Dr. Maria Luisa Tumminello, University of Palermo, Italy
Marialuisa Tumminello is a researcher and academic in Civil, Environmental, and Material Engineering specializing in transportation infrastructures at the University of Palermo, Italy. She earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Palermo, where she also completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Her research focuses on road transport network performance, microsimulation modeling, connected and automated vehicles, road safety, and the environmental sustainability of transport infrastructures. Marialuisa actively contributes to the scientific community as an Early Career Editor for the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, Associate Editor for Municipal Engineer (Emerald Publishing), and Guest Editor for special issues on sustainable road design and AI-powered technologies in road management. She has extensive teaching experience, delivering courses on infrastructures for mobility and transportation across multiple academic years. Marialuisa also serves as a co-tutor and advisor for undergraduate and Ph.D. theses and is a frequent speaker at international conferences on transport systems and smart mobility.
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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Marialuisa Tumminello
Dr. Marialuisa Tumminello holds a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Material Engineering specializing in Transportation Infrastructures and Geomatics from the University of Palermo, Italy. With comprehensive expertise in road transport network performance, microsimulation modeling, and connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), she is at the forefront of research driving innovation in smart, sustainable transportation infrastructure.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental and Material Engineering – Transportation Infrastructures Engineering and Geomatics
University of Palermo, Italy — 16/02/2018
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Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Palermo, Italy — 28/03/2014
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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Palermo, Italy — 29/02/2012
💼 Work Experience
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Researcher (Scientific Disciplinary Sector CEAR-03/A – Roads, Railways and Airports)
University of Palermo (Department of Engineering), Italy — 2022 – Present
Research areas include:
• Performance analysis of road transport networks
• Microsimulation modelling
• Connected and automated vehicles
• Environmental sustainability of transport infrastructures
• Road safety and surrogate safety measures
• Traffic calming measures
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Teaching Activities
• Instructor of Infrastructures for Mobility and Transportation courses (Bachelor level) for Town Planning, Urban Studies, and Safety Engineering students, University of Palermo (2021–2025 academic years)
• Co-tutor of PhD courses (AIM HIGHEST, Cycle XXXVII) — 2023-2024
• Advisor and co-advisor for bachelor theses in Civil and Safety Engineering — 2014–2023
🏆 Achievements & Honors
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Editorial Roles:
• Early Career Editor, International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences (IJMEMS) — 2023–Present
• Associate Editor / Reviewer, Municipal Engineer (Emerald Publishing) — 2024–Present
• Guest Editor for special issues on smart and sustainable road design and AI-powered technologies in road infrastructure for Smart Cities and Discover Applied Sciences journals — 2024–Present
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Conference Speaker:
Presented research at multiple international conferences including:
• Transport Systems Theory and Practice (Poland, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Engineering Mechanics Institute International Conference (Italy, 2023)
• Transport Problems International Scientific Conference (Poland, 2024)
• AIIT 4th International Conference on sustainable transport infrastructure (Italy, 2024)
Publication Top Notes:
A Microsimulation-Based Modelling Approach for Connected and Automated Vehicles on Roundabouts
Simulation-Based Analysis of “What-If” Scenarios with Connected and Automated Vehicles Navigating Roundabouts
Estimating pollutant emissions based on speed profiles at urban roundabouts: A pilot study
Passenger car equivalents for heavy vehicles at roundabouts. A synthesis review
Surrogate measures of safety at roundabouts in AIMSUN and VISSIM environment
Calibrating a microscopic traffic simulation model for roundabouts using genetic algorithms
Capacity-based calculation of passenger car equivalents using traffic simulation at double-lane roundabouts
Evaluation of Roundabout Safety Performance through Surrogate Safety Measures from Microsimulation