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Sameer Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health care systems
• Humanitarian operations
• Sustainability and environment
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Sameer Kumar is a Professor and holds the CenturyLink Endowed Chair in Global Communications and Technology Management at the University of St. Thomas' Opus College of Business, where he has served since 2002. He also held a professorship in Engineering and Technology Management at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering from 1997-2002, and previously was an Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout. His educational background includes: PhD in Industrial Engineering from University of Minnesota MS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from University of Minnesota MS in Computer Science from University of Nebraska MS in Mathematics from University of Delhi BS in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from University of Delhi Professor Kumar's research focuses on five primary areas: health care systems, humanitarian operations, sustainability and environment, supply chain modeling, and new product development. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in healthcare delivery, disaster response, and sustainable business practices. He has developed innovative models for vaccine distribution during pandemics, humanitarian logistics for disaster relief, and green supply chain management systems that balance economic and environmental objectives. His extensive publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly complex modeling of interconnected systems, with recent work focusing on pandemic response, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability integration. His research spans multiple disciplines including operations management, healthcare systems, humanitarian logistics, and sustainable supply chains, with publications in top journals across these fields. Professor Kumar has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions: Ranked among the top 2% of most-cited scientists in Business and Management globally (Stanford University, 2020) Recipient of the John Ireland Presidential Professor award for outstanding teaching and scholarship (2013) Awarded the Goodeve Medal for best paper in Journal of Operational Research Society (2009) Honored with Medtronic's Star of Excellence Quality award for assembly line design (2000) As an educator and researcher, Professor Kumar has secured research funding from the National Science Foundation, the state of Wisconsin, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He serves on multiple editorial boards including as associate editor for Journal of Manufacturing Systems and Decision Sciences Journal. His teaching focuses on supply chain management principles, with his current course OPMT 350 developing students' understanding of supply chain management both within and beyond organizational boundaries. Beyond his formal academic role, he maintains active professional memberships in numerous organizations including INFORMS, POMS, and DSI. Professor Kumar leads research initiatives that connect academic theory with real-world business challenges, particularly in healthcare operations and sustainable supply chain management. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals, government agencies, and industry partners to develop practical solutions to complex operational problems.

Søren Ingvor Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Image Analysis
• Pattern Recognition
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Søren Ingvor Olsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on Image Analysis, Computational Modelling, and Geometry within the broader field of Computer Science. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and collaborations across various application domains. Dr. Olsen received his academic training at the University of Copenhagen, where he earned both his Master's degree in 1984 and his PhD in 1988, both from the Department of Computer Science. His academic career at the same institution began as an Assistant Professor from 1988-1991, followed by his promotion to Associate Professor. He served as Head of the Department from 1996-1999 and has held various significant roles including Visiting Professor at University Blaise-Pascal in France (2006) and involvement with the E-Science Center at the Faculty of Science (2008). Professor Olsen's primary research areas span 3D Computer Vision, Image Analysis, and Pattern Recognition. His work is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. Recently, he has focused on applying computer vision techniques to real-world problems such as railway sign detection, agricultural weed mapping using drone technology, and automation in food processing industries. His research bridges the gap between fundamental computer vision algorithms and their implementation in diverse industrial settings, demonstrating strong translational research capabilities. Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a strong trend toward applying computer vision and machine learning techniques to environmental monitoring and precision agriculture. His work demonstrates expertise in drone-based imaging systems, deep learning for object detection, and the development of practical solutions for agricultural and transportation infrastructure challenges. The interdisciplinary nature of his research is evident in collaborations spanning environmental science, agricultural engineering, and transportation systems. Throughout his career, Professor Olsen has contributed significantly to academic development, notably being responsible for the creation and accreditation of a cross-faculty bachelor's program in Science and IT in 2009. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his extensive publication record and international collaborations suggest successful research funding throughout his career. His work appears to involve substantial student mentorship, though specific advisees aren't named in the provided information. Professor Olsen's research appears to be conducted through the Image Analysis group within the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen. His work with drone technology and agricultural applications suggests collaborations with agricultural research institutions and potentially industry partners in the railway and food processing sectors. The practical orientation of his recent work indicates strong connections between his academic research and real-world industrial applications.