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Operations research (OR) is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions. It uses mathematical modeling, analysis, and optimization in a holistic approach to improving our knowledge of systems and designing useful, efficient systems. Its applications range from engineering to management, and from industry to the public sector.

Operations research has helped advance the mathematics of optimization, applied probability, and statistics. OR researchers, collaborating with colleagues in related fields, have created innovative methods for pricing goods and services, and for marketing them. They have contributed to improving transportation, developing new financial instruments and auctions, and analyzing biological and medical information, as well as many more areas. In today's complex and interconnected world, the rigorous techniques and methodologies of operations research have become especially important aids to informed decision making.

The Operations Research Center (ORC) coordinates a PhD degree and SM degree in operations research, providing a strong background in OR theory as well as the practical techniques used in building models for a wide variety of applications.  In addition, the ORC, in collaboration with the Sloan School of Management, offers a specialized one-year Master of Business Analytics (MBAn) .

Founded as an interdepartmental program, the Operations Research Center has maintained its interdisciplinary roots. Its faculty comes from nine different departments at MIT, including the Sloan School of Management, five of the engineering departments, the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Economics, and the Department of Urban Studies and Planning.

For more information about the Operations Research Center and its degree programs, visit the website or contact Laura Rose , Room E40-107, 617-253-9303. Request information on the MBAn program via email .

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Operations research is a mathematical science concerned with optimal decision making and the modeling of deterministic and probabilistic systems. Its focus and field of application are interdisciplinary, embracing a broad range of quantitative techniques. Industrial engineering is concerned with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of personnel, material, and equipment. Together, operations research and industrial engineering provide a rational approach to engineering and managerial problem solving through deliberate application of scientific methods.

In practice, operations research and industrial engineering address both the performance objectives and the resource constraints of an organization, working toward the establishment of policies that are most beneficial to the organization as a whole. The function of the operations research analyst or the industrial engineer is to guide decision making by identifying underlying cause-and-effect relationships, developing and proposing courses of action, establishing criteria by which to judge their effectiveness, and evaluating their probable effects.

The program in operations research and industrial engineering is designed to allow students to develop the technical, analytic, and managerial skills necessary to perform these tasks successfully. The graduate program in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

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The Master of Science in Operations Research teaches students how to develop and solve mathematical and computer models of systems using optimization and statistical methods.

This program seeks to train students in the basic techniques and theory of operations research and their applications to real-world problems. Graduates should have developed their analytical skills to attack complex, large-scale optimization problems of both a deterministic and stochastic nature.

Eight 4-semester-hour graduate courses are required for this degree. Previous course work will be evaluated to determine proficiency in certain content areas, and degree plan may be tailored accordingly. In some cases, a student may be required to take an assessment exam to determine content and knowledge proficiency. No course can be used to satisfy both a requirement and an elective. To qualify for degree conferral, a minimum cumulative average of 3.000, equivalent to a grade of B, must be obtained. Some courses listed for this program are offered in the College of Engineering or the College of Computer and Information Science.

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How many fast passes should an amusement park distribute? How can a newspaper vendor balance fixed costs against uncertain demand? Why do you wait “forever” for a bus, only to see two or three arrive at the same time? If you’ve ever thought about these kinds of problems, you’ll like it here. Industrial Engineering & Operations Research combines two disciplines focused on the operation of complex systems. Students learn statistically rooted frameworks to model and solve systems-level engineering problems. Industrial Engineering is about making people and processes safer, more efficient and more effective. Operational researchers use their analytical and creative skills to develop better systems and operational procedures. There’s work in this field across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, communications, transportation, entertainment, finance, military, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

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Our faculty members are globally renowned in their application areas, from semiconductor manufacturing and the design and deregulation of energy markets to supply-chain management, robotics and discrete event simulation. And they’ve made major advancements in the theory of operations research, including algorithm design, integer programming, non-linear programming and stochastic modeling.

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The Master of Science, MS, in Operations Research prepares students for operations research which deals with the application of scientific method to decision making. Its practitioners develop and solve mathematical and computer models of systems using optimization and statistical methods. Operations Research methodologies are being used to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability in all organizations whether in manufacturing, transportation, logistics and supply chains, healthcare, or financial institutions.

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To be eligible for admission to any of the MS degree programs, a prospective student must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or an equivalent field. Students in all master’s degree programs must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of approved course work (exclusive of any preparatory courses) with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.000.

Students can complete a master’s degree by pursuing any of one of the three tracks: course work option, project option, and thesis option.

Students may pursue any program either on a full-time or part-time basis; however, certain restrictions may apply.

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• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering/scientific/quantitative problems.
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• An ability to produce solutions that meet specified end-user needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to recognize the operations research tools/methodologies needed to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability in all organizations whether in manufacturing, transportation, logistics and supply chains, healthcare, or financial institutions.

Over 15 graduate certificates are available to provide students the opportunity to develop a specialization in an area of their choice. Certificates can be taken in addition to or in combination with a master’s degree, or provide a pathway to a master’s degree in Northeastern’s College of Engineering. Master’s programs can also be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate. Students should consult with their faculty advisor regarding these options.

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Students may complete a Master of Science in Operations Research in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership . Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 16-semester-hour curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 32-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 16 hours of advisor-approved operations research technical courses.

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Students may complete a Master of Science in Operations Research in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Business. Students must apply and be admitted to the Galante Engineering Business Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires the applicant to have earned or be in a program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Northeastern University. The integrated 32-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 16 semester hours of the operations research core courses and 16 semester hours from the outlined business-skill curriculum. The coursework, along with participation in co-curricular professional development elements, earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Business .

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Applications of Operational Research in Engineering Sciences and Sustainable Development

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Operational Research, or Operations Research or Management Science, is an interdisciplinary field that applies mathematical and statistical models to solve complex problems and aid decision-making processes. In engineering sciences and sustainable development, OR can be applied in many areas, such as energy, transportation, water resources management, climate change mitigation, waste management, and more.

Therefore, in the last decades, there has been an increase in the application of optimisation methods in the engineering sciences. Mathematical models and algorithms have been used to optimise engineering systems' design, planning and operation, such as transportation, manufacturing, and energy systems. Also, probabilistic models and simulation techniques have been used for many engineering problems involving uncertainty, such as demand variability, weather conditions, and equipment failures. Furthermore, OR methods and techniques have been used in the context of sustainability mainly for:

(a) the optimisation of renewable energy systems to maximise energy output and minimise costs,

(b) the optimisation of transportation networks to reduce carbon emissions and improve transportation efficiency,

(c) the optimisation of water management systems to reduce water consumption and improve water quality,

(d) the optimisation of climate change mitigation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change, and

(e) the optimisation of waste management systems to minimise waste generation and improve waste recycling rates.

The purpose of this collection is to disseminate recent scientific advances on the application of Operational Research in Engineering Sciences and Sustainable Development. This collection aims to collect high-quality, contemporary research articles on the described theme. Also, it aims to provide researchers and practitioners with insights into how OR techniques can be used to improve sustainability and address pressing environmental challenges.

We welcome research articles promoting Operational Research for Engineering Sciences and Sustainable Development, adopting theoretical or empirical approaches. This call of papers encourages the submission of work that examines Operational Research with applications in several engineering areas (e.g. aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical & process engineering, civil, environmental, & architectural engineering, electrical engineering, financial engineering, geosciences, healthcare engineering, industrial & systems engineering, mechanical engineering & MDO, robotics, and transportation & logistics) and sustainability (e.g. climate change mitigation strategies, renewable energy systems, waste management systems) using methodological tools or techniques such as (but not limited to) the following: mathematical optimisation, heuristics, metaheuristics and nature-inspired optimisation algorithms, multiple criteria decision analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, agent-based modelling, big data and business analytics, data envelopment analysis, data mining, decision support systems, fuzzy systems, game theory, machine learning, network design, queuing theory, simulation, and statistics.

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Deadline for complete paper submission: 30 November 2023

Notice of acceptance/rejection: 30 January 2024

Revised paper submission: 15 March 2024

Final decision: 15 May 2024

Expected publication: June 2024

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Papers should be original, unpublished, and not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Submissions should contain substantial contributions to the field.

Before submitting manuscripts, authors are advised to ensure they have conformed to the requirements detailed in the instructions to authors found on the journal homepage. Papers must be submitted at http://www.editorialmanager.com/orij . Authors should select "S.I.: Applications of Operational Research in Engineering Sciences and Sustainable Development" during the submission step ‘Additional Information’. Manuscripts that must be correctly formatted or contain all the required elements may be returned to authors for correction before review.

All inquiries should be sent directly to Assistant Professor Isaak Vryzidis ([email protected]) and cc ALL co-editors, clearly indicating in the subject “Collection in ORIJ OR on Engineering and Sustainable Development”.

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Assistant Professor, University of West Attica, School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Athens, Greece, email: [email protected]

Athanasios Spyridakos

Professor, University of West Attica, School of Administrative, Economics & Social Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Athens, Greece, email: [email protected]

Dimitrios Em. Alexakis

Professor, University of West Attica, School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Athens, Greece, email: [email protected]

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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Industrial engineers solve business problems by taking an economics perspective, applying computer science techniques to analyze data and develop decision support systems, and using psychology to ensure that the human element in the system is well understood and accounted for.

The MS degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research is a 30-credit program. The course-only option consists of 10 courses, while the thesis option requires 7 courses and a 9-credit thesis. Undergraduate students in the UMass Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department can apply for fast-track admission to the MS program through a 5-year BS/MS plan .

In addition to the Graduate School requirements stated in the Graduate School Catalog, all MS students in the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Program are required to take the  six courses as outlined here .

The new field experience concentration allows students to focus on practical application, both inside the classroom through project-heavy courses and far from campus on internships, co-ops or practicum opportunities.

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Students interested in our Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research may also be interested in these other offerings.

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The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. These programs have been developed to meet the needs of individuals with backgrounds in engineering or the mathematical sciences who wish to enhance their knowledge of the theory, development, and use of quantitative models for design, analysis, risk management, and decision-making. This knowledge applies to complex systems in the industrial, service, or public sectors, including energy systems, supply chains, healthcare systems, and financial systems. Students may concentrate on theoretical studies in preparation for doctoral-level research, or on applications of state-of-the-art techniques to real world problems.

Master of Engineering (MEng)

The MEng is a professional, full-time, accelerated professional master's degree program and is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students learn advanced techniques in IEOR and skills that prepare them to lead teams in developing new engineering solutions: skills in managing complex projects, motivating people, and directing financial and operational matters.

Master of Science (MS)

The MS is a full-time technical master's degree program. Students focus on both the theory of IEOR techniques and the application of those techniques. The MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students enrolled in the MS program do not typically continue further into the IEOR PhD program.

Master of Analytics (MAnalytics)

The 11-month in-person Master of Analytics program trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context so that the graduates are not only highly skilled in the latest tools and fluent with working with large data sets, but also are able to raise the right questions to develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The paramount requirement of a doctoral degree is the successful completion of a thesis on a subject within Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Research areas may include but are not limited to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis. Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains, including supply chains, energy systems, healthcare systems, and financial systems.

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ORwE program ranked first for all-time Applied Operations Research contributions

Operations Research involves mathematically modeling physical systems (both naturally occurring and man-made) with a view to determining a course of action for the system to either improve or optimize its functionality. Examples of such systems include: manufacturing systems, chemical processes, socioeconomic systems, mechanical systems (e.g., those that produce and utilize energy and materials), and mining systems.

The ORwE Program allows students to complete an interdisciplinary master’s (non-thesis) or doctoral-level degree by taking courses and conducting research in the following departments and divisions: Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Business, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. Currently, eleven faculty in the departments listed above serve as core faculty in this program.

The past decade has seen an increase in Mines faculty in engineering departments and divisions who use OR techniques in their research and in students with engineering backgrounds with research interests in OR. Specifically, interdisciplinary activity in OR can be found in the Mechanical Engineering Department, the Mining Engineering Department, in the Petroleum Engineering Department, and in the Division of Economics and Business, among others. The OR presence at Mines is ubiquitous, especially in Mines’ focus areas of earth, energy and the environment.

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He was selected as one of 11 winners, and the only one in the United States, for his contributions in industry and his expected contributions to the operations research field in alternative energy systems.

Dr. Baker makes a generous donation to the ORwE program

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Mechanical, Operations & Systems Engineering Program Area

Within their engineering sciences degree, students may choose a concentration in mechanical, operations, and systems engineering (MOSE). The MOSE Program Area provides structure and guidance for this concentration applying the principles of physics, economics, human behavior, and advanced computing to a wide array of domains—from fluid and thermal systems, climate change, energy and infrastructure, to healthcare, cybersecurity and information systems.

MOSE Program Area Lead: Vikrant Vaze

On this page, the student experience, mechanical, operations & systems engineering research, lab spotlight, graduate degrees, undergraduate degrees.

As part of the MOSE Program Area, students receive individualized guidance within a stimulating and accessible intellectual community. We strive to help students develop communication skills and abilities as both collaborators and independent researchers and innovators.

Students are expected to propose a plan of study that supports their interests, potentially including distinctive intellectual paths unconstrained by disciplinary boundaries and enriched by collaborative synergies.

Our graduates are prepared for top positions in either industry or academia, or, with our emphasis on entrepreneurship , to launch a tech startup of their own.

MOSE faculty work to address key challenges with human-centered impact and are leaders in their research fields, which include:

• Cybersecurity and information systems
• Energy infrastructure
• Engineered systems for extreme and changing environments
• Fluid mechanics and thermal systems
• Operations analysis and management
• Systems modeling and optimization

DARPA Cybersecurity Research Grant

Professor Peter Chin will lead a four-year $4 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of its Cyber Agents for Security Testing and Learning Environments program.

Students in the MOSE Program Area need not limit their academic interests. Many students and faculty move comfortably between traditional disciplines, working at the intersection of MOSE and biomedical, biochemical, electrical and computer, and materials engineering.

Our flexible curriculum allows for a wide range of academic paths which students develop with guidance from their advisor to meet individual needs.

Students interested in obtaining a PhD, MS, or MEng focused on MOSE are encouraged to contact faculty lead Vikrant Vaze or other individual faculty in their areas of interest. Applicants are also invited to visit campus and meet with engineering students and faculty.

Students interested in the AB/BE, or Partner School Dual-Degree program with a focus on MOSE are encouraged to contact Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Doug Van Citters . Applicants are also invited to visit campus and meet with engineering students and faculty.

Partner School DUAL DEGREE

Many of the systems we are building, the human user and social aspects of those systems are really critical. Being able to incorporate the human as part of the engineering system will be even more important as we move ahead.

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ENME741: Operations Research Models in Engineering

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 Course Announcement Fall 2024: Operations Research Models in Engineering (ENME 741/ENRE 648E)

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• Post date April 19, 2024

A survey of the fundamentals of operations research models and methods in engineering including: optimization using linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer programming, as well as equilibrium/game theory via mixed complementarity problems. Examples of specialized course items include: specifics of optimizing power and gas networks, discussion of other network optimization problems, resource-constrained problems, two-level optimization as an example of mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) programming problems as well as algorithms to solve the above types of problems.

This class will be offered on Tuesdays from 9:30am-12:00 noon with online sessions as well. The ENME 741 course website:

  http://stevenagabriel.umd.edu/Teaching/enme741/index.html .

Max Shen and JD.com team win 2024 INFORMS Prize

INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, has awarded JD.com, a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core, the prestigious 2024 INFORMS Prize for its outstanding use of operations research (O.R.) and analytics to enhance its supply chain efficiency. Leading this effort is Berkeley IEOR Professor Emeritus Max Shen, who serves as Supply Chain Chief Scientist for JD.com. 

Under Shen's guidance, JD.com has developed an expansive logistics infrastructure, optimizing delivery routes and inventory management.  As a result, JD.com has realized remarkable outcomes, including a 30-day inventory turnover and same-day or next-day delivery for 95% of self-operated orders.

The 2024 INFORMS Prize marks a notable achievement, placing JD.com alongside past recipients such as Walmart and Amazon. This recognition follows JD.com's status as a finalist for the Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Operations Research and the Management Sciences in 2023.

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Asme fellow, uno professor uttam chakravarty named asme fellow.

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University of New Orleans mechanical engineering professor Uttam Chakravarty has been elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

University of New Orleans mechanical engineering professor Uttam Chakravarty has been selected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The Fellow grade of membership recognizes exceptional engineering achievements, contributions to the engineering profession, and to ASME.

Chakravarty is one of only 3,365 members selected as a Fellow out of ASME’s 70,680 members. A Fellow must be nominated and is then selected by a committee of past ASME presidents.

Chakravarty joined UNO in 2012 and is a campus advisor for UNO’s student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

While at UNO, Chakravarty has been recognized for his outstanding research and scholarship, including earning an Early Career Creativity, Research, and Scholarship Award from the University in 2017.

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