{"id":380,"date":"2024-09-01T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T08:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/?p=380"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:08:44","slug":"oriol-bracons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/2024\/09\/01\/oriol-bracons\/","title":{"rendered":"Oriol Bracons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:21% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2024\/09\/Oriol.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-620 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2024\/09\/Oriol.jpg 350w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2024\/09\/Oriol-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2024\/09\/Oriol-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I am pursuing my PhD thesis in Air Traffic Management Simulation at the Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona (UAB). My research focuses on the application of data science and simulation techniques to complex air traffic systems for the implementation of formation flight strategies within continental airspace. I am also contributing in national research projects (AirST-Frame) and European SESAR projects (GEESE, ANTICIPATE).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Research interests<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My research focuses on\u00a0<strong>Air Traffic Management (ATM)<\/strong>, with particular emphasis on the simulation of\u00a0<strong>complex systems, data-driven methodologies, Human Performance and innovative operational concepts<\/strong>\u00a0such as formation flight strategies. I am especially interested in airspace optimization and the development of sustainable aviation solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Main Research Outcomes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My work has contributed to advancing knowledge on civil\u00a0<strong>Formation Flights and Air Streams<\/strong>\u00a0combination and its potential for greener aviation. As first author, I have published in peer-reviewed journals, including\u00a0<em>Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives<\/em>\u00a0(Elsevier, 2026) and\u00a0<em>Computing in Science &amp; Engineering<\/em>\u00a0(IEEE, 2024), addressing opportunistic formation flights and sustainable flight strategies. Additionally, I have presented different conference papers on modelling, simulation, environmental assessment and human performance of formation flight concepts, demonstrating their feasibility and benefits in continental airspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=VFYk_w8AAAAJ&amp;hl=es\">Link to main research outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Technology Transfer Activities<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have been involved in\u00a0<strong>European research initiatives such as SESAR projects (e.g., GEESE and ANTICIPATE) and Spanish projects as AirST-Frame<\/strong>\u00a0contributing to the development and validation of innovative ATM solutions. My collaboration with\u00a0<strong>reference research institutions such as CRIDA A.I.E. and participation in international research environments as State Key Laboratory in CSN\/ATM of Beihang University in China<\/strong>\u00a0have facilitated the transfer of simulation-based methodologies and operational concepts from academia to applied research and industry-oriented contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Teaching interests<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My teaching interests lie in systems thinking, simulation modelling, and data-driven decision-making. I am particularly motivated to teach topics related to logistics, data science and simulation tools (e.g., SIMIO, BlueSky) into applied learning environments to bridge theoretical knowledge and real-world applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Contact<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Oriol Bracons Escarr\u00e9<br>oriol.bracons@uab.cat<br>ORCID: 0009-0003-6882-708X<br>Office: XXXX<br>C\/ dels Emprius n\u00ba 2<br>Campus de la UAB \u00b7 08202 Sabadell<br>Barcelona \u00b7 SpainOriol Bracons Escarr\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phd Student<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3242,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-phd","category-staff"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=380"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":625,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380\/revisions\/625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/intelligent-transportation-systems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}