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University of Louisville & University of Hamburg
This IRES project offers U.S. students a hands-on international research experience focused on digital twin technologies in logistics and supply chain management.
Through a six-week collaboration at the University of Hamburg’s Institute of Information Systems, participants work on real-world challenges such as port operations, urban deliveries, and supply chain resilience
About the Program
About the Program
The NSF International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program, Digital Twin Technologies and Supply Chain Management, offers U.S. undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge international research on digital twin technologies in supply chain and logistics.
Digital twins are virtual representations of physical systems that integrate real-time data to enable simulation, optimization, and predictive analysis. In logistics, they can transform warehouse management, last-mile delivery, supply chain resilience, maritime operations, and more.
This IRES program provides hands-on experience with digital twin technologies while immersing students in an international research environment at the Institute of Information Systems (IWI), University of Hamburg (Germany). Students will also collaborate closely with the Data Analytics & System Optimization (DASO) and the Digital Twin Lab (DTLab) at the University of Louisville (UofL).
Program Goals
Program Goals
Train students in the technical and theoretical foundations of digital twin technology.
Conduct collaborative, high-impact research on real-world logistics challenges.
Provide international experience and cultural immersion to prepare students for leadership roles in a global workforce.
Program Activities
The IRES program is articulated in three phases each year:
Spring (Preparation & Recruitment): Application process, team formation, pre-departure workshops, and orientation.
Summer (International Experience): Six weeks in Hamburg conducting research with faculty and graduate mentors, cultural immersion (Port of Hamburg, Maritime Museum, Airbus tours), and final workshop presentations.
Fall (Follow-Up & Dissemination): Research showcase at UofL, professional development workshops (publication, academic & industry panels), award ceremony, journal paper submissions, and outreach events.
Students receive a $700 weekly stipend, plus travel, housing, meal support, and cultural activities.
Eligibility & Application
Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate or graduate students in STEM fields (industrial engineering, computer science, data science, etc.).
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with GPA ≥ 3.0.
Strong interest in digital twin applications in logistics.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Dr. Monica Gentili
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
University of Louisville
220 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40292
Institute of Information Systems
Sponsor
Sponsor
National Science Foundation
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