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Niels Agatz is a Full Professor of Last-mile Supply Chain Analytics at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He serves as Scientific Director at TKI Dinalog and is affiliated with ERIM since 2004. His work focuses on integrating technology and sustainability in urban logistics, shared mobility, and online retailing through data-driven optimization.
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (2004-present)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (visiting)
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (visiting)
Professor Agatz's research explores analytics applications in last-mile delivery, including drone and truck combinations, dynamic ride-sharing, and sustainable time slot management. His work bridges academic rigor with industry practice through collaborations with major stakeholders in logistics and retail sectors.
Recent publications highlight his contributions to:
- Drone delivery route optimization
- Dynamic ride-sharing systems
- Urban logistics sustainability
- Online time slot booking
- Truck platooning efficiency
- Public transport integration
Awarded the NWO Rubicon Grant and INFORMS TSL Stella Dafermos Achievement Award, he also serves as Area Editor for Transportation Science. His teaching portfolio includes courses on distribution networks, management science, and decision-making frameworks.
As academic advisor, he has directly supervised multiple PhD candidates including Alp Arslan, Joydeep Paul, and Anirudh Bhoopalam, while serving on committees for various dissertation projects related to:
- On-demand delivery systems
- Omni-channel retail operations
- Truck platooning behavior
- Dynamic decision-making
- Sustainable optimization
- Robotized warehouse design
His methodological approach combines mathematical programming, simulation modeling, and empirical analysis to address real-world logistics challenges, particularly emphasizing environmental impacts and technology integration in urban transportation ecosystems.
