![Ee vrachtwagen in een smalle straat](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2021-06/Smart%20cities%20and%20logistics%20-%20header%20photo%201150x400.jpg?h=09a39493&itok=IIenVJJZ) # Smart Cities and Logistics **Professor**: Hans Quak, PhD **Research topic**: the role and place of city logistics innovations in the transition towards smarter and sustainable cities [Contact ](mailto:quak.h@buas.nl) The professorship of Smart Cities and Logistics focuses specifically on logistics in urban areas. Key points of expertise: 1. The transition towards zero-emissions city logistics - Support cities in zero-emissions logistics approach - Support companies in their zero-emissions logistics strategy (business case) - Develop Smart Cities and Logistics, where (public) data can be used for smarter and more sustainable city logistics (in collaboration with [Logistics Community Brabant](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lcb.nu%2F&data=05%7C02%7CWebmaster%40buas.nl%7C77d866b720f248a98cda08dceea778ad%7C0a33589b00364fe8a8293ed0926af886%7C0%7C0%7C638647652195156634%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F9u9ke4zFDPEVGCLewYK3jLL9KcOOu5ydquJRYIZ5P8%3D&reserved=0)). 2. Innovations in last-mile deliveries - Innovative last-mile concepts in distribution (last-leg changes: automation (delivery drones/robots), consolidation, customer movements, and secure deliveries) - Services and business models (receivers in the lead), short food chains - Integrate home-delivery networks (home care, groceries, parcels) 3. Relationship between urban space and city logistics - Space needed for logistics concepts and hubs (optimising flows from city or neighbourhood perspective rather than just the logistics perspective) - Impact of greening city centres, reduction of logistics space, construction logistics in (and around) cities - Redesign (semi-public) space and position logistics activities in it. Digitisation, digitalisation, and improved data availability are key to all three directions to connect logistics operations in the cities to the other urban systems such as energy, the built environment, mobility and vehicles. As a result, innovations at the interface between the systems are made feasible. In addition, it also enables the visualisation of logistics and its impacts in the urban environment. The professorship cooperates in the [CoE KennisDC Logistiek](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kennisdclogistiek.nl%2F&data=05%7C02%7CWebmaster%40buas.nl%7C77d866b720f248a98cda08dceea778ad%7C0a33589b00364fe8a8293ed0926af886%7C0%7C0%7C638647652195184004%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JJ9j2csx%2BraZAQvwrd7RaU9%2BpWgUqt9v0hTS7mt7%2Fpc%3D&reserved=0) and has a leading role in the theme of logistics in the livable city. The professorship of Smart Cities and Logistics is closely linked to the professorships of [Urban Mobility Planning](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/urban-mobility-planning). The research team: - Hans Quak - Peter Kole - Thato Motloung - Alinda Kokkinou - Marco Miranda Ackerman - Letty Zhu - Hossein Dashtestaninejad - Jeroen Weppner ![](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/Hans%20Quak.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=JVjZPRaP) ### ### Hans Quak, PhD **Professor** +31 (0) 6 31792851 [![](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/2021-04/linkedin-icon-sm.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hquak/) [![https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hans-Quak](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/2021-04/rg-icon-sm.png)](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hans-Quak) [Publications](https://pure.buas.nl/en/organisations/smart-cities-and-logistics) [Projects](https://pure.buas.nl/en/organisations/smart-cities-and-logistics/projects/ "https://pure.buas.nl/en/organisations/creative-and-entertainment-games/projects/") ## Featured Projects: Smart Cities and Logistics ![Tekening van pakketbezorgers in een stad](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2025-11/Header%20LILS.png?h=7711acad&itok=S_h0pPP5) ### Low-Impact Last-Mile Logistics This project aims to minimise the impact of deliveries in the final kilometres, particularly in busy urban areas. [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/low-impact-last-mile-logistics) ![Kratten met fruit staan in een opslag](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-10/CS-NLL%20Short%20Chain%20Cluster%20.png?h=35eed40e&itok=KNA9a3Rp) ### CS-NLL Short Chain Cluster Efficient and sustainable delivery of local fresh produce. [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/cs-nll-short-chain-cluster) ![Een robot op de BUas campus in Breda](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/research-bezorgrobot-header.jpg?h=db814779&itok=z2J9tI5q) ### Autonomous delivery robot Autonomous delivery robot tested on BUas campus . [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/autonomous-delivery-robot) ![Een zelfrijdende bus met passagiers](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/Logistics%20-%20Drimmelen%20bus.jpg?h=f13277e5&itok=pxTPMpdF) ### Self-driving transportation in Drimmelen Emotional experience of passengers on a self-driving bus. [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/project-self-driving-transportation-in-drimmelen) ![Een tekening van een tandwiel](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/Logistics%20-%20Sharing%20logistics%20in%20warehousing%201150x400.jpg?h=29443a0d&itok=h4cy27ww) ### Sharing Logistics in Warehousing Are sharing economy principles applicable in the field of warehousing? [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/project-sharing-logistics-in-warehousing) ![Een AI afbeelding van logistieke processen](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/Logistics%20-%20DALI%201150x400.jpg?h=15b48a86&itok=X6_Hj5DM) ### Datascience for Logistieke Innovatie A testing ground where 18 companies develop concrete data applications for the Logistics & Supply Chain sector. [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/project-dali) ![Twee meisjes staan achter een dj-set](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-07/2024_Destress%20%26%20Springfest_PVR-39.JPG?h=bf8dfc2a&itok=Jtx1qIkm) ### Fieldlab Events Data collection for insight into visitor dynamics at events. [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/fieldlab-events) ![Vrachtcontainers](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/Logisitics-Joint-Corridors.jpg?h=def80a42&itok=U67cmcTK) ### Joint Corridor Multimodal transport via road, water and rail. How do you move international freight from road to rail and water? [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/joint-corridor) ![Luchtfoto van een stad met een digitaal netwerk erover](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2023-12/DISCO%20project.jpg?h=24f7141d&itok=5vBy_vLy) ### DISCO DISCO aims to develop a new generation of data-driven of urban logistics and smart planning through a Physical Internet led approach. [ Read more ](https://www.buas.nl/en/research/professorships/smart-cities-and-logistics/disco)