Ekrem Murat

Ekrem Murat is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering within the College of Engineering at Wayne State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science/Operations Research from McGill University (2006) and has extensive experience in applying optimization, simulation, and data mining techniques to complex systems in supply chain logistics, healthcare, and product design. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with federal agencies and industry leaders.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., McGill University, Canada (2006)
  • M.S., Bogazici University, Turkey (2000)
  • B.S., Bogazici University, Turkey (1998)

Dr. Murat’s research focuses on three core areas: Operations and Supply Chain Management (e.g., network design, intermodal transportation, supply chain disruptions), Healthcare Systems Engineering (e.g., patient flow analytics, surgery planning), and Product Development Logistics (e.g., sustainable design optimization). His work integrates dynamic modeling with real-world applications.

He has secured over $2 million in federal and industry grants as Principal Investigator, including projects funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Industry partners include General Dynamics, Ford Motor Company, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Professional Affiliations:
  • Institute of Industrial Engineers
  • Institute for Operations Research and Management Science
  • Production and Operations Management Society