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Hugh Medal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. His research focuses on understanding and mitigating risks in networked systems, with applications in supply chain and critical infrastructure protection.
Research Interests: Dr. Medal's work lies at the intersection of optimization, game theory, and risk analysis. He develops mathematical models to study how networks respond to disruptions, especially under adversarial conditions. His methodologies include bi-level optimization, stochastic programming, and integer programming, applied to problems such as part obsolescence in supply chains, cyber-physical system vulnerabilities, and transportation network resilience.
His research has been published in high-impact journals including Naval Research Logistics, IIE Transactions, and Networks, where he currently serves as an associate editor. Funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security, his work bridges theoretical innovation with national security and industrial applications.
Scientific Awards:
- IISE Best Paper Award
Professional Service and Advising: Dr. Medal leads the Medal Research Group, mentoring students in vulnerability analysis and risk modeling. He is actively involved in professional communities, serving on the board of the Operations Research Division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and participating in INFORMS. While specific advisees are not listed, his group conducts research on interdiction, defender-attacker dynamics, and resilience in cyber, transportation, and supply chain networks.
Labs and Research Groups: The Medal Research Group focuses on networked systems' vulnerability, aiming to design robust and protected infrastructures through advanced modeling and simulation techniques.
