Robin Buter

Robin Buter is an External PhD Candidate in the Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems department, focusing on optimizing automated external defibrillator (AED) placement using algorithms and data-driven approaches.

Research Interests

• Cost-effectiveness analysis in healthcare
• Algorithmic optimization for medical resource allocation
• Spatial risk modeling for emergency response
• Volunteer responder systems
• Health economic evaluation of medical devices

Scientific Awards

• ORAHS Gallivan Poster Award, First Place (Supervision), 2022
• Best of the Best Presentation Award, Finalist, European Resuscitation Conference, 2022
• Best of the Best Presentation Award, Finalist, European Resuscitation Conference, 2023

Collaborations and Research Trends

Robin Buter's work intersects with Computer Science, Health Economics, and Emergency Medicine. His research on AED location optimization employs algorithmic approaches, spatiotemporal analysis, and case studies, with collaborations including Dr. Demirtas, Dr. Koffijberg, and Dr. Hans. His publications emphasize integer programming, problem instances, and healthcare management science applications.