Marc-Antoine Fénart

Marc-Antoine Fénart is a Full Professor at HES-SO University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland and Head of the Skills Center at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture. He specializes in mobility systems, transport telematics, road safety, automated vehicles, and infrastructure management. His research focuses on integrating digital technologies into transportation systems, optimizing infrastructure use, and enhancing safety through innovative solutions like teleoperated vehicles and smart infrastructure design.

Education:

• BSc in Civil Engineering (Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture)
• MSc in Engineering (HES-SO Master)

Research Interests: His work bridges civil engineering and digital innovation, addressing challenges in automated vehicle systems, road infrastructure optimization, and sustainable urban planning. Key projects include the GREENum initiative for digitalizing public space planning and the NPR teleoperation project for autonomous vehicles.

Grants & Projects:

• GREENum (SLL-PR funded): Digital tool for optimizing urban spaces (2022)
• NPR Teleoperation (NPR funded): Centralized teleoperation systems (2020–2021)
• Weigh-in-Motion Studies: Multiple projects analyzing traffic loads and infrastructure impacts

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly stated, but his work on automated vehicles and infrastructure management has garnered significant industry attention.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Skills Center and collaborates with institutions like the Swiss Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) and the iTEC Institute.