Michel Mandjes

Michel Mandjes is a full professor of Probability and Operations Research at Leiden University's Mathematical Institute. He studied Econometrics and Mathematics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, earned a PhD in Operations Research, and held positions at Twente University, CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica), and the University of Amsterdam before joining Leiden in 2023.

• Research Focus: Intersects probability theory, stochastic operations research, and sustainable mobility solutions. His work includes modeling the impact of new mobility services (MaaS, mobility hubs) and parking policies on urban transportation sustainability using activity-based demand models (ABM).
• Publications: Co-authored a 2023 study analyzing multimodal travel behavior in the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan area, highlighting the potential of mobility hubs and MaaS to reduce private car use through e-bike sharing and public transport improvements.
• Technical Expertise: Specializes in computational methods for large-scale ABMs, including GPU acceleration and common random numbers to optimize model calibration.

His current research emphasizes policy-driven transformations in metropolitan mobility systems through data-driven modeling and scenario analysis.