2022 Winner: Outstanding Innovation In Digital Technologies – Research
WINNER: Dr. Xin Wang, Professor, University of Calgary
Initiative: Artificial intelligence for Logistics
Dr.Wang develops and implements innovative AI/ML methods and software tools for optimizing logistics networks and providing smart truck routing for goods delivery services under extreme weather conditions. Through this research and the developed technologies, delivery service companies are able to cut down transportation costs by better routing planning, reduce operational costs and improve productivity by optimizing the planning and better managing vehicle fleets. The results of this research help industries to evaluate potential solutions to improve their business practice.