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Nicolas is a post-doctoral researcher in Construction Logistics at Linköping University, Sweden. With a strong interest in sustainable urban freight logistics measures, his research focuses on the impact and optimization of the construction supply chain. He obtained his Ph.D. at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, which focused on the dynamic impact of off-site construction transport on air quality. During his ealier studies, Nicolas interned at telco Proximus (Brussels, BE), data visualization start-up Cumul.io (Leuven, BE) and route optimization start-up Badger Maps (San Francisco, CA, USA). His master thesis focused on dynamic pollution exposure modelling using mobile service provider data.
Education/Academic qualification
Construction logistics, Post-doctoral researcher, Linköping University
15 May 2023 → …
Award Date: 15 May 2023
Sustainable logistics, Post-doctoral researcher, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
10 Mar 2023 → 7 May 2023
Award Date: 10 Mar 2023
Sustainable logistics, Ph.D., The impact of off-site construction transport on air quality, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
1 Nov 2018 → 10 Mar 2023
Award Date: 10 Mar 2023
MSc. in Business Management, Magna cum laude, Mobile service provider data for receptor density research - Assessing the impact of mobile service provider data on road freight transport-related external costs in the Brussels Metropolitan Region, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and Solvay Business School
1 Oct 2016 → 31 Jul 2018
Award Date: 13 Sept 2018
BSc. in Communication & Marketing Management, Magna cum laude, Brand building & digital Marcom launch strategy for SaaS data visualisation start-up Cumul.io, Erasmus University College Brussels
1 Oct 2013 → 30 Jun 2016
Award Date: 30 Jun 2016
International Business, Exchange student, École Supérieure de Commerce Amiens (France Business School)
1 Oct 2015 → 31 Dec 2015
Award Date: 30 Jun 2016
ASO Economics, Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege Brussel
Award Date: 30 Jun 2016
External positions
Licensing Team Assistant, NBC Universal / Universal Pictures International (Comcast)
1 Jan 2018 → 31 Oct 2018
Product Marketer, Creditsafe Group
1 Nov 2017 → 31 Dec 2017
PR & Marketing Intern, Badger Maps, Inc.
15 Mar 2016 → 15 Jul 2016
Brand building & digital Marcom launch strategy, Cumul.io
1 Oct 2015 → 30 Jun 2016
Press Team Intern, Proximus PLC
1 Feb 2015 → 31 Mar 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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BRGEOZ369: MIMIC (MMIC): Minimizing impact of construction material flows in cities: innovative co-creation ikv EU-programma JPI Urban Europe-Making Cities Work.
Macharis, C., Van Lier, T., Mommens, K., Brusselaers, N. & Huang, H.
1/11/18 → 31/10/21
Project: Fundamental
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Engaging stakeholders in construction transport policy: A mass-participation framework
Huang, H., Brusselaers, N., De Smet, Y. & Macharis, C., Mar 2025, In: Case Studies on Transport Policy. 19, 101359, 16 p., 101359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)24 Downloads (Pure) -
Circular construction logistics for increased material reutilization in new build projects
Åkerberg, A., Brusselaers, N. & Johansson, M., 23 Apr 2024, EurOMA 2024 Conference: Transforming people and processes for a better world.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Decision support for improved construction traffic management and planning
Brusselaers, N., Fredriksson, A., Gundlegård, D. & Zernis, R., May 2024, In: Sustainable Cities and Society. 104, May 2024, 14 p., 105305.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A GPS-based approach to measure the environmental impact of construction-related HGV traffic on city level
Brusselaers, N., Huang, H., Macharis, C. & Mommens, K. M., Jan 2023, In: Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 98, p. 1-14 14 p., 106955.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Criteria preprocessing in multi-actor multi-criteria analysis
Huang, H., Canoy, R., Brusselaers, N. & Te Boveldt, G., 1 May 2023, In: Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis. 30, 3-4, p. 132-146 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus)54 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Hoe het KitCo project een revolutie teweegbrengt in de toeleveringsketen van de sector met kitting
Nicolas Brusselaers (Participant)
17 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar
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Machine learning modelling to predict urban construction transport demand
Samuel Hjorth (Speaker), Nicolas Brusselaers (Contributor) & Anna Fredriksson (Contributor)
16 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Renolution in de praktijk: Renolution alliantie jaarlijks evenement
Nicolas Brusselaers (Participant)
11 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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TML Talk #19, wat is de impact van lokale verkeersmaatregelen op luchtkwaliteit
Nicolas Brusselaers (Participant)
3 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar
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MEET-UP PANORAMA CIRCULAIRE des acteurs bruxellois de la construction / van de Brusselse actoren van de bouwsector
Nicolas Brusselaers (Participant)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar
Press/Media
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MIMIC - Smart Construction Logistics
30/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Improved impact assessments towards emission-free construction logistics
Nicolas Brusselaers & Selamawit Mamo Fufa
2/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Brussels: A VUB study to better understand road transport and its impact on health
15/10/19
15 items of Media coverage, 4 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Mobile service provider data for receptor density research
Author: Brusselaers, N. M. & Macharis, C., 2018Supervisor: Macharis, C. (Promotor) & Holm, J. (Jury)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis