Professor Dr. Alexander Verbraeck

Biography

Alexander Verbraeck (MSc in Applied Mathematics 1987, cum laude; PhD in Logistics 1991) is a full professor at Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, in the Policy Analysis Department. His research primarily focuses on modeling and simulation, particularly in heavily distributed environments using real-time data. His research includes types of simulations for real-time decision making, interactive gaming using simulations, and the utilization of 3D virtual and augmented reality environments for training. The main application areas of his work cover logistics, transportation, safety, and security. He chairs the Policy Analysis section and is a Fellow at the Research School TRAIL, which specializes in Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics. Additionally, he holds a visiting professor position at the R.H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, USA, where he applies modeling and simulation research to study real-time supply chains. Verbraeck's contributions have included leading various NWO grants and research proposals, focusing on sustainable mobility and innovation in logistics.

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