Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications and conferences
Certification
Key Projects And Achievements
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Jaâfar BERRADA

Jaâfar BERRADA

Carrières-sous-Poissy

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced professional in urban transport, mobility, and sustainable solutions, with a strong academic background in engineering and transport systems. Over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, smart city solutions, and techno-economic analysis of mobility services. Proven track record in EU-funded research projects and international collaborations. Fluent in English and French, with excellent communication and project management skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Director of the Domain “New Mobility Solutions and Shared Energies”

VEDECOM
09.2023 - Current
  • Leading strategic initiatives in sustainable mobility and energy solutions
  • Designing and overseeing 12 national and european research and development projects focused on smart city technologies and urban transport planning

Researcher Associate

Laboratoire Ville Mobilité Transport (LVMT)
02.2019 - Current
  • Conducted research on the evaluation of autonomous shared mobility services through developing a multi-agent simulation
  • Published multiple peer-reviewed articles on urban transport, autonomous vehicles, and smart city solutions

Team Leader - Project Management

VEDECOM
01.2019 - 09.2024
  • Developed 2 comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion of tasks and delivering client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with 6 stakeholders to identify project requirements, aligning goals and expectations for successful results.
  • Optimized resource allocation across 5 projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timeline adherence.

PhD Candidate and Research Engineer

VEDECOM & LVMT
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a simulation tool for autonomous taxi services (VIPSim project)
  • Conducted research on profitability and user acceptance of autonomous mobility services
  • Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, contributing valuable insights to the broader scientific community.

Research Engineer

LVMT
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Worked on techno-economic modeling of public transport systems in Île-de-France
  • Supported quantitative work with data sets.

Education

Ph.D. - Transport

Université Paris-Est
France
01.2016 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Transport and Sustainable Development

École Des Ponts ParisTech
France
09.2013 - 12.2014

Civil Engineering Degree -

École Hassania Des Travaux Publics (EHTP)
Morocco
09.2010 - 09.2013

Skills

Data analysis and modelling

Techno-economic analysis

Urban planning

EU projects

Stakeholder engagement

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Publications and conferences

  • Published numerous articles in high-impact journals such as Transportation Research Record, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, and Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.
  • Presented at international conferences, including the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting and the European Transport Conference (ETC).

Certification

Discrete Choice Analysis Course, EPFL, 09/19

Key Projects And Achievements

  • EU-Funded Research: Contributed to multiple EU-funded projects, including simulations and cost-benefit analyses of autonomous vehicles in urban settings.
  • Smart City Solutions: Developed models for integrating autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, and electric charging infrastructure into urban transport systems.
  • Strategic Planning: Conducted comprehensive evaluations of transport systems, focusing on resource and energy efficiency.

Timeline

Director of the Domain “New Mobility Solutions and Shared Energies”

VEDECOM
09.2023 - Current

Researcher Associate

Laboratoire Ville Mobilité Transport (LVMT)
02.2019 - Current

Team Leader - Project Management

VEDECOM
01.2019 - 09.2024

Ph.D. - Transport

Université Paris-Est
01.2016 - 02.2019

PhD Candidate and Research Engineer

VEDECOM & LVMT
01.2016 - 01.2019

Research Engineer

LVMT
01.2015 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Transport and Sustainable Development

École Des Ponts ParisTech
09.2013 - 12.2014

Civil Engineering Degree -

École Hassania Des Travaux Publics (EHTP)
09.2010 - 09.2013
Jaâfar BERRADA