Robert De Kleine
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Robert De Kleine is a leading researcher in sustainable logistics and transportation, specializing in the life cycle environmental impacts of emerging technologies. His work focuses on quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of last-mile delivery systems, particularly in the context of the rapid growth of e-commerce and automation. De Kleine’s major contributions include pioneering life cycle assessments (LCAs) of automated delivery vehicles and robots, revealing how these technologies can reduce carbon footprints compared to traditional methods. His most-cited paper, “Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Last-Mile Parcel Delivery by Automated Vehicles and Robots” (2021, 46 citations), evaluates the environmental trade-offs of robotic and automated suburban delivery systems, a critical analysis amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s surge in contactless delivery. Another influential study, “Carbon Footprint of Alternative Grocery Shopping and Transportation Options” (2022, 15 citations), compares GHG emissions across 72 unique grocery supply chain paths, providing actionable insights for consumers and retailers. De Kleine’s work is notable for its rigorous, data-driven approach to decarbonizing logistics, directly informing policy and industry decisions on sustainable automation.
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