Tom Van Woensel

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Total Citations

154

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About

Tom Van Woensel is a leading scholar in urban logistics and transportation systems, with a focus on last-mile delivery and the integration of emerging technologies. His research addresses the critical challenges of urban freight, exploring how underused assets in passenger transportation can be repurposed for goods movement. His highly cited 2020 paper on integrating autonomous delivery services into passenger systems (86 citations) proposes innovative solutions for efficient, sustainable urban freight. Van Woensel’s 2022 work on last-mile logistics research trends (68 citations) synthesizes the field’s evolution, highlighting the intersection of environmental agendas and technological innovation. His contributions have shaped how researchers and practitioners approach the "last mile" problem, emphasizing the need for greener, more efficient systems. As a professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, Van Woensel’s work is foundational for students and researchers exploring the future of urban mobility and logistics, demonstrating how digitalization and autonomous systems can transform city supply chains.