Dimitrios Papaioannou
About Dimitrios Papaioannou
Dimitrios Papaioannou is a Regional Data Manager at Citymapper, with a background in transportation systems and policy. He has held various research and analytical roles in prestigious institutions across Europe and North America, specializing in transport modeling and decarbonization.
Current Role at Citymapper
Dimitrios Papaioannou serves as the Regional Data Manager at Citymapper, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and analyzing transportation data to enhance urban mobility solutions. His work focuses on optimizing data-driven decision-making processes to improve public transport efficiency in London, England.
Previous Experience at MIT Portugal Program
Before joining Citymapper, Dimitrios worked as a PhD Researcher at the MIT Portugal Program from 2011 to 2016. During his five years in the Lisbon Area, Portugal, he conducted research in transportation systems, contributing to academic knowledge and practical applications in the field.
Experience as Transportation Modeler at ITF
Dimitrios held the position of Transportation Modeler/Analyst at the International Transport Forum (ITF) from 2016 to 2021 in the Paris Area, France. His role involved analyzing transportation data and developing models to inform policy decisions related to transport systems.
Educational Background in Transportation Systems
Dimitrios earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Transportation Systems from Instituto Superior Técnico, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, completed from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, he was a visiting PhD student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2016, focusing on Transportation/Mobility Management.
Expertise in Transport Modelling and Decarbonisation
Dimitrios specializes in various aspects of transportation, including transport modelling, accessibility, transport policy and evaluation, mass transit systems, and econometrics. He has a particular focus on the decarbonisation of transport and shared mobility, contributing to sustainable transportation solutions.