PhD Theses


  • R. van Lieshout, "Integration, Decentralization and Self-Organization: Towards Better Public Transport", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2022). Download here.
  • R. Hoogervorst, "Improving the Scheduling and Rescheduling of Rolling Stock: Solution Methods and Extensions", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2021). Download here.
  • J. Hartleb, "Public Transport and Passengers: Optimization Models that Consider Travel Demand", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2021). Download here.
  • G.-J. Polinder, "New models and applications for railway timetabling", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus Univeristy Rotterdam (2020). Download here.
  • T. Breugem, "Crew Planning at Netherlands Railways: Improving Fairness, Attractiveness, and Efficiency", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus Univeristy Rotterdam (2020). Download here.
  • P.C. Bouman, "Passengers, Crowding and Complexity : Models for passenger oriented public transport", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2017). Download here.
  • J.C. Wagenaar, "Practice Oriented Algorithmic Disruption Management in Passenger Railways", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2016). Download here.
  • E. van der Hurk, "Passengers, Information, and Disruptions", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2015). RSM Discovery  RSM Discovery Download here.
  • E.J.W. Abbink, "Crew Management in Passenger Rail Transport", Ph.D. Thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2014). RSM Discovery Download here.
  • L.P. Veelenturf, "Disruption Management in Passenger Railways: Models for Timetable, Rolling Stock and Crew Rescheduling", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2014). RSM Discovery Download here.
  • T. Dollevoet, "Delay Management and Dispatching in Railways", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2013). Download here.
  • L.K. Nielsen, "Rolling Stock Rescheduling in Passenger Railways: Applications in Short-term Planning and in Disruption Management", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2011). Download here.
  • D. Potthoff, "Railway Crew Rescheduling: Novel approaches and extensions", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2010). Download here.
  • G. Budai-Balke, "Operations Research Models for Scheduling Railway Infrastructure Maintenance", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2009). Download here.
  • R.M. Lentink, "Algorithmic Decision Support for Shunt Planning", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2006). Download here.
  • M.J.C.M. Vromans, "Reliability of Railway Systems", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2005). Download here.
  • D. Huisman, "Integrated and Dynamic Vehicle and Crew Scheduling", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2004). Download here.
  • L.W.P. Peeters, "Cyclic Railway Timetable Optimization", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2003). Download here.
  • R. Freling, "Models and Techniques for Integrating Vehicle and Crew Scheduling", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (1997).
  • L.G. Kroon, "Job scheduling and capacity planning in aircraft maintenance", Ph.D. thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (1990).