Research Professor, University of Seoul Morocco
Madiha Bencekri is an Assistant Researcher Professor at the University of Seoul, South Korea. Specializing in transportation engineering, urban mobility, and smart cities, she focuses on optimizing transport systems through data-driven solutions, GIS-based planning, and AI integration. Her work bridges technology, policy, and urban planning to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and efficiency in transportation, particularly for underserved communities. Madiha’s research includes AI-powered mobility hubs, pandemic-responsive city planning, and shared autonomous vehicle management.
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š Education
Madiha completed a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering & Smart Cities from the University of Seoul in 2024, following a Master’s in Urban and Regional Development. She also holds a Master’s in Telecommunications from Institut National des Postes et TĆ©lĆ©communications, Morocco, and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Physics. Her educational journey combines technical expertise with a focus on smart urban mobility solutions.
š¼Experience
Madiha has diverse experience in academia and industry, serving as a Lecturer at the International School of Urban Sciences and a Ph.D. Research Assistant at the University of Seoul. She led projects in AI-based shared vehicle management, mobility hub optimization, and public transport forecasting. Her prior roles include Transport Service Manager at Casablanca-Settat Regional Government and International Consultant for Korea Land and Housing Corporation.
š Awards & HonorsĀ
Madiha’s contributions have been recognized with the Distinguished Paper Award from the University of Seoul’s Transportation Engineering Department, the University of Seoul International Ph.D. Scholarship, and several prestigious awards during her Master’s studies. Additionally, she received the KOICA Scholarship from the Korean Government and was honored for academic excellence.
š¬ Research Focus
Madiha’s research centers on smart cities, AI-driven mobility, GIS-based transportation planning, and sustainability. Key areas include optimizing public transport, enhancing mobility hubs, and improving accessibility for underserved populations. Her work also addresses carbon emissions reduction, deep learning for travel behavior analysis, and the integration of technology in urban mobility systems to create resilient cities.
š¹ Conclusion
Madiha Bencekri demonstrates outstanding academic and professional accomplishments in transportation and urban mobility. Her expertise in AI, GIS, and sustainable urban planning, combined with her leadership in high-impact projects, makes her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Continued expansion into interdisciplinary research would further solidify her reputation in shaping smarter, more resilient cities.
š Publications
Title: A planning support system for boosting walkability
Year: 2023
Authors: M Bencekri, D Lee, D Ku, S Lee
Citations: 4
Title: Equity-Based Allocation of Mobility Hubs in Seoul
Year: 2023
Authors: M Bencekri, D Lee, S Kim, S Shin, S Lee
Citations: 3
Title: The elasticity and efficiency of carbon reduction strategies in transportation
Year: 2023
Authors: M Bencekri, D Ku, D Lee, Y Van Fan, JJ KlemeÅ”, PS Varbanov, S Lee
Citations: 3
Title: A systematic review of the 15-minute city framework: Implications for environmental heritage preservation in the Anthropocene
Year: 2024
Authors: M Bencekri, J Kwak, D Lee, A Csiba-Herczeg, S Lee
Citations: 2
Title: Optimizing shared bike systems for economic gain: Integrating land use and retail
Year: 2024
Authors: M Bencekri, Y Van Fan, D Lee, M Choi, S Lee
Citations: 2
Title: Investigation of Shared-Bike Demand Using Data Analytics
Year: 2022
Authors: M Bencekri, A Founoun, A Haqiq, A Hayar
Citations: 2
Title: Resilient cultural landscapes: Adaptive management and social innovation in heritage conservation
Year: 2025
Authors: T Kƶpeczi-BĆ³cz, M Farkas-Kis, M Bencekri, Ć Csiba-Herceg
Citations: 1
Title: Assessing accessibility of cultural sites through the 15-minute city framework in Seoul
Year: 2025
Authors: C Moreno, C Gall, J Woo, D Lee, M Bencekri
Citations: 1
Title: Fractal dimensional analysis to reveal traffic flow dynamics as organic metabolism
Year: 2024
Authors: S Kim, I Jeong, M Choi, J Kwak, M Bencekri, S Lee
Citations: 1
Title: Economic Impact Assessment Model for Low Emission Zone
Year: 2022
Authors: M Bencekri, G Kang, S Lee
Citations: 1
Title: CONGESTION PRICING POLICY IN EUROPE: MILAN, ROME AND LONDON CASES
Year: 2019
Authors: D Ku, M Bencekri, S Lee, S Lee
Citations: 1
Title: Enhancing sustainability and heritage in the Anthropocene epoch: insights from the Seoul metropolitan fora 2024
Year: 2025
Authors: S Lee, KB Nahm, S Kim, BE Balassa, M Bencekri
Citations: 0