Nicholas Boardman

Nicholas Boardman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. His research focuses on collaborative routing, sensor network deployment, workforce optimization, and game theory applications in military contexts.

• Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas (2021)
• M.S., Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology (2016)
• B.S., Economics, United States Air Force Academy (2014)

Boardman's work addresses complex optimization challenges in military logistics, including distributed command-and-control algorithms, heterogeneous defense systems, and wireless sensor networks. His research integrates operations research, computer science, and systems engineering to enhance reliability and efficiency in dynamic environments.

Key trends in his publications include: (1) Collaborative vehicle routing for multi-asset deployment, (2) Condition-based and time-based strategies for wireless sensor networks, (3) Game-theoretic models for military positioning, and (4) Workforce optimization frameworks for defense force structure analysis. These studies often apply to military operations, network reliability, and tactical decision-making.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship, University of Arkansas (2018)
• Distinguished Graduate, AFIT (2016)
• Dean’s Award Winner (Best Master’s Thesis), AFIT (2016)
• Distinguished Graduate, United States Air Force Academy (2014)