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Research Directions

Exploring the frontiers of transportation science through focused, interdisciplinary themes that address global mobility challenges.

Our research is organized into four strategic pillars, each driving innovation, policy impact, and real-world solutions. Below we detail the core directions, key achievements, and ongoing initiatives.

Green & Sustainable Transport

Green & Sustainable Transport

Advancing decarbonization pathways, alternative fuels, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable infrastructure. We work with industry and governments to accelerate the transition to net-zero mobility, focusing on heavy-duty freight, urban e-mobility, and circular economy principles.

Representative Achievements
    Advancing decarbonization pathways, alternative fuels, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable infrastructure. We work with industry and governments to accelerate the transition to net-zero mobility, focusing on heavy-duty freight, urban e-mobility, and circular econ
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Green & Sustainable Transport

Green & Sustainable Transport

Advancing decarbonization pathways, alternative fuels, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable infrastructure. We work with industry and governments to accelerate the transition to net-zero mobility, focusing on heavy-duty freight, urban e-mobility, and circular economy principles.

Representative Achievements
    • Green Freight Corridors – Established Rotterdam–Shanghai zero-emission trucking pilot, cutting CO₂ by 68% per ton-km.
    • Hydrogen Refueling Blueprint – Developed cost-optimized network design for EU heavy-duty hydrogen corrido
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Smart & Autonomous Mobility0000

Smart & Autonomous Mobility0000

Harnessing artificial intelligence, connected vehicle technologies, and autonomous systems to create safer, more efficient, and responsive transportation networks. Our research focuses on real-time traffic optimization, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and the integration of autonomous public transit in complex urban environments.

Representative Achievements
    • AI Urban Mobility Hub – Deployed predictive congestion management system in Barcelona, reducing travel delays by 22% (2024).
    • Autonomous Shuttle Pilot – Successfully operated level-4 shuttles in mixed traffic across 3 European cities,
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