Chrysafis Vogiatzis

Chrysafis Vogiatzis is a Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Professional and Online Education in the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He previously served as a Teaching Assistant Professor at UIUC (2019-2023), Assistant Professor at North Carolina A&T State University (2018-2019), and Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University (2015-2018).

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Florida, 2014
• M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Florida, 2012
• Dipl. Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2009

Vogiatzis's research focuses on network optimization and combinatorial optimization with applications in socio-technical and biological systems. His primary research interests include network analysis and optimization, combinatorial optimization, decomposition techniques, and evacuation and disaster management. He has also become active in inclusive pedagogy and teaching, particularly in STEM classes and Operations Research, as a member of the UDL and Accessibility Research Group at Illinois.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on network centrality metrics, optimization techniques for humanitarian logistics, and accessibility in engineering education. His work spans theoretical contributions to operations research as well as practical applications in disaster management, transportation systems, and educational accessibility.

Among his notable awards are:

• 2023 INFORMS Case Competition Runner-up
• 2023 ASEE IL/IN Teacher of the Year
• James Franklin Outstanding Teaching Award (2020)
• Multiple recognitions as Teachers Ranked as Outstanding and Excellent
• European Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference 2018 Best Paper Award
• IISE Outstanding Faculty Advisor (multiple years)
• MLK Jr. Champion (2024)

Vogiatzis has been actively involved in mentoring students, serving as faculty advisor for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Design Teams and the ISE Simulation Team. He has received significant research funding from the National Science Foundation, Army Research Lab, and Department of Homeland Security for projects related to supply chain networks, evacuation planning, and inclusive education.

He is particularly active in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, serving as Co-Chair of the INFORMS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (2024-2025) and previously as Vice Chair (2021-2023).