Ricardo Giesen

Ricardo Giesen is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of transportation engineering and logistics. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Transport and Logistics Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile since 2007, Ricardo has also held significant roles, including Director of Filial EFE-Central at Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado since June 2022, and Co-Director of multiple startups such as Pricing SpA, Routing, eTrans SpA, and Transit - Smart Mobility. With a PhD in Transportation Systems Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Maryland, along with advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, Ricardo’s career is distinguished by a blend of academic leadership and innovative contributions to transportation technology and public mobility solutions.