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Okan Arslan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Decision Sciences at HEC Montreal, where he has been since 2017. He is also a member of prestigious research centers GERAD and CIRRELT. His academic journey began with a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University.
- Expertise in Operations Research and Combinatorial Optimization
- Current research focuses on Intelligent Last-Mile Delivery Systems
Dr. Arslan's work revolves around Large-Scale Network Design and Transportation Optimization, with specific applications in Urban Mobility, Logistics Innovation, and Smart Infrastructure. His recent publications address critical challenges like 15-Minute City Concepts, Crowdkeeping in Delivery, and Probabilistic Network Reliability.
Key trends in his research include Machine Learning Integration for routing optimization, Stochastic Facility Location modeling, and Humanitarian Logistics applications. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards like the 2024 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award and Amazon Last Mile Routing Research Challenge Third Place (2021).
- Advising: Mentors PhD and Master's students in network optimization and delivery systems
- Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief for Transportation Research Part B and advisory board member for Transportation Research Part C
His teaching portfolio includes Fundamentals of Optimization and Distribution Management courses, emphasizing practical applications in Hydro-Quebec and Intact Insurance projects.
