Explore Our Research Areas
Dive into CIRRELT’s main research areas and discover the themes, sub-areas and expertise that shape the work of our scientific community.
With the research-by-area tool, you can easily identify researchers, projects, publications and topics that match your interests.
1 — Transportation and Networks
This research area covers the Centre’s main fields of application, representing key and established research themes.
2 — Digital Intelligence
This research area focuses on methodological approaches in which CIRRELT researchers excel, including data analytics, operations research and artificial intelligence.
3 — Sustainable Transition
This research area aims to guide transportation and logistics systems toward a sustainable transition that addresses economic, social and environmental challenges.
Value Chains
Supply chains. Supply and distribution networks. Vehicle routing: delivery, pickup, on-demand transportation, services, snow removal, etc. Auctions. Location problems. Warehousing and distribution strategies. Urban logistics. Risk management.
Integrated Planning
Strategic, tactical and operational planning of transportation systems. Demand forecasting models. Supply design for passenger and freight transportation. Rail transportation. Air transportation. Maritime transportation. Physical Internet. Infrastructure. Logistics 4.0. Production planning and scheduling. Intermodal and multimodal transportation. Transportation of hazardous materials.
Intelligent Mobility
User behaviour modelling. Integration of information technologies. Intelligent transportation systems. Integrated mobility (Mobility as a Service). Micromobility. Shared mobility. Public transportation. Road traffic.
Industry 4.0
Data modelling. Optimization of production systems. Telecommunications networks. Traceability. Automation. Connected and intelligent supply chains.
Automated Vehicles
Use of autonomous vehicles. Interaction and integration with current and future systems. Consideration of users and non-users. Integration into supply chains. Material handling. Drones and robots.
Data Analytics
Data collection (surveys, sensor technologies, data collection software, etc.). Data preparation (curation, validation, imputation). Data processing methods (tools, databases, geographic information systems). Statistical methods.
Operations Research
Linear and nonlinear mathematical programming. Stochastic programming. Decomposition methods. Metaheuristics. Discrete-event simulation. Bayesian methods.
Artificial Intelligence
Supervised machine learning. Unsupervised learning. Deep learning. Integration of AI into decision-making. Integration of AI into metaheuristics. Multi-agent approaches.
Business Intelligence
Process mapping. Information systems. Data visualization methods. Enterprise management software. Financial engineering. Data interpretation.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Cost reduction. Environmental impacts of transportation activities. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants. Transportation electrification. Integration of new energy sources. Sustainable production.
Sustainable Mobility
Reduction of the impacts of passenger transportation, including greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and land use. Accessibility to transportation services. Equity. Active transportation. Teleworking.
Road Safety
Collection of safety-related data. Accident analysis. Observations and conflicts. Vulnerable road users. Road infrastructure design. Driving behaviour. Driver-assistance technologies.
Living Environments
Transportation and urban planning. Public health. Neighbourhood planning. Impacts of delivery activities on cities. Social maturity of transportation systems.
Healthcare Systems Logistics
Process improvement in hospitals and clinics. Staff and equipment scheduling. Home-care service routing. Optimization of patient care. Reorganization of healthcare service facilities.
Humanitarian Logistics
Emergency logistics. Network resilience. Disaster response.
Three Research Areas, One Research with Impact
The three research areas are designed to be closely interconnected through a Venn diagram approach. As a result, each research problem can be addressed through one, two or even all three of these areas.
Three Complementary Dimensions
CIRRELT’s research combines applications, methods and challenges to address research problems from different perspectives and develop solutions adapted to contemporary realities.