Dr. Johan Joubert

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Biography

Johan Joubert is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KU Leuven, specializing in Logistics and Industrial Management. He heads the Logistics and Optimization subdivision and is involved with the Division of Industrial Management and Traffic Infrastructure. His academic focus includes urban freight modeling and agent-based simulation, exploring relationships between urban growth and changes in mobility patterns. Notable projects under his direction address sustainable practices in urban supply chains and waste logistics. As an experienced academic, Joubert contributes to curriculum development within the Faculty of Engineering and participates in multiple research initiatives that emphasize operations research methods and multi-agent systems. He has an extensive publication record, highlighting his work on freight transport dynamics and traffic behavior, making significant contributions to understanding the logistics field.

Research Interests

Logistics Urban Freight Modelling Mobility Patterns Operations Research

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Leads research and teaching within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on logistics and optimization.

Courses

Integrated Practicum 1: Organisation Logistics Transportation Decision Making Industrial Management Deterministic Decision Models Multi-Agent Systems Introduction Operational Management Logistics Supply Chain Engineering Statistics and Data Science Leadership Strategic Management Project Management Industrial Experience: Mobility Supply Chain Engineering Industrial Internship: Mobility Supply Chain Engineering

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.