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Jan Fabian Ehmke is a prominent operations research scholar whose work centers on urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, and the integration of autonomous delivery technologies into city infrastructure. His research has made substantial contributions to understanding how robotic systems can reshape urban supply chains, particularly through the development of two-tier delivery network models that combine conventional truck-based transportation with ground-based delivery robots. Ehmke's most influential contribution, "A Two-Tier Urban Delivery Network with Robot-Based Deliveries" (2021), has garnered 73 citations and established a foundational framework for evaluating the economic and operational viability of robot-assisted logistics compared to traditional methods. His subsequent work has extended this foundation into increasingly nuanced real-world scenarios, including navigating pedestrian zones, handling access restrictions, and designing hybrid delivery systems that blend human-operated and autonomous vehicles. What distinguishes Ehmke's research is its practical relevance — each study directly informs how city planners and logistics operators might deploy emerging delivery technologies responsibly and efficiently. His growing body of work reflects a sustained commitment to solving complex urban mobility challenges at the intersection of combinatorial optimization, smart city design, and sustainable transportation, making him an important voice in the rapidly evolving field of autonomous last-mile logistics.