جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Pangburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Retail Operations
• Pricing Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Pangburn is the Ehrman V. Giustina Professor and Head of the Department of Operations and Business Analytics at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business. He specializes in operations-management research spanning pricing, retail operations, product-line design, and sustainability, with recent extensions into AI-guided decision support and healthcare operations. Education: PhD, University of Rochester, 1997 MS, University of Rochester, 1993 BS, Virginia Tech, 1990 Research Interests: Pangburn’s work centers on how operational policies—especially pricing, inventory disclosure, and product variety—shape consumer behavior and firm profitability. Current projects examine online inventory transparency, mass-customization guardrails, and optimal timing of product versioning. His studies integrate analytical modeling with empirical data to derive managerial guidelines for retailers, platforms, and service providers. Publication Trends: Across 15 recent articles (2004-2024), Pangburn addresses pricing and inventory intersections, sustainability considerations (take-back programs, packaging waste), and emerging service models (ridesharing, streaming rentals). A growing strand leverages AI techniques for feature selection and explores healthcare-service implications of platform economies. Doctoral Advising: He has mentored students who co-author research in leading journals; advisees include Monire Jalili, Saeed Piri, Meysam Rabiee, and Mohsen Mirhashemi.

Russell Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Logistics
• Scheduling
• Inventory Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Russell King is the Henry Armfield Foscue Distinguished Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at North Carolina State University's College of Engineering. He serves as the Director of Graduate Programs for the ISE department, responsible for administering degree programs serving approximately 190 graduate students. King is also a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers and has received numerous teaching and research awards throughout his 37-year career at NC State. Dr. King earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida (1986), following a Master of Industrial Engineering (1982) and Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering (1980). His undergraduate journey was unconventional, having considered seven different majors including pre-med, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, math, and ornamental horticulture before selecting engineering. His doctoral work was completed under advisor Thom Hodgson, who moved from Florida to become NC State's ISE department head during King's studies. King's research focuses on solving practical problems across diverse areas including logistics, scheduling, and inventory control for additive manufacturing, remanufacturing, and military systems under risk. His work spans pricing strategies, stress control of 3D-printed parts, supply chain design, and military logistics optimization. His research approach bridges theoretical rigor with real-world applications, resulting in consulting engagements with Ford Motors, The Gap, Dillards Department Stores, and the Institute for Defense and Business. Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on military logistics applications (5 of 10 recent papers), additive manufacturing integration (3 papers), and supply chain risk management (4 papers), demonstrating how his research has evolved to address emerging challenges in manufacturing and defense logistics while maintaining practical relevance. C. A. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award, ISE Department at NC State University (2020, 2014, 2008, 2002, 1996, 1986) Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award, Institute of Industrial Engineers (2010) Henry Armfield Foscue Distinguished Professor (2017) Edward P. Fitts Distinguished Professor (2012) NCSU George H. Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award (2010) Teaching Excellence Award in the OR Division, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (2019) Technical Innovation in Industrial Engineering, Institute of Industrial Engineers (2003) Fellow, Institute of Industrial Engineers (2006) As an academic leader, King has developed innovative programs including a dual Master of Industrial Engineering/Master of Business Administration program and a distance education Master of Engineering degree. His mentorship has produced three students who placed in the top 3 of IIE's dissertation award competition, with two taking first place. He has served as associate editor for the Journal of Manufacturing Systems and IIE Transactions, contributing to the scholarly community beyond his own research. Outside academia, King and his daughter are Masters of Taekwondo under Grand Master K.S. Lee of Morrisville, NC.

Halit Usterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Network Optimization
• Logistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Halit Uster is Professor of Operations Research & Engineering Management at SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering and Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (by courtesy). A 2025 IISE Fellow, he also serves as Fellow of SMU’s Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity, where he leads large-scale optimization research with strong societal impact. Education Ph.D. in Management Science/Systems – McMaster University, Canada M.A. in Business Administration (Production/Operations Management) – Hacettepe University, Turkey B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – Middle East Technical University, Turkey Research Interests Uster develops optimization models and efficient algorithms for the design and analysis of networked systems. His work spans: Electric-vehicle charging and wireless power-transfer networks Emergency logistics and disaster-preparedness planning Bio-energy and biomass supply-chain networks Closed-loop supply chains with recycling and remanufacturing Relay and multi-commodity transportation networks to mitigate driver shortages Wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring Publication Trends Over the past decade Uster has published extensively in Transportation Science , IISE Transactions , Transportation Research Part E , and Annals of Operations Research . His recent articles collectively advance decomposition-based exact algorithms (notably Lagrangean and Benders schemes), bilevel and robust optimization, and stochastic modeling of supply and demand uncertainty, all applied to socially critical infrastructure systems. Scientific Awards & Honors IISE Fellow (2025) Caterpillar Teaching Excellence Award, Texas A&M University (2011) Eshbach Society Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Northwestern University (2009) Faculty Appreciation Awards, INFORMS Student Chapters (2004, 2009) Multiple research features in IE Magazine (2008, 2010, 2017) Daniel H. Wagner Prize Finalist (2008) Moving Spirit Award, INFORMS (2007) Outstanding Faculty Member – University of Alabama (1999-2000) NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (1997-1999) Grants & Doctoral Advising Uster has secured over $2 million in funding from NSF, USDA and industry, including four NSF grants since 2015 focused on disaster-preparedness logistics, EV-charging infrastructure, and biomass supply chains. He has graduated 17 PhD students who now hold positions in academia (IIM Udaipur, ITESM Mexico, St. Mary’s University) and industry (ExxonMobil, Norfolk Southern, FedEx, Sabre, NetJets, JD.com, BNSF Railway, etc.). Professional Service & Editorial Roles He is Department Editor of IISE Transactions on Supply Chains and Logistics (2024–present) and Associate Editor of Transportation Science (2018–present), previously serving on the editorial boards of IISE Transactions on Scheduling and Logistics and Sustainability Analytics and Modelling . He has chaired or co-chaired numerous INFORMS committees and conferences, including the upcoming TSL 2026 meeting at MIT.

Mattias Lindahlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• EcoDesign
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mattias Lindahl is Professor at Linköping University's Division of Environmental Technology and Management and Visiting Professor at Luleå University of Technology. A globally recognized expert in circular economy and eco-design, he develops sustainable business models integrating product-service engineering. His research addresses plastic waste reduction, remanufacturing systems, and policy frameworks for resource efficiency. Leadership: Led the Mistra REES research program (2015-2023) and contributed to ISO standards development for circular economy (ISO 59000 series). Served on Sweden's Government Delegation for Circular Economy (2022-2024). Research Focus: Investigates industrial transformation through circular strategies, including workwear reuse systems and electric vehicle component recycling. Collaborates extensively with manufacturing industries to implement sustainable practices.

Izabela Ewa Nielsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Operations Research
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Izabela Ewa Nielsen is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Materials and Production under The Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence applications in operations research, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), genetic algorithms, and mobile robotics. She holds a degree from Warsaw University of Technology (25 Oct 2025). Research Interests: Her work integrates AI with logistics optimization, health data analysis, and sustainable supply chains. Notable projects include the EU-funded 'Operational Reliability Management System (ORMS)' and 'UAWORLD', exploring UAVs in industrial settings. Projects & Collaborations: Leading ORMS (2016-2019) to enhance operational reliability through AI-driven solutions. Contributing to TAPAS (2010-2014), advancing robotics in factory automation. Co-developing ValuePole (2008-2011) for SME performance optimization. Advising & Grants: Supervised projects such as the EU classification methodology study (2022-2023) and contributed to over 6 major research initiatives. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary teams and industry partnerships. Labs & Teams: Active in AI for Operations Research labs, collaborating with robotics and logistics experts. Her group focuses on real-world applications of autonomous systems in manufacturing and healthcare.

• Engineering Informatics
• Digital Manufacturing
• Intelligent Manufacturing
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Ying Liu is a Professor and Chair in Intelligent Manufacturing at the School of Engineering, Cardiff University, UK, a position he has held since August 2021. He leads the High-value Manufacturing research group within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (2010–2013) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2006–2010). PhD, Innovation in Manufacturing Systems and Technology (IMST), Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA), National University of Singapore (2006) MSc, Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) MEng & BEng, Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing University, China His research spans engineering informatics, digital and intelligent manufacturing, AI and machine learning in engineering design, and advanced ICT in manufacturing. He has published over 160 scholarly articles and contributed to major journals and conferences in the field. His recent work focuses on knowledge graphs, digital twins, human-robot collaboration, and energy modeling in smart manufacturing, often integrating large language models and advanced deep learning techniques. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating AI, particularly large language models and knowledge graphs, into smart manufacturing systems. Themes include predictive maintenance, battery state estimation, human fatigue modeling, and sustainable manufacturing. His work increasingly emphasizes human-centric approaches aligned with Industry 5.0 principles. Best Paper Award 2022, CCF Transactions on Pervasive Computing and Interaction ESI Highly Cited Paper and Hot Paper, Research and Application of Machine Learning for Additive Manufacturing 2020 Reviewer of the Year, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering (JCISE) Professor Liu actively supervises postgraduate students and has advised several successful PhD candidates, including Dr. Chong Chen and Mr. Zhouyang Ding. His research is funded by major agencies such as EPSRC (UK), GRF (Hong Kong), MOE (Singapore), A*STAR, and NSF (China), as well as industrial partners. He serves as Associate Editor for ASME JCISE, IEEE T-ASE, and several other journals, and was recently appointed Senior Editor of the Journal of Engineering Design. He also leads special issues and topical collections on AI in engineering. He leads the High-value Manufacturing research group at Cardiff University, focusing on digital transformation in manufacturing. His team works on projects involving digital twins, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven design innovation, often in collaboration with international institutions.

• Circular strategies
• Sustainable production
• Asset management
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Mirka Kans is an Associate Professor at the Department of Supply and Operations Management within the School of Business, Economics and Law at Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on circular strategies and sustainable production, asset management and maintenance, and industrial automation and digitalization. Her work spans several key research areas including predictive maintenance, digital tools for data-driven maintenance and effective decision-making, digital maturity and digital transformation, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications for both industrial systems and infrastructure. She employs various modeling approaches such as information modeling, business modeling, and ecosystem modeling in her research methodology. Mirka also maintains a strong interest in educational and competence development within these fields. Her publication record shows a pronounced focus on circular economy applications across multiple industries, particularly furniture and wood products, with significant contributions to understanding remanufacturing potential and sustainable business models. She has conducted extensive empirical research on digital transformation in maintenance practices, with particular attention to the Swedish maintenance ecosystem and infrastructure sectors like gravel roads. READY2 (2025-2027): Sustainable, robust and resource-efficient wood manufacturing industry with dynamic maintenance (VINNOVA) READY (2024-2025): Sustainable, robust and resource-efficient sawmill industry with dynamic maintenance CirkuTrä (2023-2028): Strategies for increased circularity in the wood processing industry RE:Furn (2023-2026): Efficient remanufacturing of furniture used in public environments She collaborates extensively with researchers including Jaime Campos, Chamirangika Madushani Hetti Arachchige, Dan Paulin, and Malin Löfving, producing interdisciplinary work that bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industrial applications across multiple sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation.

Laurens Deboمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Strategy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laurens Debo is the C.V. Starr Professor of Operations Management and Area Chair in the Operations and Management Science Department at Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. He holds a PhD (2002) and MSc (2000) from INSEAD, France, and dual MSc degrees in Operations Management (1995) and Electrical Engineering (1994) from Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Prior to Tuck, he taught at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Research Interests: Debo specializes in service operations, strategic consumer behavior, and discretionary service management. His work explores how consumer decisions shape service demand and how providers optimize service delivery in contexts where value increases with service duration. Recent focus areas include queueing systems, tipping behavior, and pandemic-era retail operations. Awards & Editorial Roles: He received the MSOM Meritorious Service Award (2008, 2010) and served as associate editor for Management Science , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , and Operations Research . He currently edits Production and Operations Management and advises the IIE Transactions . Grants & Impact: NSF-funded research has informed his work on discretionary service design and retail safety protocols during pandemics. His tipping behavior studies have been featured in WSJ , Harvard Business Review , and Marketplace . Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with global institutions like MIT, Stanford, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences on behavioral operations projects. Active in presenting at leading business schools including Wharton, Kellogg, and INSEAD.

Tolga Aydinliyimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operations Management
• Operations Research
• Quantitative Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tolga Aydinliyim is an Associate Professor of Operations and Decision Analytics at the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. He serves in the Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management and has held significant leadership roles including Coordinator of the Operations and Decision Analytics area since 2020 and previously served as the Management area Coordinator of the Zicklin PhD Program from 2018-2020. He was also the founding coordinator of the OMEGA research seminar series from 2015-2021. His educational background includes a PhD in Operations Research from Case Western Reserve University (2007) and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey (2003). Professor Aydinliyim's research spans several critical areas in operations management with particular focus on the operations-marketing-economics interface, retail operations, revenue management and pricing, closed-loop supply chain management, and capacity allocation in supply chains and healthcare settings. His work addresses practical challenges in sustainable operations, consumer return behaviors, inventory disclosure strategies, and green product design. He approaches these topics through quantitative modeling and empirical analysis, developing frameworks that help organizations optimize their operational decisions while considering market dynamics and consumer behavior. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to premier operations management journals. Recent work focuses on closed-loop supply chains, healthcare capacity allocation during crises, strategic consumer behavior regarding product returns, and the impact of inventory disclosure in online retailing. His research shows a clear progression from foundational work in subcontracting and capacity allocation toward more contemporary issues in sustainable operations, omnichannel retailing, and the intersection of operations with marketing and economics. 2021 M&SOM Meritorious Service Award Multiple Summer Research Support grants from Manufacturing 21 Lundquist College of Business Summer Research Support (multiple years) Center for Sustainable Business Practices Summer Research Award Dean's High Honor List at Middle East Technical University Full Tuition plus Stipend for Top 100 students in Turkey Professor Aydinliyim has secured multiple research grants from PSC-CUNY including projects on healthcare capacity rationing, green product line design, closed-loop supply chains, and omnichannel partnerships for managing product returns. He serves as an Associate Editor for Decision Sciences and OMEGA journals, and has held numerous editorial and conference committee positions including track organizer for major conferences like POMS and DSI. His service extends to reviewing for numerous prestigious journals across operations research and management science. He has established the OMEGA research seminar series which served as an important platform for scholarly exchange in operations management from 2015-2021. His research collaborations span multiple institutions and include partnerships with researchers from various disciplines addressing complex operational challenges in retail, healthcare, and sustainable supply chains.

• Sourcing Strategy
• E-Procurement
• Supply Chain Flexibility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Santosh Mahapatra serves as Professor in the Operations & Information Systems Department at Clarkson University's Reh School of Business, teaching core courses including Quality Management, Logistics Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, and Environmental Supply Chain Management. Education: Ph.D. from Michigan State University Research Focus: His work bridges theoretical operations management with practical sustainability challenges, emphasizing Sourcing Strategy, E-Procurement, Supply Chain Flexibility, Environmental Management, and Remanufacturing. Key contributions address carbon footprint reduction, closed-loop operations, and risk-averse procurement in complex supply networks. Publication Trends: Recent research (2021-2024) reveals intensified focus on environmental sustainability, with significant output on closed-loop supply chains, carbon management, and luxury sector supplier development. His methodology combines empirical data analysis with mathematical modeling to solve real-world operational dilemmas.

Junkai HEمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Remanufacturing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Junkai HE serves as an Assistant Professor in the Operations, Supply Chain and Information Management department at KEDGE Business School and is affiliated with the CESIT research center since September 2024. He earned his PhD in mathematics and computer science from Paris-Saclay University (France) in 2020, following which he conducted postdoctoral research at IRT SystemX and Télécom SudParis. His research specializes in decision making under uncertainty through advanced modeling and algorithm design , with primary applications in supply chain management , remanufacturing , and maintenance optimization . Key methodologies include stochastic programming, multi-objective optimization, and predictive maintenance modeling for complex industrial systems. Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals a consistent trajectory in applying operations research to sustainable industrial practices. His work increasingly focuses on uncertainty integration in disassembly line balancing and remanufacturing systems, while maintaining strong foundations in classical scheduling problems for manufacturing and logistics. Publications predominantly appear in top-tier journals like the International Journal of Production Economics and Computers & Operations Research. He teaches core operations management courses including operations research, production planning, and logistics, demonstrating active educational engagement. His research at CESIT likely involves industry collaborations addressing real-world supply chain challenges, though specific grant details are unmentioned. As a CESIT researcher, he contributes to KEDGE's industrial technology research initiatives, bridging theoretical optimization methods with practical applications in manufacturing and logistics systems. Current work appears oriented toward sustainable supply chain innovations and digital transformation of maintenance practices.

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Product-Service Systems
• Design Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Conny Bakker holds a professorship in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economy at TU Delft's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. Her research focuses on developing design methodologies for circular product-service systems, emphasizing strategies like product lifetime extension, remanufacturing, and recycling. She explores business model innovations enabling these circular strategies. Bakker teaches courses such as Sustainable Design and Strategic & Sustainable Design , contributing to both academic and applied sustainability education. Her work has been recognized with awards including the 2022 Open Education Award for promoting open educational resources. Research collaborations involve interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges, with recent studies addressing bio-based materials' environmental impact and circular economy implementation in automotive industries. Bakker maintains active engagement in academic publishing and graduate education, occupying office 32.B-3-390 at TU Delft.

Anthony D. Ross, Sr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Design
• Supplier Performance
• Logistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anthony D. Ross, Sr. is the Leggett & Platt Missouri Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management and Professor of Management at the Robert J. Trulaske College of Business, University of Missouri. He serves as President-Elect of the Decision Sciences Institute (2024-2027) and has held leadership roles at institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he founded the Supply Chain Management Institute and secured $3M in corporate funding. His expertise bridges academia and industry, focusing on supply chain operations, logistics, and operational efficiency. Research interests include supply chain design, supplier performance evaluation, healthcare operations, staff scheduling, and closed-loop systems. Notable contributions involve integrating technical insights from software engineering into supply chain education and practice. His work emphasizes experiential learning, leading to UWM’s top-tier supply chain program recognition in Gartner rankings. Dr. Ross advises both academic and corporate entities, with consulting experience across 15+ industries. His leadership in industry-academia collaborations and strategic program development underscores his dual focus on theoretical and practical contributions to supply chain management. Past roles include Donald Gordon International Fellow at the University of Cape Town and inaugural holder of Rockwell Automation’s Supply Chain Chair at UWM. His career spans teaching, research, and administrative leadership, reflecting a commitment to advancing supply chain education and innovation.

Jennifer Russellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Circular Economy
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Materials
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Russell is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials , College of Natural Resources and Environment , Virginia Tech. With a Ph.D. in Sustainable Systems from Rochester Institute of Technology (2018) and an MBA from the University of Toronto (2010), she specializes in circular economy systems, material flows, and sustainability strategy. Education: Ph.D. (Rochester Institute of Technology, 2018), MBA (University of Toronto, 2010), B.ES (University of Waterloo). Her research focuses on integrating circular systems into sustainable biomaterials, covering packaging, the built environment, and practices like remanufacturing, repair, and recycling. Recent publications explore blockchain in circular food supply chains, repair policy frameworks, and regenerative material cycling in forestry. Her scientific awards include the 2022 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching Award, 2018 Industry Studies Association Dissertation Award Finalist, and multiple honors from Rochester Institute of Technology. She has secured grants from NSF, NIST, and Swedish Research Council FORMAS for projects on circular economy analytics, polyurethane foam circularity, and repair society development. She co-authored the UNEP International Resource Panel report Re-defining Value – The Manufacturing Revolution and teaches courses like SBIO 1444 – Introduction to Circular Economy and SBIO 2504 – Circular Economy Analytics . Her work emphasizes market transformation strategies, social psychology of sustainable consumption, and applied systems perspectives for solving environmental challenges.

• Production Systems Engineering
• Supply Chain Design and Optimization
• Operational Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexandre Dolgui is the Director of the Department of Automation, Production, and Computer Science (DAPI) at IMT Atlantique, France. A Fellow of IISE and Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate), he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Production Research. His expertise spans production systems, supply chain engineering, and operational research, with over 360 journal articles and 37 books. Education: HDR (University of Technology of Compiègne, 2000), PhD in Cybernetics (Academy of Science of Belarus, 1990) Research focuses on production system design , supply chain resilience , and discrete optimization , addressing challenges in human-robot collaboration, Industry 5.0, and yield uncertainty. His work integrates machine learning with stochastic programming for adaptive manufacturing solutions. Key contributions include constraint programming models for assembly lines, robust optimization frameworks for biorefineries, and digital twin methodologies for supply chain risk management. He has received multiple best paper awards and led international research projects like DREAMS and DISC. Scientific leadership: Board member of IFPR, Senior advisor to Chinese Academy of Sciences, founder of EVI European Virtual Institute