Philippe Lebeau

Philippe Lebeau serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the House of Sustainable Transitions within the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and Solvay Business School at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work focuses on sustainable urban logistics systems, particularly last-mile delivery solutions and electric vehicle integration in freight transport. He actively contributes to major European research initiatives including the Green Deal-aligned SUPPORT FOR LOW-EMISSION URBAN LOGISTICS and CodeZERO projects.

His research spans sustainable logistics, electric vehicle adoption, e-commerce delivery systems, and urban freight policy. Lebeau employs multi-actor decision-making frameworks like MAMCA to analyze stakeholder perspectives on green logistics solutions. His work bridges academic research with practical urban mobility challenges, particularly focusing on consumer behavior in last-mile delivery systems and the decarbonization potential of cargo bikes and autonomous delivery robots.

Lebeau's recent publications demonstrate strong trends in sustainable urban logistics innovation, with significant emphasis on zero-emission delivery solutions, consumer preference analysis, and the application of behavioral frameworks to logistics challenges. His work increasingly integrates e-commerce dynamics with sustainable transportation solutions, highlighting the complex interplay between consumer expectations and environmental goals in modern delivery systems.

As a PhD committee member and master's thesis supervisor, Lebeau has guided numerous students through research on urban logistics topics including Ecozone acceptance, cargo bike implementation, and sustainable e-commerce practices. His collaborative research projects have secured substantial funding from European Union programs focused on green urban mobility solutions.

Lebeau leads research within the House of Sustainable Transitions, working with interdisciplinary teams on projects addressing urban freight decarbonization. His work connects VUB researchers with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and community groups to develop practical solutions for sustainable urban logistics challenges, particularly focusing on the Brussels metropolitan area as a living laboratory for green delivery innovations.