Roel van den Broek

Dr. Roel van den Broek is a PhD candidate and researcher in the Department of Computer Science at Utrecht University, focusing on algorithms and complexity within railway operations. His work bridges theoretical scheduling models with real-world transportation challenges.

• Current affiliation: Utrecht University
• Research group: Algorithms and Complexity

Roel's research centers on stochastic scheduling and robustness measures in transportation systems. He has developed hybrid evolutionary algorithms and local search methods to optimize train unit shunting, personnel scheduling, and infrastructure capacity. Recent publications highlight his contributions to:

• Robustness metrics for parallel machine scheduling
• Computational approaches to railway yard capacity
• Integrated planning of train shunting and servicing

His workday spans multiple locations, including the Buys Ballot Building and Dutch Railways (NS) offices, where he applies algorithms to large-scale logistical problems.