated transport planning.
- Key Projects
- Co-author on European Commission-funded transport safety modeling
- Participant in Smart Hybrid research initiative (44 co-publications)
- Contributor to International Transportation Economics Association conferences
Academic Background: Holds degrees in International Economics (University of Göttingen) and International Business and Development (University of Bayreuth). Completed internships at UNECE Geneva and KfW Entwicklungsbank Pretoria, with fieldwork in South Africa and Japan.
