R.J. Boucherie

R.J. Boucherie is a Full Professor of Stochastic Operations Research at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science and the Department of Applied Mathematics (specifically the Mathematics of Operations Research group). He co-founded and co-chairs the Center for Healthcare Operations Improvement and Research (CHOIR) and co-founded the healthcare logistics spin-off Rhythm b.v.

His research focuses on theoretical foundations and applications in stochastic modeling:

• Probability Theory
• Queueing Theory
• Markov Decision Theory
• Stochastic Operations Research
• Performance Analysis

with significant impact in:

• Healthcare Logistics (hospital patient flow optimization)
• Telecommunications Networks (ad-hoc, sensor, and wireless systems)
• Transportation and Manufacturing Systems

Professor Boucherie actively bridges academic research and industry through Rhythm BV—which implements CHOIR-developed algorithms in healthcare—and consulting ventures including Boucherie Consulting BV and Circulair Hout Centrum BV, demonstrating strong translational impact across multiple sectors.