Contact

Email

rgthom@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Professor in Transport Engineering
Department of Infrastructure Engineering
Education
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Monash University
Bachelors Degree
RMIT University
Doctoral Degree (Research) / PhD
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-8128-6586

Prof Russell Thompson

Professor in Transport Engineering
Department of Infrastructure Engineering
336 Scholarly works
19 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2027

    Journal article

    Crowdshipping for reverse logistics: unlocking sustainability, trust, and fairness
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2026.105208
  • 2027

    Journal article

    The future of game-based logistics: a systematic review of applications, functions, and evidence
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tra.2026.105297
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Increasing the efficiency & sustainability of logistics networks using the Physical Internet
    DOI: 10.1016/j.multra.2026.100319
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Recent developments in the Last-Mile Location-Routing problem
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2026.112344
  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    A Modelling Framework for Designing More Sustainable Urban Freight Systems
  • 2022

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Last Mile Van Delivery: Planning and Optimisation
  • 2021

    Research Contracts

    Changing Profile of Freight Logistics in Metropolitan Sydney Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic: Last-Mile Scenarios and Possible Public Policy Interventions
Russell Thompson

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships

2023
20 Years Anniversary Medal, Faculty of Engineering and Economics for efficient cooperation & support for didactic and research activities Szczecin Maritime University
2023
Physical Internet Builder Award, recognising outstanding engagement and achievements towards building the Physical Internet ALICE & IPIC

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Future Freight Through Transport Technology
  • 2022

    Research Contracts

    Last Mile Van Delivery: Planning and Optimisation