Maria Victoria - SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY - Best Researcher Award
CARTAGENA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY - Spain
AUTHOR PROFILE
EXPERT IN LOGISTICS RESEARCH 🚛
Maria Victoria de la Fuente Aragón is a seasoned researcher specializing in logistics and supply chain management. She has significantly contributed to reverse engineering methodologies and optimization strategies for business units. Her work is instrumental in improving the efficiency of logistical systems and enterprise operations.
REVERSE ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 🛠️
Maria's key research project involved the development of methodologies for applying reverse engineering to enterprise business units. This project, funded by the SÉNECA Foundation, helped uncover innovative solutions for logistics challenges, setting a foundation for more efficient operational practices in various industries.
EUROPEAN COLLABORATOR 🇪🇺
Involved in the Erasmus Project, Maria played a pivotal role in developing a European Master's degree in logistics. This initiative fostered collaboration among top universities across Europe, including Cartagena, Cardiff, Ljubljana, and Linköping, enhancing educational standards and research in logistics and supply chain management.
SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATOR 🔄
Her contributions to supply chain management extend to distributed parameters in this field. Working with international entities, Maria's research in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advanced the understanding of complex supply chain dynamics, focusing on both direct and reverse flows.
ACADEMIC COOPERATION LEADER 🌍
Maria led efforts to develop academic cooperation strategies between Costa Rica and Murcia. This project aimed at fostering sustainable and innovative capacities within agribusiness environments, contributing to the economic and social development of both regions through shared expertise and educational collaboration.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING INNOVATOR 🎓
Committed to educational advancement, Maria has been actively involved in projects aimed at improving university teaching through innovation. As part of the “Teaching Teams” project, she contributed to enhancing pedagogical practices at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, focusing on convergence and quality in education.
CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTOR 🎤
Maria has presented her research at numerous conferences, including on topics like logistics applications, reverse engineering, and supply chain integration. Her work has been featured in key international conferences, showcasing her contributions to the field of production and operations management.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Title: Analysis of the behavior of logistics delivery men in pedestrian areas
Authors: Gómez-Sánchez, J.C., de-La-Fuente-Aragón, M.V., Ros-McDonnell, L.
Journal: Direccion y Organizacion
Year: 2020
Title: Development of a biking index for measuring Mediterranean cities mobility
Authors: Ros-McDonnell, L., de-La-Fuente, M.V., Ros-McDonnell, D., Cardós, M.
Journal: International Journal of Production Management and Engineering
Year: 2020
Title: Scheduling sustainable homecare with urban transport and different skilled nurses using an approximate algorithm
Authors: Ros-McDonnell, L., Szander, N., de-la-Fuente-Aragón, M.V., Vodopivec, R.
Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
Year: 2019
Title: Analysis of freight distribution flows in an urban functional area
Authors: Ros-McDonnell, L., de-la-Fuente-Aragón, M.V., Ros-McDonnell, D., Cardós, M.
Journal: Cities
Year: 2018
Title: Sustainable urban homecare delivery with different means of transport
Authors: Szander, N., Ros-McDonnell, L., de-la-Fuente-Aragón, M.V., Vodopivec, R.
Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
Year: 2018