Eli V. Olinick

Eli V. Olinick is an Associate Professor at the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University, where he is affiliated with the Department of Operations Research and Engineering Management. His work bridges applied optimization, network design, and sports analytics, with significant contributions to combinatorial optimization and mathematical programming.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Applied Mathematics, Brown University
  • M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of California at Berkeley

His research spans telecommunications, transportation, and information security, often applying optimization models and deep learning to real-world problems. Publications highlight his expertise in network engineering and sports playoff elimination scenarios, including applications to NBA and MLB standings.

He has secured government and industry grants totaling over $2M, reflecting the practical impact of his work. As a co-founder of the RIOT Sports website, he provides interactive optimization tools for sports analytics.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2016 Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute Fellow
  • 2004 Emerald Management Review Citation of Excellence
  • 2003 SMU Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Award

Professor Olinick serves as an Associate Editor for International Transactions in Operational Research and Networks, and held leadership roles in INFORMS Technical Sections and the Dallas/Fort Worth INFORMS chapter.