معرفی
Razvan Marius Ionescu is a Doctoral Researcher at the Sheffield University Management School, affiliated with the Department of Operations Management and Decision Sciences. His research focuses on energy-efficient last-mile delivery operations using autonomous electric vehicles and sidewalk delivery robots.
- Qualifications: AFHEA (Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy), MBA (University of Sheffield), BA in Business Administration (Middlesex University)
Research Interests center on solving logistics challenges in urban delivery systems. By integrating autonomous technologies with sustainability goals, he develops solutions to optimize vehicle routing, reduce energy consumption, and enhance delivery performance. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation for real-world applications.
Grants include the University of Sheffield Energy Institute Flagship Research Scholarship, supporting his PhD studies.
- Supervisors:
- Dr. Merve Keskin (Lecturer in Operations Management and Decision Sciences)
- Dr. Erica Ballantyne (Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management)
Scientific Awards include the Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), recognizing his contributions to academic practice.



