Ali Riahi Samani

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Ali Riahi Samani is a transportation and logistics researcher whose work focuses on the evolving dynamics of consumer behavior, last-mile delivery, and urban mobility. His primary research areas include travel demand modeling, freight and supply chain management, and the integration of advanced econometric methods to understand complex decision-making processes. Samani’s most-cited paper, “Evaluating consumer shopping, delivery demands, and last-mile preferences: An integrated MDCEV-HCM approach” (2025, 8 citations), exemplifies his innovative use of multiple discrete-continuous extreme value (MDCEV) models combined with hybrid choice models (HCM) to disentangle how shoppers trade off between in-store visits, online ordering, and delivery options. This work provides critical insights for retailers and policymakers seeking to optimize last-mile logistics in an era of rapidly shifting e-commerce trends. His contributions help bridge the gap between consumer preference theory and practical supply chain design, offering data-driven tools to reduce congestion and improve service efficiency. Samani’s research is particularly notable for its methodological rigor and real-world applicability, making him a rising voice in transportation science.