Nikolaos Gavanas

Nikolaos Gavanas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly. He directs the Infrastructure, Technology Policy and Development Laboratory and has held academic positions at multiple institutions, including the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the European Commission. His expertise spans transport planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable mobility, with a focus on the interplay between transport systems and spatial development.

Education

• Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering (2011), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• MSc in Transport Design (2005), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• BEng in Civil Engineering (2003), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Research Interests

• Transport planning and policy
• Traffic engineering and congestion management
• Sustainable urban mobility solutions
• Land use-transport interaction (LUTI)
• Environmental and economic impacts of transport
• Seismic risk in transport systems

Scientific Contributions

• 15+ peer-reviewed articles on urban mobility, transport economics, and sustainable planning
• Key role in Horizon 2020 projects (TRIMODE, DTEU)
• 2012 2nd Prize in National Architectural Competition
• 2013 researcher registry selection at European Commission's JRC