Mariana Otero Becerril
University of Calgary
Thesis: A System Dynamics Framework for Context-Aware Decarbonization of Transit Systems
Research Interests II’m really interested in understanding how complex systems work and how different pieces connect to shape better decisions. That’s what led me to transportation and sustainable transit. My research focuses on helping cities transition to zero-emission bus fleets using System Dynamics. In the future, I’d like to work in the transit industry, helping agencies make better planning and operational decisions while continuing to share what I learn through consulting and public speaking
Fun fact about you: I can get lost for hours down a Google Maps rabbit hole, just exploring random places around the world
Explore some of Mariana’s work
- Transit Fleet Transitions Toward Zero Emission Technologies – A Systems Thinking Approach: presented at CSCE Québec 2026 (2nd place 3 Minute Thesis Competition)
- Public Transportation Transitions Toward Zero-Emission Technologies: A Systems Thinking Approach: accepted paper at ISDC 2026 (Delft/Online), presenting July 20–24
- MSc thesis research with the VoltAge Research Group, University of Calgary, supervised by Dr. Saeid Saidi