Personal profile
Overview
I am a 3rd Year doctoral researcher at Alliance Manchester Business School. My research focus is on using technology (specifically AI) to improve school bus travel for SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) students in the North-West of England.
My career interests lie in exploring the intersection between technology and governance; how technology can be used to inform policy making and drive better social outcomes.
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Information Technology, Carnegie Mellon University
1 Aug 2019 → 30 Jun 2021
Award Date: 30 Jun 2021
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2011 → 2015
Award Date: 9 Feb 2015
Areas of expertise
- Q Science (General)
- Mathematical modelling
- Optimization Techniques
- Computer Science
- Metaheuristics
- Public Transportation
- stakeholder engagement
- Academic Writing
- Programming
- Python
- Machine Learning
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Thesis
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Challenges in Home-to-School Transport: Large-Scale School Bus Routing Inclusive of Special Needs Students and Heterogeneous Fleets in the North West
Paul, O. (Author), Handl, J. (Main Supervisor) & López-Ibáñez, M. (Co Supervisor), 23 Dec 2025Student thesis: Phd
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