جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Manish Vermaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multimodal transportation
• Dangerous goods transportation
• Risk assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manish Verma is Professor of Operations Management and Associate Dean, Graduate Studies at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. His academic journey began with an MBA and PhD in Business Administration with Operations Management/Management Science specialization from Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Dr. Verma's research focuses on multimodal transportation of dangerous goods, risk assessment, network design and planning in transportation, humanitarian logistics, green supply chain management, and disruption/resilience in transportation systems. His current research engagements center on safety and security issues in freight transportation and humanitarian logistics, funded by NSERC and SSHRC grants. He has been frequently approached by media to comment on railroad accidents involving dangerous goods. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on hazardous materials transportation risk management, with significant contributions to rail-truck intermodal systems, hazmat risk modeling using value-at-risk methodologies, and emergency response planning for transportation networks. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical transportation safety applications. $245K research grant for rail safety research from Government of Canada As an educator, Dr. Verma has taught courses including Predictive Analytics for Managers, Network Design Issues in Freight Transportation, and Management Science Research Issues. His scholarly impact is evidenced by publications in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part E, European Journal of Operational Research, and Safety Science. He actively contributes to real-world transportation safety through media commentary and research that informs policy decisions regarding dangerous goods transportation.

Jason Moniosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maritime Logistics
• Maritime Transport
• Port Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason Monios is a Senior Professor of Maritime Logistics at Kedge Business School in Marseille, France, specializing in operations, supply chain, and information management. His work focuses on the intersection of maritime transport, logistics, and environmental sustainability. Professor Monios' research spans three primary domains: Maritime Transport: Focusing on port system evolution, collaboration in port hinterlands, port governance and policy, and institutional frameworks Multimodal Transport: Examining multimodal corridors, dry ports, development of multimodal terminals, and urban logistics strategies Sustainability: Addressing maritime sustainability, decarbonization policies, green ports, climate change adaptation, and electric/autonomous vehicle integration His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on climate change adaptation in port governance, decarbonization of maritime transport, and innovative logistics solutions like urban consolidation centers. His work increasingly examines the intersection of environmental policy, technological innovation, and institutional frameworks in global shipping and logistics. Notable awards and recognitions include: Ranked in the top 2% of logistics researchers worldwide by Stanford/Elsevier (2021 and 2022) Research on climate change adaptation cited in the IPCC report (2022) Professor Monios has led research projects with a total budget exceeding €1 million and has supervised numerous doctoral theses. His work extends beyond academia through collaborations with national and regional transport authorities and technical reports for international organizations including UNCTAD, UN-ECLAC, and the World Bank.

Jonas Eliassonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Transport Policy
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Transport Pricing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonas Eliasson is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), focusing on Communications and Transport Systems. He concurrently serves as Director of Transport Access at the Swedish National Transport Administration and chairs the Planning & Construction committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Previously, he was Director of the Stockholm City Transportation Administration (2016–2019) and a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) from 2007 to 2016. His research emphasizes transport policy design and evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, transport pricing, railway capacity allocation, and public acceptability of policies. He advises governments on sustainable transport planning, congestion pricing, and socio-economic appraisals. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, with a focus on accessibility, equity, and climate targets. Key research themes include infrastructure cost overruns, traffic demand reduction strategies, and the integration of passenger and freight transport systems. Recent publications analyze policy impacts, forecasting methods, and carbon-neutral transportation systems. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical and socio-political dimensions of transport challenges. Eliasson collaborates with research groups like Railway and Public Transport and contributes to initiatives like the 'Next Generation Smart Transportation Systems' project. Despite extensive professional roles, no formal student advisees are listed. His work is disseminated through journals like Transportation Research Part A and policy reports for national and regional governments.

Guido Perboliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Logistics
• Last-mile Delivery
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Guido Perboli is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Logistics Coordinator and Project Coordinator for activities supporting relationships with government bodies. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center CARS@PoliTO (Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable Mobility) and serves as Director of the ICT for City Logistics and Enterprises (ICElab@Polito) research center, which he founded in 2016. His research interests span a broad range of topics including Operations Research, Logistics, Last-mile Delivery, Sustainable Logistics, Combinatorial Optimization, Stochastic Programming, Business Development, and Lean Business methodologies. His work particularly focuses on City Logistics, Green Logistics, and the application of emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI in supply chain management. He has developed GUEST, a Lean Business methodology for innovation processes from early idea definition to implementation. Professor Perboli's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, blockchain applications in supply chains, and the integration of AI techniques in transportation systems. His work shows an increasing trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines optimization methods with emerging technologies to address sustainable urban mobility challenges. Professional Recognition: CASE Best Paper award from IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (2011) Effective member of INFORMS (2019-present) Effective member of EURO (1995-present) Effective member of AIRO (1995-present) Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Research and Technology (2020-present) Associate Editor for Sustainability (2018-present) Professor Perboli actively advises PhD students and has supervised numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like SINFONICA, HESTER, and 5G-LOGINNOV. He serves as Scientific Director for multiple commercial research projects focused on blockchain, IoT, and AI applications in logistics. Beyond academia, he is Chief Scientific Officer of Arisk S.p.A., a fintech company specializing in business crisis prediction using AI and machine learning. His research group, ICElab@Polito, focuses on two main areas supporting urban growth: logistics and enterprises. The center collaborates with numerous companies including Amazon, DHL, and FCA, addressing real-world challenges in urban logistics and supply chain management through innovative research approaches.

• Urban Analytics
• Urban Informatics
• Smart Cities
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Jorge Gil is an Associate Professor in Urban Analytics and Informatics at Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. His research focuses on integrated urban models, Smart Cities, City Information Modelling (CIM), and Urban Digital Twins, with applications in sustainable mobility, social inclusion, energy transition, and circular economy. He develops GIS solutions and open science methodologies. Teaching includes GIS, sustainable mobility, and spatial data science courses. He supervises Bachelor, Master's, and PhD students. Current projects include LogiNets (logistics network flows analysis), ComCy (cycling safety), and FlowSense (traffic flow data). Key research outputs span agent-based modeling of waste sorting behavior, mobility equity analysis, and multimodal urban network frameworks. He co-authored over 50 publications and actively contributes to interdisciplinary urban planning initiatives.

• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Traffic Engineering
• Sustainable Transportation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yu Nie is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, affiliated with the NU-TREND research group within the McCormick School of Engineering. His work focuses on optimizing transportation networks, integrating human behavior, infrastructure design, and network topology to enhance mobility, reliability, and sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, an M.S. from the National University of Singapore, and a B.S. (cum laude) from Tsinghua University. His research interests span interdisciplinary approaches combining optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics. Key areas include congestion pricing strategies, ride-hailing market dynamics, autonomous vehicle integration, and transit system design. He has contributed to studies on dockless bike-sharing systems, ethics-aware transit design, and traffic management in autonomous vehicle zones. Nie’s recent publications (2024–2025) highlight advancements in modular autonomous vehicle systems, co-modal freight solutions, and policy frameworks for sustainable urban mobility. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, addressing challenges like EV charging chaos and ride-pooling impacts. He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award for his editorial contributions. His research also explores freight exchange platforms, taxi market resilience during pandemics, and the role of route choice models in transit design. Labs/Teams: Yu Nie is associated with the NU-TREND research group, specializing in innovative transportation solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Vera Hemmelmayrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operations Research
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Vera Hemmelmayr is affiliated with the Institute of Transport Economics and Logistics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business . Her research spans Operations Research , Logistics , Supply Chain Management , and Circular Economy , with a focus on vehicle routing , city logistics , and metaheuristics . She has led major projects like CREATE_AT (circular timber supply chains) and Sustainable Urban Deliveries . Research trends in her recent work include real-time optimization algorithms for railway disruptions, sustainable urban freight solutions , and integrated railcar fleet management . Her publications often bridge transport policy with computational methods , emphasizing green supply chains and smart city logistics . 2025: Preis für innovative Lehre 2017: Best Application Paper Honorable Mentions (IIE Transactions) 2012: Dr.-Maria-Schaumayer-Habilitationsstipendium 2012: WU Visiting Fellow 2005: Prämierung ausgezeichneter Diplomarbeiten She has supervised research projects on topics including two-echelon delivery systems , railway disruption management , and digital transformation in logistics, while contributing to policy frameworks for circular economy in transportation.

R. Jayakrishnanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Dynamic Traffic Assignment
• Urban Traffic Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

R. Jayakrishnan , a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Samueli School of Engineering , University of California, Irvine, is a leading researcher in transportation systems engineering. Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, Civil Engineering, 1992 M.S., University of Texas, Austin, Civil Engineering, 1987 B.S., Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, 1985 His research focuses on dynamic traffic assignment , urban traffic simulation , and real-time information systems to improve congested traffic corridors. He is developing advanced dynamic simulation-assignment models for urban traffic networks. Recent publications highlight his contributions to: Crowdsourced delivery optimization using decomposition heuristics Eco-driving algorithms with V2I communication Multi-furniture placement applications via augmented reality Subscription mobility services cost-benefit analysis Agent-based lane-changing coordination systems These works demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach combining transportation engineering, optimization algorithms, and emerging technologies like AR and connected vehicles.

• Maritime Logistics
• Port Operations Management
• Sustainable Transport
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sehwa Lim is a Lecturer in Maritime Logistics and Transport at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, specializing in port operations and sustainable maritime transport management with emphasis on economic-societal balance. Her educational background includes: PhD in Port Operations Management (Cardiff University) MBA in International Commerce MSc in Social Science Research Methods BSc in International Trade Dr. Lim's research integrates advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to advance sustainable maritime transport, focusing on port operations management and strategic sustainability frameworks. Her work promotes harmonious industry development through evidence-based solutions addressing environmental and operational challenges. Analysis of her publication trends reveals consistent focus on port sustainability-performance linkages, with systematic reviews examining container port competitive advantage globally and region-specific Gulf studies (Saudi Arabia/UAE). Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in sustainability metrics and cross-regional applicability. Professional recognition includes: Teaching Fellow (FHEA) with Advanced HE Dr. Lim actively supervises postgraduate research, currently advising Osayd Helal, and welcomes students in port operations, maritime logistics, freight transport, and multimodal systems. Her global research networks span Korea, China, Sweden, and Nigeria, enhancing collaborative impact. Previous experience at Korea's Northeast Asia and Distribution Institute (NALDI) informs her industry-relevant scholarship. She maintains active engagement with international logistics communities through conferences including ISL, IAME, and regional transport forums, driving knowledge exchange in sustainable port development.

Babak Mehranمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Network Resilience
• Big Data Analytics in Transportation
• Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Babak Mehran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba (Price Faculty of Engineering). He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Nagoya University (2009). His research focuses on transportation network resilience, big data analytics, and AI-driven solutions for traffic management. He leads the Urban Mobility and Transportation Informatics Group (UMTIG), collaborating with government and industry on applied transportation research. Key research areas include autonomous vehicle integration, cold-region traffic vulnerability, and optimization of public transit systems. Dr. Mehran has advised graduate students on topics like traffic safety, sensor placement, and semi-flexible transit design. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., reinforcement learning algorithms) with real-world applications such as winter road maintenance strategies and transit demand analysis. Recent publications emphasize AI-driven traffic prediction, climate adaptation for infrastructure resilience, and safety metrics for truck operations in harsh environments. He collaborates internationally on transportation policy and has contributed to methodologies for evaluating congestion relief strategies using travel time reliability analysis. Lab: Urban Mobility and Transportation Informatics Group (UMTIG) Key Partners: Government agencies, transportation industries, academic collaborators Current Focus: Autonomous shared mobility, cold-climate traffic systems, data fusion for traffic monitoring

Pasi Lautalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rail Transportation Engineering
• Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety
• Multimodal Transportation Logistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pasi Lautala is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) and currently serves as the Associate Dean for Research. He holds a BS from Tampere University of Technology (Finland) and MS/PhD from Michigan Tech. His research focuses on rail and highway transportation engineering, with emphasis on grade crossing safety, multimodal logistics, sustainability, railway capacity analysis, and engineering education development. Since 2007, Lautala has directed the Rail Transportation Program (RTP) within the Michigan Tech Transportation Institute (MTTI), expanding rail research collaborations across disciplines. He leads over $10M in external research funding, including projects on trespasser safety, freight logistics, and lifecycle analysis. Lautala is a key figure in rail education revitalization, serving as Rail Group Chair at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and advising the Michigan Commission for Supply Chain Logistics. His teaching spans courses like Transportation Engineering, Railroad Design, and Logistics Management. Lautala has advised numerous undergraduate and graduate projects, emphasizing industry partnerships. Recent contributions include developing in-vehicle auditory alerts for rail crossings and AI-driven safety systems like RAIILS. Key collaborations include the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on grade crossing safety ($641K+ projects), U.S. DOT on rail modal analysis, and Battelle on connected vehicle systems. He mentors the Tracks to the Future youth program and co-leads international rail education initiatives.

William Eiseleمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Transportation Planning
• Access Management
• Urban Development Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William (Bill) Eisele serves as a Senior Research Engineer and Program Manager at Texas A&M University's Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning. His work focuses on transportation systems, freight mobility, and urban development impacts. Eisele holds a Ph.D. (Civil Engineering, Texas A&M, 2001), M.S. (Civil Engineering, Michigan State, 1994), and B.S. (Civil Engineering, Michigan State, 1993). Research Interests: Dr. Eisele’s expertise spans Transportation planning and access management, Freight mobility optimization, Congestion monitoring, Transportation system performance measurement, Urban land development impacts, Sustainable infrastructure design. Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize data-driven solutions for freight challenges, including truck parking behavior, cargo consolidation, and port fluidity. Recent studies apply machine learning to predict driver route choices and evaluate real-time mobility tools. He also explores historical trends in urban freight logistics to guide future innovations. Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his extensive publications reflect collaborative work with institutions like the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. He has contributed to statewide programs like Oregon’s operations performance measures and Maryland’s freight fluidity initiatives. Labs/Teams: His affiliations suggest involvement with interdisciplinary teams focusing on transportation systems, though specific lab names are not mentioned in the source text.

Aghdas Badieeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Resilient Cold Chain Management
• Transportation and Logistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aghdas Badiee serves as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School, affiliated with both the Centre for Logistics and Sustainability and the Centre of Sustainable Road Freight. Her academic foundation spans Industrial Engineering with specialized expertise in data-driven decision systems and logistics optimization. Educational Background: B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering - System Planning and Analysis (Grade: 18.07/20), Iran University of Science and Technology M.Sc. in Socio-economic System Engineering - Location-Allocation Optimization (Grade: 19.30/20), Iran University of Science and Technology Ph.D. in Socio-economic System Engineering - Supply Chain Modeling and Sustainable Logistics (Grade: 19.35/20), Iran University of Science and Technology Her research integrates Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Resilient Cold Chain Logistics , and Operations Research methodologies to address complex transportation challenges. Current projects include the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Systems (ACES) and Zero-Emission Cold-Chain initiatives, focusing on food security through sustainable logistics solutions. Her methodological approach combines descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics using simulation, optimization, and data science techniques. Publication trends reveal consistent contributions to high-impact journals like Annals of Operations Research and IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems , with growing emphasis on sustainable cold chain systems (2023-2025). Her work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in agri-food distribution, humanitarian logistics, and transportation procurement. Scientific Recognition: Ranked 1st in all academic degrees (B.Sc. 2010, M.Sc. 2012, Ph.D. 2019) Global Talent designation by UKRI (2022) Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award (2019) Reviewer for Annals of Operations Research Journal (2021-present) Member of WORMS (Women in OR/MS) since 2022 Her professional trajectory demonstrates continuous engagement across academia and industry, having served as Lecturer at University of Tehran and Senior Business Analyst at National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company. Current activities include developing the MILES simulation platform for cold chain optimization and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable logistics research. She actively participates in professional networks including Production and Operations Management Society while mentoring students in operations research methodologies.

Christopher Cherryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Transportation
• Non-Motorized Transportation Safety
• Travel Behavior and Demand
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Cherry is a Professor and Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on sustainable transportation, micromobility (e-bikes, e-scooters), pedestrian and bicycle safety, and the impacts of emerging technologies on urban mobility systems. PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering–Transportation, University of California, Berkeley (2007) MS, Civil Engineering–Transportation, University of Arizona (2003) BS, Civil Engineering, University of Arizona (2000) Dr. Cherry’s research interests lie at the intersection of transportation engineering, behavioral science, and sustainability. He investigates travel behavior, transportation economics, and the safety implications of shared and electric micromobility systems. His work emphasizes non-motorized transportation and the integration of new technologies into urban planning. He leads the Light Electric Vehicle Education and Research (LEVER) Initiative and is an Associate Director of the Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS), a multi-institutional UTC led by the University of New Mexico. His recent publications span topics such as e-bike adoption, micromobility safety, transit integration, and urban delivery systems. Collectively, these works reflect a strong emphasis on data-driven policy, behavioral modeling, and the environmental and public health impacts of transportation choices. NSF CAREER Award TCE Ferris Faculty Award (2015) TCE Professional Promise in Research Award (2014) CEE Research Recognition Award (2009, 2012) Member, Transportation Research Board Chair, SAE Micromobility Committee Dr. Cherry has supervised numerous PhD and MS students in transportation research and has led multiple federally and state-funded projects on micromobility, transit, and safety. He is actively involved in professional service and collaborates with institutions across the U.S. and internationally, including UC Berkeley, Tsinghua University, and the Asian Development Bank. His work bridges engineering, policy, and public health to advance sustainable and equitable urban mobility. He leads research initiatives on e-bike and e-scooter safety, urban logistics, and the integration of big data into transportation planning. His team utilizes smartphone-based data collection, video analysis, and simulation models to understand real-world behavior and improve system design.

Christa Searleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainability
• Logistics
• Operational Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christa Searle is an Assistant Professor in Business Analytics at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School. She joined in 2021 and serves as Programme Director for the MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy. Her research focuses on sustainability, logistics, and human behavior, employing operational research, agent-based simulation, and data analytics. She holds an extraordinary senior lecturer position at Stellenbosch University, where she earned her PhD in Industrial Engineering (2019). Her work addresses challenges like hydrogen refuelling infrastructure design, supply chain optimization, and modeling complex systems such as tuberculosis spread in informal settlements. Key projects include the ATHENA framework for hydrogen infrastructure analysis and Agent-Based Modeling of forced migration and consumer behavior. Christa has been recognized with awards including the Tom Rozwadowski Medal (2022) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2023). She actively participates in conferences and workshops, such as the 53rd Annual Conference of the Operations Research Society of South Africa (2024) and the Sustainable Road Freight Workshop (2023). She contributes to research groups like the Centre for Logistics & Sustainability and the FeMe Network. Her teaching emphasizes authentic, industry-engaged assessments and spans business and data analytics. Current research collaborations explore decarbonizing freight transport and SDG-aligned solutions, reflecting her commitment to practical sustainability outcomes.