Matt Roorda

Matthew J. Roorda is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. He serves as Associate Chair of the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Program and holds the Canada Research Chair in Freight Transportation and Logistics. His research focuses on transportation engineering and planning, with particular emphasis on urban freight, passenger travel, and logistics optimization. Roorda's work includes developing data models for freight systems, improving urban logistics through sustainable practices, and analyzing the impacts of transportation policies. He is affiliated with several research centers and initiatives, including the Smart Freight Centre and the Centre for Automated and Transformative Transportation Systems.

Matthew Roorda is a Civil Engineering professor at the University of Toronto specializing in Transportation Planning and Freight. His research focuses on modeling travel behavior, accessibility, and logistics services. He explores how factors like weather, urban design, and technology influence transportation decisions. Roorda's work includes developing agent-based models for dynamic ridesharing and carsharing systems, as well as analyzing the impact of built environments on travel modes. His studies also address challenges such as truck parking, freight transport integration, and accessibility for vulnerable populations. Through microsimulation models and spatial analysis, he contributes to sustainable and equitable transportation solutions.