- Visiting Scholar, Urban Freight Lab
- Associate Professor, University of Groningen (Netherlands)
- Operations management
- Transportation science and technology
- Sustainable logistics
- Supply chain management
- Innovation
- Urban freight transport
Paul Buijs explores how stakeholders are both affected by — and can contribute to — the transition to more sustainable logistics systems. His research spans a wide range of domains, from urban delivery networks to heavy road freight, and considers sustainability through multiple lenses, including carbon emissions, livability, and economic inclusivity. Current topics include how logistics can adapt to evolving urban environments, how urban planning can reduce the sector’s footprint in cities, how to accelerate freight transport decarbonization, how emerging ecommerce delivery and return models impact CO2 emissions, and how to ensure the shift to green urban logistics is equitable for all.
- MSc, Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
- Ph.D., Sustainable Logistics, University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
Dr. Paul Buijs, Associate Professor at University of Groningen (Netherlands), joins the Urban Freight Lab as a visiting scholar through November 2025. His four-month residency will focus on three areas: research, teaching, and community engagement.
As part of his research, Paul will lead a joint study comparing sustainable urban logistics policy-making in Europe and the U.S., examining how urban planning, street design, and policy approaches differ across regions. Building on recent work from both continents, the project will result in a research paper and proposals for future collaboration.
As a guest instructor, Paul will deliver a specialized course module on urban logistics, exploring European and North American perspectives on service logistics, policy, planning, and the role of logistics in the urban environment. The module will introduce EU frameworks such as SUMPs (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans) and SULPs (Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans), encouraging students to think critically about how European models might inform U.S. practices.
To support broader engagement, Paul will host seminars, contribute to ongoing discussions, collaborate with the Urban Freight Lab community, sharing EU-based insights, and support the development of new research and policy initiatives.