Iurii Bakach

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Iurii Bakach is an emerging researcher specializing in urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, and autonomous delivery systems. His work sits at the intersection of operations research and smart city infrastructure, with a particular focus on the integration of delivery robots into urban supply chains. Bakach's most significant contribution is his pioneering investigation of two-tier urban delivery networks, where conventional trucks handle first-tier distribution while autonomous robots manage final delivery to customers. This innovative framework, which has garnered an impressive 73 citations since its 2021 publication, provides rigorous mathematical analysis for optimizing the number of robot hubs and robots needed to minimize operational costs compared to traditional truck-based systems. This research has helped establish a foundational model for next-generation urban logistics planning. Building on this work, Bakach has further advanced the field by addressing real-world complexities in robot-based delivery, notably examining how pedestrian zones and varying crowd densities should influence robot routing decisions — a critical consideration as delivery robots increasingly share public infrastructure with people. With nearly 100 cumulative citations across his focused body of work, Bakach represents a valuable voice in the rapidly evolving conversation around sustainable, efficient, and socially conscious urban delivery solutions.