Michele D. Simoni

Papers

Total Citations

183

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About

Michele D. Simoni is a leading researcher in logistics and transportation systems, with a primary focus on the optimization of last-mile delivery and urban freight operations. Her most influential work, "Optimization and analysis of a robot-assisted last mile delivery system" (2020), has garnered 183 citations, establishing her as a key voice in the integration of autonomous technologies into supply chains. In this seminal paper, Simoni develops and analyzes a novel framework for deploying robots alongside human couriers, addressing critical challenges in cost, efficiency, and environmental impact. Her research bridges operational research and real-world urban planning, offering practical solutions for reducing congestion and emissions in city centers. Beyond this flagship study, Simoni has contributed to the broader discourse on sustainable logistics, including work on vehicle routing and shared mobility systems. Her achievements have been recognized through invitations to speak at international conferences and collaborations with industry partners. For students and researchers, Simoni’s work exemplifies how rigorous mathematical modeling can directly inform the design of smarter, greener delivery networks—a pressing need in today’s e-commerce-driven world.