Murat Durucu

Dr. Murat Durucu is a Lecturer at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from ITU (2013) and has been affiliated with the university since 1999. His research focuses on Modeling and Optimization, Ergonomics, Multi-criteria Decision Making, and Healthcare Technology. He has contributed to studies in surgical decision analysis, usability of digital banking interfaces, and medical equipment selection. Durucu has co-edited books on industrial engineering and healthcare management. He is a member of the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers since 2013.

Education:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2013)
• MSc in Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2003)
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Gaziantep University (1998)

Research Interests: Durucu’s work bridges engineering and healthcare, emphasizing decision-making frameworks in medical contexts, usability of digital systems, and ergonomic design. His studies often apply multi-criteria analysis to solve complex healthcare and industrial challenges.

Publications: His recent work includes analyses of surgical choices for breast cancer patients (2024), pediatric urology decisions (2019), and digital banking user preferences (2019). These reflect a trend toward applying industrial engineering methodologies to healthcare and user-centric design.

Editorships:

• Editor for Industrial Engineering in the Sustainability Era (2024)
• Editor for Industrial Engineering in the COVID-19 Era (2023)

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of industrial engineering and healthcare systems.