Dr. Luca Quadrifoglio

Associate Professor

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Biography

Luca Quadrifoglio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2005. His research spans various areas, primarily focusing on modeling and design optimization for demand-responsive services and innovative transit and logistic services, including feeder and ADA paratransit operations. Dr. Quadrifoglio employs analytical methods such as continuous approximation models, valid inequalities, and logic constraints to enhance the efficiency of scheduling algorithms and multi-objective decision analysis. His work aims to implement advancements in analytics to optimize transportation systems and logistics operations.

Research Interests

Modeling Design Optimization Demand Responsive Services Feeders ADA Paratransit Innovative Transit/Logistic Services Port Operations Analytics Continuous Approximation Models Valid Inequalities Logic Constraints Scheduling Algorithms Multi-objective Decision Analysis

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.