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Niels Agatz is a Full Professor of last-mile supply chain analytics at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, within the Department of Technology and Operations Management. He serves as the scientific director of TKI Dinalog, the Dutch national institute for collaborative logistics research, and as an area editor for Transportation Science. His academic career includes a Ph.D. from RSM and an M.Sc. in industrial engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, with visiting positions at Georgia Tech and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Professor Agatz's research focuses on developing innovative and sustainable last-mile supply chains through advanced analytics, with particular expertise in transportation-enabled services, urban delivery systems, and demand management. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in logistics and transportation. The breadth of his research is evident in his publications spanning topics from drone delivery optimization to sustainable time slot management and truck platooning.
His publications demonstrate significant impact in the field of transportation and logistics, with several highly cited papers on ride-sharing systems, drone delivery optimization, and sustainable logistics practices. The research consistently addresses practical industry challenges while advancing methodological approaches in operations research.
- NWO Rubicon Grant
- INFORMS TSL Stella Dafermos Achievement Award
Professor Agatz teaches courses on distribution networks and management science at RSM. His research has been widely featured in leading academic journals and international media outlets, reflecting the practical relevance of his work to industry challenges in last-mile delivery and sustainable logistics. He collaborates extensively with industry partners to translate academic insights into practical solutions for complex logistics problems.
