Research

My research interests include the design, analysis, and optimization of logistics, manufacturing, health care, and transportation systems using computer simulation and operations research techniques.  I strive to develop new methods and techniques that can be applied within industrial engineering practice.  I do this by identifying and solving problems within these fields that require such techniques as simulation, statistics, probability, optimization, and software development.  These problems are of strategic and fundamental importance and require a long-term perspective for developing viable solutions.

Research Sponsors include: Transportation Research Board, University of Virginia Health Sciences Department of Emergency Management, Defense Logistic Agency, Arkansas Science Technology Authority, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Naval Supply Systems Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Office of Sponsored Research, US Department of Transportation, Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution, and the National Science Foundation.