معرفی
Illya V. Hicks is a Professor in the Computational and Applied Mathematics Department at Rice University. He holds a PhD from Rice University (2000) and a BS from Texas State University (1995). His research focuses on combinatorial optimization, integer programming, graph theory, and matroid theory, with applications in social networks, cancer treatment, and network design. He has advised numerous doctoral, post-doctoral, and masters students.
Education:
- PhD and MA in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University, 2000
- BS in Mathematics, Texas State University, 1995
Research Interests: Utilizing graph decomposition techniques to solve NP-complete problems, including branch decompositions and matroid circuit problems. Applications include sensor network design, healthcare logistics, and algorithmic graph theory.
Awards: Recognized with the 2015 Presidential Mentoring Award (Rice University), 2010 Forum Moving Spirit Award (INFORMS), and the 2005 Optimization Prize for Young Researchers.
Grants and Projects: Includes NSF-funded research on branch decomposition techniques, submodular optimization, and healthcare service distribution. Active in promoting minority participation in operations research through travel grants and mentoring initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research on graph algorithms, combinatorial optimization, and interdisciplinary applications in healthcare and engineering.
