Mariana M.
PhD Researcher and Project Deputy
Experience
Oct 2022 - Present
3 years 3 monthsPhD Researcher and Project Deputy
Volkswagen Group Innovation
- Conducted research on autonomous delivery robots and supported a project developing an inclusive mobility concept addressing the needs of 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
Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
1 year 6 monthsSpain
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
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
5 monthsSweden
Researcher Assistant
Centre for Traffic Research
- Conducted multi-actor interviews (city authorities, scooter operators, end-users) to develop micromobility indicators and inclusive policy guidance for integrated planning and monitoring in the Stockholm project “Micromobility Modelling: Preliminary Study on Knowledge Needs and Usage Patterns”
Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
9 monthsCosta Rica
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
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
9 monthsCosta Rica
Junior Civil Engineer
TransVIAL
- Conducted road impact studies, developed traffic management plans, and designed horizontal and vertical alignments, pavement structures, and geometric road designs using Civil 3D
- Maintained ongoing coordination and oversight with the National Transportation Ministry
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.
Languages
Spanish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Aug 2022 - Present
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Doctor of Philosophy, Research in the viability, feasibility, and user acceptance of ADRs and micro-hubs in urban mobility and · Civil Engineering: Transportation & Land Use · Barcelona, Spain
Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Double degree EIT Urban Mobility · Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions · Stockholm, Sweden
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Universidad de Costa Rica
Licentiate, Research on the effectiveness and user behavior of pedestrian bridges in urban environments · Civil Engineering · San José, Costa Rica
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