TSE Lab @ ISTTT25
Dr. Simon Hu and PhD candidate Ms. Anke Ye from our lab attended the 25th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory (ISTTT) from July 15 to 17, 2024, at the University of Michigan. Anke presented her research through a poster titled “Modeling an on-demand meal delivery system with human couriers and autonomous vehicles in a spatial market,” which highlights her study on the impacts of autonomous vehicles to the current meal delivery system dominated by human couriers. This paper has been published in Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. This is a follow-up work of Anke’s research on the market model of on-demand meal delivery services with bundled orders. The related paper is published on Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review.
The conference provided a valuable platform for Simon and Anke to engage with fellow scholars, share insights, and explore potential collaborations. Their participation underscores the ongoing commitment of our lab to advancing research in transportation engineering and sustainable mobility solutions. Moreover, our lab members spent a wonderful time reunioning with the coauthors, i.e., Professor Michael GH Bell at the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) of the University of Sydney, and Dr. Kenan Zhang at HOMES of EPFL.
Since the first symposium at Michigan in 1959, the ISTTT series has been the premier gathering for the world’s transportation and traffic theorists, and for those who are interested in contributing to or gaining a deeper understanding of the field. The symposium covers all scientific, fundamental and methodological aspects of transportation systems spanning all modes of transportation, and topics are related to logistics, optimization, networks, safety and emerging technologies. The gathering of expertise worldwide allowed for the exchange of ideas and reflections on collaborative projects, reinforcing the strong academic bonds formed during their research efforts. Such interactions not only enhance ongoing partnerships but also inspire future collaborative endeavors.