Riaz Mahmud

Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Industrial Management
Introduction
Riaz Mahmud is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Vaasa. His current research focuses on the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) for perishable goods, addressing challenges in logistics and supply chain optimization. With academic backgrounds in Applied Mathematics and Industrial Systems Analytics, he combines rigorous mathematical modeling with practical insights to develop optimization-driven solutions for real-world challenges.
Previously, he also worked as a Project Researcher at the University of Vaasa, contributing to several projects, including-
- Optimising Distribution Transport in the Food Ecosystem (funded by ERDF & ESF)
- Boosting Energy Transformation – BET (funded by Business Finland)
- QUANTUM+ (funded by Erasmus+)