معرفی
Joseph Pekny is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering. He holds a B.S. from Princeton University (1985) and a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (1989). His research focuses on interdisciplinary optimization methodologies for manufacturing, energy systems, and supply chain management. He integrates engineering, computer science, and mathematics to address challenges in scheduling, risk management, and decision-making under uncertainty.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Princeton University, 1985
- Doctor of Philosophy, Carnegie Mellon University, 1989
- Affiliations:
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
- Research Group: Combines optimization, simulation, and risk management strategies
Research interests include energy systems (e.g., electric vehicles, renewable integration), supply chain optimization for clinical trials, and decision support for manufacturing processes. His work emphasizes leveraging data-driven methods and combinatorial optimization to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate uncertainty.
Publications span energy policy, transportation infrastructure, and healthcare logistics, reflecting his commitment to real-world applications. Advises graduate students on interdisciplinary projects, often co-advised with colleagues like Gintaras Reklaitis.
Labs/Teams: Leads a research group focused on computational methods for industrial and energy systems optimization, with collaborations across academia and industry.
