Silviya D Valeva

Silviya D. Valeva is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Decision and System Sciences. Her research bridges operations research, healthcare logistics, and educational methodologies. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences (University of Iowa, 2017), an MS in Mathematics (University of Iowa, 2014), and a BA in Mathematics (Mount Holyoke College, 2011).

Her work focuses on optimizing complex systems, including healthcare resource allocation, inventory management under uncertainty, and gamification in education. Notable contributions include models for ICU bed allocation, donor human milk processing, and experiential learning exercises in analytics classrooms.

Her articles span Operations Research, Healthcare Logistics, and Graph Theory, reflecting expertise in both applied and theoretical domains. Valeva’s recent work emphasizes student engagement through innovative pedagogical tools like the Craft Beer League, while foundational research includes graph theory and cop-win number analysis.