Irene Hofmann
About
PhD researcher in transport modelling since 2024, focusing on pedestrian behaviour at mesoscopic level. Applies behavioural data and modelling to support infrastructure planning and policy development. Professional background in the railway sector provides insight into multimodal transport.
Always interested in research collaborations :) .
Competencies
- Behavioral System Analysis (Intersecting Human Choice - Space - Transport)
- Discrete Choice Modelling & Behavioral Analytics
- Integrated Spatial Planning & Sustainable Mobility Infrastructure
- Quantitative Transport Modelling & Network Analysis
- Spatial Data Analysis & GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Research
My PhD investigates how people walk and how these insights can improve pedestrian planning across urban and rural networks. I analyze GPS tracking and survey data to capture differences in pedestrian behavior and route choice at the mesoscopic level. These insights feed into a decision-making framework to prioritize infrastructure investment and design improvements. Alongside my doctoral work, I contribute to projects on digital twins and use citizen surveys and stakeholder interviews to understand local needs and support mobility transitions.
Mobilitylab greater Trondheim (MoST)
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME FOR INTEGRATED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO UNLOCK A POTENTIAL OF TOP-LEVEL RESEARCHERS IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Publications
2026
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Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2026)
Citizen surveys as instruments for sustainable mobility transition. Case Skaunstemmen.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Professional article
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Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude.
(2026)
Exploring the relationship between pedestrian preferences and revealed route choices: a case study of Trondheim’s city center.
Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings
Academic article
2025
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Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2025)
Unlocking citizen surveys for sustainable mobility transition.
Moderne Mobilitet og Infrastruktur
Popular science article
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Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude.
(2025)
The role of street design:.
Moderne Mobilitet og Infrastruktur
Popular science article
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Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude.
(2025)
Prioritizing shortcuts: A multilevel method for semi-rural walkability.
Proceedings from the Annual Transport Conference at Aalborg University
Academic article
Journal publications
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Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2025)
Unlocking citizen surveys for sustainable mobility transition.
Moderne Mobilitet og Infrastruktur
Popular science article
-
Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude.
(2025)
The role of street design:.
Moderne Mobilitet og Infrastruktur
Popular science article
-
Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude.
(2025)
Prioritizing shortcuts: A multilevel method for semi-rural walkability.
Proceedings from the Annual Transport Conference at Aalborg University
Academic article
-
Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude;
Lohne, Jardar.
(2026)
Citizen surveys as instruments for sustainable mobility transition. Case Skaunstemmen.
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Professional article
-
Hofmann, Irene;
Tørset, Trude.
(2026)
Exploring the relationship between pedestrian preferences and revealed route choices: a case study of Trondheim’s city center.
Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings
Academic article
Teaching
I gave feedback on students' work for a course in interdisciplinary planning.