Vassilis Zachariadis

Vassilis Zachariadis has a diverse work experience in the field of research and development. Vassilis started their career at David Simmonds Consultancy Ltd in 2006 as a Research and Development Analyst, where they were responsible for designing and implementing an agent-based microsimulation model of household location. After that, they worked at Legion Limited as a Senior Scientist from 2008 to 2015, leading research and supervising students, and assisting in product development.

In 2009, Vassilis joined the University of Cambridge as a Researcher at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction. Their work focused on developing computationally optimized methods for modelling location choice and route assignment, as well as researching the spatio-temporal dynamics of urban flows and activities. Vassilis also worked on an integrated modelling framework to encompass land use and infrastructure.

From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a Researcher at the University College London's Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, where they developed retail location choice models and methods, with a focus on consumer behavior and shopping flows.

Most recently, Vassilis held the position of Head of Research and Development at Prospective.io starting in 2015.

Vassilis Zachariadis has an extensive education history. Vassilis began their academic journey at the University of Patras from 1996 to 2001, where they obtained a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Civil Engineering. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Transport and Urban Planning at the same university from 2001 to 2004.

In 2002, Vassilis Zachariadis joined University College London (UCL) to further their studies. Vassilis completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Urban Planning from 2002 to 2005. Continuing their academic pursuits at UCL, Vassilis Zachariadis successfully achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Advanced Spatial Analysis from 2005 to 2010.

Overall, Vassilis Zachariadis's education history includes a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science (MSc) in Transport and Urban Planning, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Urban Planning, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Advanced Spatial Analysis.