Operations Reseach and Control
Topics and Advisors
| Topic Area | Faculty Advisor(s) |
|---|---|
| Calculus of Variations | C. Larsen, K. Lurie, U. Mosco, M. Sarkis, B.Vernescu, D. Volkov |
| Chemical Reaction Models | P. W. Davis, W. Farr |
| Composite Materials | C. Larsen, K. Lurie, B. Vernescu |
| Fluid Mechanics | M. Humi, D. Tang, S. Weekes |
| Mathematical Biology | R. Lui, D. Tang |
| Mathematical Physics | M. Humi, C. Larsen, D. Volkov |
| Numerical Methods for Differential Equations/Scientific Computation | W. Farr, J. D. Fehribach, M. Humi, M. Sarkis, D. Tang, H. Walker, S. Weekes |
| Optimal Control/Stochastic Control | A. C. Heinricher, D. Vermes |
Some Recent Operations Research MQPs
- Stochastic Modeling of Real Time Queues
- Student: Morgan, Brittany Rose
Advisor: DOYTCHINOV, B. (MA)
This project looked at a simple queuing system with three different due date distributions. For each task generated, a deadline was assigned. The server then served the most urgent task first, for a time-step, then reassessed the most urgent, and continued until all tasks were served. We have numerically simulated the due dates with the exponential, random, and triangular distributions, generated lead time profiles, and have compared the data with theoretical predictions to determine the accuracy of our method. - Mathematical Models of Damage Spread in Networks
- Student: St. Hilaire, Melissa April
Advisor: HEINRICHER, A. C. (MA)
This project describes mathematical models for how damage, measured in lost capacity, can spread through an organization. The model allows a company to simulate damage spread and compare different strategies for allocating repair resources after the initial damage has occurred. This project was completed in collaboration with Lehman Brothers investment firm in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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