Ohad Perry

Ohad Perry is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University under the McCormick School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Operations Research from Columbia University and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Haifa.

Research Interests:

• Stochastic models and applied probability
• Queueing theory for service and healthcare systems
• Performance analysis and control of stochastic systems
• Inventory and contact center optimization

Recent Publications: Focus on polling systems, patient flow dynamics, stability of parallel servers, and fluid-diffusion hybrids in priority queues. His work spans theoretical advancements (e.g., Stochastic Systems) and applied implementations (e.g., Stroke).

Scientific Awards:

• 2020 APS Best Student Paper Award (as advisor for Hu Y. et al.)

Advising and Grants: Co-advisor to doctoral graduates now at HKUST, Tsinghua University, and Stanford GSB. Recipient of multiple NSF grants (2014-2023) and Northwestern Memorial Hospital funding.