Aldy Gunawan

Aldy Gunawan is an Associate Professor of Computer Science (Practice) at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the National University of Singapore (2009). His research focuses on Operations Research, Logistics, Artificial Intelligence, and Urban Sustainability, with a strong emphasis on solving complex routing and scheduling problems through optimization techniques.

Education:

• PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, National University of Singapore (2009)
• M.Eng/M.Sc, Industrial and Systems Engineering, National University of Singapore (2004/2002)
• B.Eng, Industrial Engineering, University of Surabaya (1998)

Research Interests:

• Optimization Algorithms (e.g., Orienteering Problems, Vehicle Routing)
• Urban Logistics and Sustainability
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Applications
• Decision Support Systems for Logistics and Manufacturing

His recent work includes contributions to e-waste collection optimization, blood inventory routing, and agile satellite scheduling. He has published over 50 papers in top journals and conferences, with a focus on practical solutions for real-world logistics challenges.

Awards & Honors:

• Multiple research scholarships from NUS (2002–2008)
• SAS Prize for Academic Excellence (2003)
• VICOM Prize for Best Performance in Engineering Courses (2002)
• ASEAN Graduate Scholarship (2001–2002)

Professional Activities:

• Reviewer for journals like European Journal of Operational Research and Annals of Operations Research
• Committee member at conferences such as IEEE IEEM and ICORES
• Member of ORSS, INFORMS, and IEEE

His work bridges academic research and industry applications, addressing challenges in smart cities, sustainable logistics, and AI-driven decision-making systems.