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Robert Hampshire
Professor of Operations Research and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University
Robert Hampshire is an accomplished academic and engineer with expertise in operations research, public policy, and transportation systems. While he previously held a position as Assistant Professor of Operations Research and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, he has since moved on to other roles.14
Current Position
Dr. Hampshire currently serves as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer at the United States Department of Transportation.2 He was sworn into this role on January 20, 2021, becoming the first person to fill the position of Chief Science Officer at the department in over 40 years.1
Academic Background
Robert Hampshire holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University.13 Prior to his current government role, he was an associate professor at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.2 He also held positions as a research associate professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS).2
Research Focus
Dr. Hampshire's research blends engineering systems studies with public policy, environment, and equity. He specializes in:
- Management and policy analysis of emerging networked industries
- Innovative mobility services
- Applications of operations research and data science to public and private service industries1
His work has focused on various transportation systems, including:
- Smart parking
- Connected and autonomous vehicles
- Ride-hailing services
- Bike and car-sharing programs
- Driver and pedestrian safety12
Awards and Recognition
Hampshire has received several notable awards for his work, including:
- The 2019 EURO Award for the Best European Journal of Operational Research (EJOR) Paper in Innovative Applications of Operations Research3
- A National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 20123
Robert Hampshire's unique blend of engineering systems research with public policy has made him a leader in transportation research, particularly in understanding transportation equity and the impacts of policy decisions on transportation systems.2
