PhD and MSc Theses
Through their work, MSc and PhD students contribute to our scientific and societal impact with many, often timeless topics. We list a number of completed projects below. Further details regarding these can be found in the TU Delft Repository.
If you're looking for a subject for your master thesis the completed thesis below might provide you with a source of inspiration. For more information please contact Prof.dr.ir. Lori Tavaszy.
Futhermore Dr.ir. Mahnam Saeednia has some readymade topics she would like master students to research. See below:
- Stakeholder analysis for an integrated passenger and freight transportation system
- Impact Analysis of Disruptions in Multimodal Freight Networks
- AI for Resilient Synchromodal Transport Decision Support System
- Empty circulation of autonomous modular vehicles
- Designing Climate-Resilient Port-Hinterland Connections: Application of Machine Learning and Optimization Techniques
PhD Graduates
Please find below the links to relevant keyword searches with filters in the repository. These are suggestions for searching under the given category.
Logistics (Filter: Doctoral Thesis) | Freight (Filter: Doctoral Thesis)
More customized searches can be made in the TU Delft Repository. A few sample titles have also been listed below.
PhD Graduates | Thesis Title (For report, see TU Delft Repository) | Graduation |
Halim, R.A. | Strategic Modeling of Global Container Transport Networks | 13/03/2017 |
Wan Ahmad, W.N.K. | Contextual Factors of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices in the Oil and Gas Industry | 16/09/2016 |
Anand, N. | An Agent Based Modelling Approach for Multi-Stakeholder Analysis of City Logistics Solutions | 17/09/2015 |
Davydenko, I.Y. | Logistics Chains in Freight Transport Modelling | 26/05/2015 |
Dente, S. | The stakes of circulation in sustainable societies: logistics and functional economy | 11/09/2013 |
Zhang, M. | A Freight Transport Model for Integrated Network, Service, and Policy Design | 22/08/2013 |
Van Duin, J.H.R. | Logistics Concept Development in Multi-Actor Environments | 23/10/2012 |
| Mahr, T. | Vehicle Routing under Uncertainty | 21/09/2011 |
MSc Graduates
Please find below the links to relevant keyword searches with filters in the repository. These are suggestions and examples for searching under the given category.
Logistics (Filter: Master Thesis) | Freight (Filter: Master Thesis)
More customized searches can be made in the TU Delft Repository. A few sample titles have also been listed below.
MSc Graduates | Thesis Title (For report, see TU Delft Repository) | Graduation |
Izaak Geursen | Airline Fleet Planning Problem using Reinforcement Learning | **/01/2021 |
Klifman, M. | Fast train service for fresh produce (FastForward) | 21/12/2020 |
Bharadwaj, I. | Efficiency of distribution centre trips (Rijkswaterstaat) | 14/12/2020 |
Strikwerda, N. | Automated air cargo terminal design (NACO) | 27/11/2020 |
Mientjes, G. | Port strategy in the Physical Internet (P.A. Rotterdam) | 23/11/2020 |
Ramasubramaniam, S. | Industry 4.0 and supply chain resilience | 23/11/2020 |
Valdivia, D, | IT architecture for self-organizing transport (Primevision) | 30/10/2020 |
Liu, R. | Strategic fit between innovations and supply chains | 22/10/2020 |
Honk, Q. van | Design of a construction logistics hub (City of Amsterdam) | 16/10/2020 |
Duurling, K. van | Shared last-mile parcel delivery (Significance) | 09/10/2020 |
Chung, E. | Citywide LEV charging networks (Districon) | 28/09/2020 |
Houtsma, Y, | A self-organizing parcel network (Primevision) | 28/09/2020 |
Lomba Vrouenraets, M. | Optimizing can procurement for a brewer (Heineken) | 25/09/2020 |
Schutte, N. | Collaborative ground handling of air freight (Schiphol) | 25/09/2020 |
Son, K. van der | Perceptions of Physical Internet (City of Rotterdam) | 21/09/2020 |
Vermeulen, M. | Impact of actor interactions within a port call (Maersk) | 10/09/2020 |
Pronk, E. | New mobility and network resilience (TNO) | 31/08/2020 |
Nijland, D. | A company level Industry 4.0 innovation roadmap (Yara) | 26/08/2020 |
Ijaz, M. | A game for sharing logistics (TU Delft Gamelab) | 26/08/2020 |
Luik, S. van | Digital/physical Internet analogy | 21/08/2020 |
Meulblok, V. | Consolidation of parcel networks (PostNL) | 17/08/2020 |
Jaap-Jan van der Steeg | Berth Planning and Disruption Recovery: A Simulation Approach (Macomi) | **/07/2021 |
Arjun, N. | Urban delivery network optimization with EV’s (Panteia) | 21/07/2020 |
Alebeek, S. van | Optimization of ground handling of air freight (Schiphol) | 12/06/2020 |
Genius, A. | Parcel locker network optimization (TNO) | 12/05/2020 |
Helmer, J. | Patient allocation for hospitals (Franciscus Vlietland) | 06/03/2020 |
Johanna Korte | An Aircraft and Schedule Integrated Approach to Improve Cockpit Crew Pairings (Transavia) | **/12/2019 |
Eijkern, A. van | Hybrid warehouse configurations at IKEA | 19/12/2019 |
Schoot, C. van der | Store replenishment strategies for Albert Heijn | 13/12/2019 |
Karamanou, M. | Material hub for circular waste management | 13/12/2019 |
Boogaard, R. van den | Freight network model and strategies for Brazil | 13/12/2019 |
Kreumer, J. | Optimization of reservation system for Center Parks | 10/12/2019 |
Caminada, S. | Game based choice modelling for physical internet | 04/12/2019 |
Kallioupi, K. | Supply chain mapping for concrete recycling | 27/11/2019 |
Kang, Z. | Evaluation of perishable goods storage options for KLM | 22/11/2019 |
Maarse, N. | Anticipatory information for gate boarding at KLM | 20/11/2019 |
De Vries, M. | Effects of internalization policies on modal shift (Panteia) | 18/11/2019 |
Vlot, Th. | Self-organizing routing in parcel networks (Primevision) | 18/11/2019 |
Frouws, E. | Healthcare logistics demand mapping for PostNL | 13/11/2019 |
Loubna Aammari | Solving the Less-Than-Container Load Shipping Problem over Multiple Ports (Ab Ovo) | **/10/2019 |
Gan, Z. | Simulation model for the port Nautical Chain (PoR) | 21/10/2019 |
Apparcel, M. | Modelling of contextual factors of port choice | 27/09/2019 |
Nasir, M. | Firm synthesis method for freight modelling | 26/09/2019 |
Navneet, K. | Robustness of multimodal transport networks | 24/09/2019 |
Ter Laag, M. | Transferable urban freight model for CO2 reduction | 23/09/2019 |
Hilverda, I. | Logistics of batteries for e-vessels in the port | 16/09/2019 |
Verbruggen, L. | Benchmarking of asset management in maritime ports | 16/09/2019 |
Martinez de Ubago, M. | Scenarios for ports in the Physical Internet | 30/08/2019 |
Shrivastava, S. | Information flow design for outsourced production | 30/08/2019 |
Kastanya, G. | AI based prescriptive model for vehicle type use at DHL | 30/08/2019 |
Zamorano de Blas, R. | Supply chain loss reduction management at Kraft-Heinz | 29/08/2019 |
Janse, E. | Inventory management of counter retail medicines | 29/08/2019 |
Wei Wu, T. | Optimization of Schiphol’s cargo handling processes | 26/08/2019 |
Raj, R. | Transport delay management for a large chemical plant | 23/08/2019 |
Sitorus, I. | Indonesia’s freight network design under uncertainty | 23/08/2019 |
Menno Oudshoorn | Solving a Real-World Rail Maintenance Scheduling Problem using Meta-Heuristic Algorithms (Macomi) | **/07/2019 |
Munsters, D. | Decision rules for KLM spare part maintenance | 15/07/2019 |
Locht, J. | Information reliability modelling for port processes | 15/07/2019 |
Voster, J. | Adaptive policy for ports in physical internet scenarios | 12/07/2019 |
Bosdijk, N. | Simulation model for KLM spare part maintenance | 12/07/2019 |
Saraber, I. | Optimization of air cargo network configurations for KLM | 04/06/2019 |
Munters, A. | Multi-stakeholder design of container terminal in Ethiopia | 26/04/2019 |
Wiel, D van | Effects of automation on port traffic management | 24/04/2019 |
Steenhuis, B. | Strategic logistic network design for a pure-play E-grocer | 01/04/2019 |
Van Alphen, M. | Sorting center layout for PostNL | 13/02/2019 |
Bhat, M. | Contextual factors of sustainable supply chain practices | 20/12/2018 |
Pandarahally, J. | The contribution of ERP to Green supply chain performance: | 14/11/2018 |
Bal, I. | A simultaneous vehicle type/shipment size choice model | 22/10/2018 |
Wicaksono, S. | Market Potential of Bicycle Crowd-shipping | 15/10/2018 |
Thoen, S. | A behavioral shipment-based model of freight tour formation | 15/10/2018 |
Karampelas, D. | Cooperation policies for rail in the port hinterland | 11/10/2018 |
Hasanah, U. | Collaboration in Intermodal Inland Waterway Transportation | 08/10/2018 |
Angoudi, R. | Multi-stakeholder assessment of city logistics using BWM | 28/09/2018 |
Rajkov, D. | Blockchain for aircraft spare part management | 20/09/2018 |
Altimani, M. | Demand Forecasting for Cosmetics Manufacturer | 31/08/2018 |
Delucchi, F. | Predicting the results of City Hub’s Business model | 27/08/2018 |
Diran, D. | Fleet Optimization for Offshore Substation Maintenance | 27/08/2018 |
Tim Jonker | Optimising Container Handling Equipment Operations on a Container Terminal (TBA) | **/07/2018 |
Ellens, M. | Location of multi-facility machinery manufacturing | 20/07/2018 |
Tsilimeni, A. | Blockchain technology in Crude Palm Oil Supply chain | 25/05/2018 |
Garcia Milan, M. | Global Data Synchronization Network for Consumer Goods | 26/03/2018 |
Wong, W. | Measuring operational efficiency of mail delivery | 23/02/2018 |
Evers, J. | Demand forecast models for online supermarkets (Picnic) | 12/02/2018 |
Bank, D. | Factors causing peak energy consumption of reefers | 12/02/2018 |
De Bruijn, J. | Transparence in the consumer goods chain with blockchain | 22/01/2018 |
Rouppe vd Voort, M. | Matching shipments with the idle capacity of barges | 18/01/2018 |
Kalicharan, S. | IoT in an avocado supply chain | 18/12/2017 |
An, R. | Visibility in Physical Internet Ports: architecture design | 18/12/2017 |
Mol, M. | Synchronized End-State Cross-Docking for Online Grocer | 23/10/2017 |
Vaessen, M. | Virtual Demand Point for order allocation at Heineken | 09/10/2017 |
Beemster, D. | The floriculture chain for the year 2025 (FloraHolland) | 09/10/2017 |
Munaron, V. | Demand Volatility at Infineon Technologies | 29/09/2017 |
Dimitripoulos, H. | Collaborative Approach to Supply Network Planning | 18/09/2017 |
Meijs, L. | Global Air Cargo Flows Estimation Based on OD Trade Data | 07/09/2017 |
Nunez-Araya, P | Supply base analysis, a process-based approach | 30/08/2017 |
Gatti, F. | The impact of logistics consulting in the humanitarian sector | 28/08/2017 |
Scarabello, E. | A sustainability maturity for medical device manufacturers | 28/08/2017 |
He, Y. | Responsible integrated passenger and freight transportation | 28/08/2017 |
Aelfers, S. | Sustainable transport packaging solutions for dry groceries | 25/08/2017 |
Papakonstantinou, Th. | Sustainability Criteria in Package Design | 25/08/2017 |
Sickler, F. | KLM Cargo chain: trucking and data communication | 24/08/2017 |
Busse, T. | Platooning on a string of intersections | 23/08/2017 |
Francisconi, M. | Blockchain technology in port logistics (PortBase) | 22/08/2017 |
Kaynak, D. | Distribution Network Design Healthcare Service Parts | 21/08/2017 |
Brandt, J. | Order pairing in the Petrol Station Replenishment Problem | 14/07/2017 |
De Groot, F. | Co-innovation of Small-Scale City Logistics Facilities | 22/05/2017 |
Mastenbroek, I. | Redesigning process of debriefing parcels at PostNL | 15/05/2017 |
Van Beuningen, J. | Business model design for flower delivery with E-bikes | 27/03/2017 |
Van Roekel, W. | Improving international logistics performance measurement | 20/03/2017 |
Clearesta, E. | Multimodal Freight Transport Network Design for Indonesia | 20/02/2017 |
Van de Vorst, W. | Predicted and planned spare parts management (RET) | 02/12/2016 |
Liu, W. | Importance of Factors for Transport Modes in Freight | 01/12/2016 |
Kothadiya, O. | Service quality for airline ground services | 25/11/2016 |
Tali, B. | Container shippers' freight transport mode choice behavior | 30/09/2016 |
Stubbé, F. | Logistical processes for 2020 at Royal FloraHolland | 30/09/2016 |
Ramic, D. | Development of tri-modal inland container terminal: CTT | 28/09/2016 |
Postma, E. | A strategic air freight forecasting model | 08/09/2016 |
Kishore, A. | Estimation of vehicle stop time during last mile deliveries | 29/08/2016 |
Parolas, G. | ETA prediction for containerships at the Port of Rotterdam | 24/08/2016 |
Martila, L. | Establishment of logistics clusters in Indonesia | 24/08/2016 |
Fahmiasari, H. | Inland Logistics Hub in North Sulawesi Province | 24/08/2016 |
De Milliano, A. | Supply concept for nanostores at NS train stations | 18/08/2016 |
Esteban, L. | Implications of 3D printing on pharmaceutical logistics | 07/07/2016 |
Robroeks, J. | Matching for horizontal collaboration in road transport | 30/05/2016 |
Van Wulffen Palthe, L. | Port selection based on attraction and competition | 23/05/2016 |
Lecona, J. | Pricing Approach for Synchromodal Transportation | 29/04/2016 |
Beck, S. | Refugee Camp Logistics | 10/03/2016 |
Schonewille, G. | Transport Cost for Freight Carriers on the Last Mile | 18/02/2016 |
Braams, P. | Vertical Collaboration in a Two-Level Supply Chain | 22/01/2016 |
Faisal, A.A. | Designing National Freight Maritime Network in Indonesia | 18/12/2015 |
Bauwens, J.M.O. | A Dynamic Roadmap for City Logistics towards 2025 | 19/11/2015 |
Meissner, C. | Trust building in logistics cooperations: a conceptual model | 05/11/2015 |
Ramgolam, R.W. | Designing an approach to reduce carton waste | 29/10/2015 |
Van den Berg, M. | LNG as fuel for inland waterway vessels | 30/09/2015 |
Oomen, V.A.M. | The wasted Disposables in Dutch Hospital’s health care | 04/09/2015 |
Degen, M.J.M. | Design and evaluation of a Trust-tool in a VMI-environment | 28/08/2015 |
Sonneveld, A.M.H. | Uncertainties in the dairy future of Sub-Saharan Africa | 27/08/2015 |
Nispeling, T. | Multi-Criteria Supplier Selection in the Edible Oil Industry | 27/08/2015 |
Lee, Y. | Dealing with carbon credit points in city logistics domain | 09/07/2015 |
Tzimourtos, G. | Air Freight Transport: strategic modelling on global scale | 01/06/2015 |
Rakers, T.J. | Design of the process flow of surgical instrument trays | 08/05/2015 |
Van den Berg, S.G. | The created value of an Urban Consolidation Centre | 26/03/2015 |
Nyabusore, J.C. | Green Freight Supply Chain Leadership | 13/03/2015 |
Ye, M. | The Impact of 3D Printing on the World Container Transport | 12/03/2015 |
Heij, R. | Peak shaving electricity consumption at container terminals | 23/02/2015 |
Bakker, S.W. | Improving the performance of the trolley supply chain | 26/11/2014 |
Sadaghiani, S. | External Forces Affecting Supply Chain Sustainability | 26/11/2014 |
Wang, J. | Supplier Development for Different Supplier Segments | 31/10/2014 |
Van Gool, B. | Servitization framework for capital equipment manufacturers | 28/10/2014 |
Hjortnaes, T. | Repositioning of empty containers in the Dutch hinterland | 28/10/2014 |
Slabbekoorn, M. | Diversity of perspectives in urban freight consolidation | 20/10/2014 |
Zou, R. | Effects of container transport on global CO2 emissions | 17/10/2014 |
Vijfhuizen, F.W. | Operational Efficiency of Discrete Production Processes | 09/10/2014 |
Wanders, G.D.B.W. | Shippers' service preferences for container transport | 03/10/2014 |
Hemmes, A.F. | Optimization of the freight chain of KLM Cargo | 28/08/2014 |
Butt, M.N.A. | Logistics Transition Plan for Heineken Ethiopia | 25/08/2014 |
Bojada, M. | Risk Management at RandstadRail | 17/07/2014 |
Liao, F. | Chinese Consumer Preferences for Electric Vehicles | 17/07/2014 |
Van der Veen, V.G. | Sustainability in the cost-to-serve framework | 23/06/2014 |
Vana, C. | Supplier management approach with carbon performance | 08/05/2014 |
Fahim, P.B.M. | Multi-criteria supplier selection in the airline retail industry | 31/01/2014 |
Khaliq, M.F. | Improving the forecasting performance of Purac | 23/12/2013 |
Bronsing, M. | KLM cargo flow allocation optimization at Schiphol | 20/12/2013 |
Delawari, A.A. | Shared Situational Awareness between port inland actors | 18/12/2013 |
Becker, M.J.C. | Reconsidering car parts aftermarket distribution network | 10/12/2013 |
Bosschaart, M. | Lean Engineering Design of Rail Interlocking Systems | 11/10/2013 |
De Vries, E.J. | Inter Terminal Transport captured in an ontology | 12/09/2013 |
Schmidt, F. | Supply Chain Trends impacting the Air Cargo Industry | 30/08/2013 |
Hashemi Ahmadi, M. | Retail cash handling processes at Airport Schiphol | 29/08/2013 |
Ozkale, B. | Forecasting and Modelling of Cash Payments at Retail Stores | 29/08/2013 |
Ankersmit, S. | From vertical to horizontal collaboration in air cargo | 30/05/2013 |
Hooijmaijers, S.C. | Design and feasibility analysis of a freight hub in Amsterdam | 13/12/2012 |
Le Fever, G. | Leading Indicators for the Port of Rotterdam’s throughput | 13/12/2012 |
Farhanieh , S. | Toyota Europe’s Freight Activity Outlook – 2030 | 07/12/2012 |
D'Engelbronner, R.L. | Air Cargo handling demand forecasting | 26/11/2012 |
Jeuken, J.J. | Organic food wholesale strategies | 01/10/2012 |
Van Gaalen, B. | A vendor rating model for CEVA | 30/08/2012 |
Fan, Y. | Integrative planning of deliveries for construction projects | 20/08/2012 |
Ahmed , S. | Improving the performance green supply chain practices | 05/07/2012 |
Van Kessel, S.P. | Barriers for introducing a shared container stock system | 31/05/2012 |
Van Diepen, A.P. | Modelling global scenarios for the port of Rotterdam | 27/01/2012 |
Van der Lande, A. | Operational performance of KLM´s Baggage Services. | 19/01/2012 |
Westerhof, S. | Forecasting & Planning at CEVA Logistics The Hague | 31/12/2011 |
Defares, D.L. | Future container transport to and from the Dutch hinterland | 04/11/2011 |
Van Baar, C.M. | Decision support model for inbound logistics | 07/10/2011 |
Hogenelst, J. | Sustainable measures for the fleet of DHL Express NL | 05/10/2011 |
Subramanian, S. | Reconfiguring supply chains over the product life cycle | 30/09/2011 |
Higuera Rueda, M.C. | LNG Logistics under Arctic Conditions | 31/08/2011 |
Liu, C. | Benefits of a single shared stock of containers | 26/08/2011 |
Celik, M. | Raw materials business continuity plan: SABIC | 22/08/2011 |
Janssen, M.F.M. | Redesign of the inter-sorting centre at PostNL | 18/08/2011 |
Van Rossum, J.A. | Workload model for Heineken Netherlands Supply | 26/05/2011 |
Yang, M. | An ontology for a City Logistics ABM | 25/05/2011 |
Hartevelt, R. | Supply chain planning at Philips Lighting Lumileds | 14/04/2011 |
Posthuma, C.L. | Port competition modelling for Rotterdam Port | 31/03/2011 |
Van Wijgerden, I. | Transparency in resource utilization of DHL Express NL | 31/01/2011 |
Krukkert, R. | Redesign of the logistical system of Schiphol Airport Retail | 28/01/2011 |
Papaprokopiou, D. | An application of construction logistics analysis: Delft | 26/11/2010 |
Van den Driest, M. | Reducing CO2-emissions of container transport in NL | 31/10/2010 |
Van Kolck, A.H. | Multi-agent model for an Urban Distribution Centre | 14/10/2010 |
Drost, F.D.E. | Spare Parts Categorization in the Defense Organization | 28/09/2010 |
Van Zundert, H.C.W. | Off-Airport Baggage Check-In for Airport Schiphol | 26/08/2010 |
Van De Gazelle, D. | Safety Stock: save stock or save service? | 04/12/2009 |
Bovenkerk, M.H.G. | Leegvaart binnen het BinnenVaart ModelSysteem | 02/05/2000 |
Viswat, C.H. | Underground High-Speed Transport in Europe | 01/08/1998 |
Groothedde, B. | A multimodal freight network model for the Netherlands | 01/01/1997 |