Reha Uzsoy

Reha Uzsoy is the Clifton A. Anderson Distinguished Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University. He holds a PhD from the University of Florida (1990) and dual BS/MSc degrees from Bogazici University (Turkey). His research focuses on production planning, scheduling, and supply chain management, with significant contributions to semiconductor manufacturing optimization. He has held visiting roles at Intel, IC Delco, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Awards include Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (2005), C.A. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award (2011), and Purdue University's University Faculty Fellow (2001). He transitioned to NC State in 2007 from Purdue, where he directed the Laboratory for Extended Enterprises, an interdisciplinary supply chain research center.

Education:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering, University of Florida, 1990
• BS and MS in Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, 1984-1986
• Additional BS in Mathematics, Bogazici University, 1985

Research interests emphasize production systems' dynamic behavior, including new product introductions, congestion effects, and transition management. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., clearing functions) with industrial applications in semiconductor fabrication and supply chain coordination. Recent projects include optimizing order acceptance/scheduling in additive manufacturing and developing equity-focused food distribution models.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (2005)
• Outstanding Young Industrial Engineer in Education (1997)
• C.A. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award (2011)
• Purdue University Faculty Fellow (2001)

Contributions extend beyond academia: he co-developed NC State's Master of Supply Chain Engineering and Management (MSCEM) program and pioneered methodologies for production planning under stochastic demand. His research has been funded by NSF, Intel, Hitachi, and others.

Labs/Teams: Former director of Purdue's Laboratory for Extended Enterprises; collaborates with NC State's industrial partners on semiconductor and healthcare supply chain initiatives.