Raphael Hoerler

Raphael Hoerler is a Senior Scientist at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Engineering, focusing on sustainable mobility and transportation systems. Since joining ZHAW in 2017, he has led and contributed to projects addressing electric vehicles, carpooling, and mobility-as-a-service platforms.

• Education: PhD in Climate Policy/Electric Vehicles and Mobility Services (ETH Zurich, 2022), MSc in Environmental Science (ETH Zurich, 2017), BSc in Environmental Science (ETH Zurich, 2014).

His research explores the interplay between mobility services, electric vehicles, and energy transitions, with a focus on user behavior, policy measures, and system dynamics. He has published extensively on topics like carsharing adoption, autonomous vehicle preferences, and sustainable commuting strategies.

Recent publications highlight trends in carpooling integration, small electric vehicle adoption, and multimodal transportation. His work often combines empirical studies with policy recommendations to guide sustainable mobility transformations.

Scientific Awards:

• 2020: Best paper award at Transportation Research Arena (TRA), Helsinki
• 2019: Best poster award at TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
• 2018: Best poster award at SCCER Mobility Annual Conference, Zurich

Hois projects include Swiss Smart City Outreach, SWEET SWICE, and Denner-Mobile, addressing sustainable transportation solutions. He collaborates with institutions like ETH Zurich, Empa, and SCCER Mobility.