Mariana M.-PhD Researcher and Project Deputy
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Experience
PhD Researcher and Project Deputy
Volkswagen Group Innovation
- Conducted research on autonomous delivery robots and supported a project developing an inclusive mobility concept addressing diverse social groups and transportation needs
- Designed and executed a 10-country survey (n > 1,500) on autonomous delivery acceptance, analysed in RStudio to inform sustainable urban mobility planning
- Developed a moving-micro hub concept in MATLAB to reduce last-mile logistics costs by 40-55% and cut environmental impact by 70%
- Integrated VW brand needs into a people-centred mobility concept using stakeholder insights for service and policy implications
- Facilitated ideation workshops with 30+ participants, delivering three actionable concept briefs
Project and Researcher Assistant
CARNET
- Conducted a feasibility study on on-demand responsive transport (DRT), determining optimal demand and bus capacity ranges to inform integrated sustainable urban mobility plan measures for regional stakeholders
- Partnered in Horizon Europe and EIT Urban Mobility consortia, delivering KPI frameworks and policy briefs
Researcher Assistant
Centre for Traffic Research
- Conducted multi-actor interviews with city authorities, scooter operators, and end-users to develop micromobility indicators and inclusive policy guidance
- Supported the Stockholm project "Micromobility Modelling: Preliminary Study on Knowledge Needs and Usage Patterns" for integrated planning and monitoring
Civil Engineer
LCR Logística
- Processed and modeled public transit data for the Costa Rican government, defining core KPIs and optimizing network performance across the Greater Metropolitan Area
Junior Civil Engineer
TransVIAL
- Conducted road impact studies and developed traffic management plans
- Designed horizontal and vertical alignments, pavement structures, and geometric road designs using Civil 3D
- Maintained ongoing coordination and oversight with the National Transportation Ministry
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Government and Administration, Transportation, and Construction.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Research and Development, Product Development, Logistics, Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Operations.
Summary
Motivated engineer dedicated to people-centred, sustainable urban mobility through integrated planning, data-driven modelling, and collaborative innovation. Skilled in transport analytics, GIS, KPI development, and contributing to EU-funded projects. I focus on using analytics and participatory approaches to help cities thrive, with the belief that sustainable transportation is key to improving people's daily lives.
Skills
Advanced:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Matlab
- Python
- Rstudio
Intermediate:
- Autocad (2d & 3d)
- Synchro
- Vissim
- Transcad
- Aimsun
- Arcgis Desktop/Pro
Languages
Education
Technical University of Catalonia - Barcelona
Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering: Transportation & Land Use · Civil Engineering: Transportation & Land Use · Barcelona, Spain
Technical University of Catalonia - Barcelona / KTH Royal Institute of Technology - Stockholm
Master of Science, Double Degree EIT Urban Mobility · Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions · Stockholm, Sweden
University of Costa Rica
Licentiate · Civil Engineering · San José, Costa Rica
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Experience
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Profile
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Mariana is based in Bielefeld, Germany.
Mariana speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Mariana has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Mariana has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Mariana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mariana would be well-suited for roles such as: PhD Researcher and Project Deputy, Project and Researcher Assistant, Researcher Assistant.
Mariana's most recent position is PhD Researcher and Project Deputy at Volkswagen Group Innovation.
In recent years, Mariana has worked for Volkswagen Group Innovation and CARNET.
Mariana is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Government and Administration, and Transportation. Mariana also has some experience in Construction.
Mariana is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Product Development, and Logistics. Mariana also has some experience in Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Operations.
Mariana has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Government and Administration.
Mariana has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Logistics, and Product Development.
Mariana holds a Doctorate in Civil Engineering: Transportation & Land Use from Technical University of Catalonia - Barcelona, a Master in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions from Technical University of Catalonia - Barcelona / KTH Royal Institute of Technology - Stockholm and a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from University of Costa Rica.
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