Research

Main Published Papers

Optimization of Distribution of Humanitarian Aid: Cotopaxi Volcano

Ayala-Jaramillo, M., Celleri-Maldonado, J., Camacho, C., Puente-Mejia, B. (2022), ”Optimization of Distribution of Humanitarian Aid: Cotopaxi Volcano”, Natural Hazards Review. ASCE. Paper accepted in production. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000549

Data-Driven Solutions for Evaluating and Planning Last Mile Operations in Latin America. A Methodological Approach Focused in Quito. Book Chapter 6.

Puente-Mejia, B., Orellana-Rojas, C. and Suarez-Nunez, C. (2020), ”Data-driven Solutions for Eval-
uating and Planning Last Mile Operations in Latin America: A Methodological Approach Focused in
Quito, Ecuador”, Yoshizaki, H.T.Y., Mejia Argueta, C. and Mattos, M.G. (Ed.) Supply Chain Manage-
ment and Logistics in Emerging Markets, Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 107-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/978- 1-83909-331-920201006.

Freight trip generation modeling and data collection processes in Latin American cities. Modeling framework for Quito and generalization issues.

Puente-Mejia, B. Palacios-Arguello, L. Gonzalez-Feliu, J. Suarez-Nunez, C. (2020), ”Freight Trip Generation Modeling and Data Collection Processes in Latin American Cities. Modeling Framework for Quito and Generalization Issues”, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Volume 132, Pages 226-241, ISSN 0965-8564, DOI:10.1016/j.tra.2019.10.013

Current Working Research Projects

Traffic and Congestion Effects of Urban Last-Mile Deliveries. Measuring Impact and Assessing Policy Measures - Simulation Project

From an extensive data collection process in highly congested zones in Guadalajara-México and Quito-Ecuador, simulation models are proposed to assess and evaluate urban delivery alternatives.

Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice

Observatory of Urban Freight Transportation

The observatory collects GPS data from urban freight transportation companies to identify common transportation patterns, transportation behavior across the city and its impact to urban life.

Boat transportation in the Galapagos Islands

Boat transportation in the Galapagos Islands affect marine life with emissions and leaks. GPS and planning data was used to assess boat trips between islands.

Urban Traffic Evolution Using GPS Data

Using GPS data from freight delivery companies, general city congestion can be assessed to evaluate best practices both for passenger and freight transportation.

National Observatory of Transportation and Logistics Ecuador

The national observatory of transportation and logistics aims to collect, consolidate, and process data of the different actors in the country's transportation system. The observatory mainly processes data related to freight and passenger transportation in land, air, water, and railroad transportation.