Sebastiaan Meijer

Sebastiaan Meijer is a Professor of Health Care Logistics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on applying logistics principles to healthcare systems, particularly in optimizing resource allocation, patient flow, and integrating technology like sensor data and simulations. He leads a team developing gaming simulations and interactive methods to improve healthcare efficiency, with a focus on smart cities and elderly care. Key areas include home health monitoring platforms, emergency department logistics, and medical waste management. His work addresses challenges in coordinating complex healthcare networks across institutions.

Research Interests:

• Healthcare Logistics
• Simulation Modeling
• Patient Flow Optimization
• Telemedicine
• Reablement Programs for Older Adults
• Medical Waste Transportation

Recent Articles: Focus on real-world evidence gaps in clinical trials, hospital overcrowding diagnostics, and hybrid modeling for complex systems. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining data science, simulation, and healthcare policy.

Awards: Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts.

Advising & Grants: Supervises 16+ students (listed in 'students'). Research projects include the ASSIST reablement program feasibility study and telemedicine evaluation in surgical settings.

Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary team at KTH addressing healthcare logistics challenges through simulation games and data-driven methods.