Dave C. Longhorn

Dave C. Longhorn is an Adjunct Professor at the School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University, specializing in operations research and military logistics. He holds advanced degrees in Applied Analytics, Military Operational Art & Science, and Operations Research, alongside a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

His research focuses on mathematical programming applications in logistics, transportation optimization, and military distribution systems. Notable contributions include heuristic approaches to fleet sizing for military vehicles and vulnerability assessments of theater distribution networks.

• Education:
• Master of Science in Applied Analytics (Saint Louis University, 2017)
• Master of Military Operational Art and Science (Air University, 2009)
• Master of Science in Operations Research (Air Force Institute of Technology, 2000)
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science & Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 1998)

Publications emphasize defense logistics challenges, with recent works addressing port selection during deployments and nodal capacity optimization. He has received accolades including the 2021 Literati Award for Outstanding Reviewing and 2019 Teacher of the Year at SLU.

Professional affiliations include Tau Beta Pi, Omega Rho, and the Military Operations Research Society (MORS). His community service includes a 2011 Excellence in Government Award for contributions to governmental efficiency initiatives.