“Working with PhD students is one of the best parts of my job. My students’ accomplishments and achievements never cease to amaze me, and it is such a pleasure to get to watch their careers unfold after they graduate.“
Current Doctoral Students
Junhong Guo
M.E. Applied Operations Research, Cornell University, 2017
B.S. Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Zhejiang University, 2015
Adam VanDeusen
M.P.H. Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale University, 2013
B.S.E. Industrial & Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2010
Past Doctoral Students
Karmel Shehadeh
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2019
M.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Health Systems, State University of New York at Binghamton, Dec 2014
B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jan 2013
Donald Richardson
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2019
M.S. Industrial Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2016
B.S. Mathematics, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2014
Young-Chae Hong
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2017
M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011
M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, 2007
B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, 2002
Last Known Position: Data Scientist at Ford Motor Company
Links: LinkedIn
Brian Lemay
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2017
M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2009
B.S. Operations Research, United States Air Force Academy, 2005
Dissertation: Addressing Challenges in Healthcare Provider Scheduling
Last Known Position: Analyses, Assessments, and Lessons Learned Division Chief at Air Force Special Operations Command
Links: LinkedIn
Jeremy Castaing
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2017
M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2015
B.S. Applied Mathematics, Ecole Polytechnique, 2011
Dissertation: Scheduling Under Uncertainty: Applications to Aviation, Healthcare and Aerospace
Last Known Position: Applied Research Manager – Transportation Optimization at LLamasoft, Inc.
Links: LinkedIn
Yuhui Shi
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2016
M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2013
B.S. Management Science, Fudan University, 2011
Dissertation: Optimization Models and Algorithms for Prototype Vehicle Test Scheduling
Last Known Position: Operations Research Scientist at Facebook
Links: LinkedIn
Kathryn Schumacher
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2014
M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009
Dissertation: Optimization Algorithms for Power Grid Planning and Operational Problems
Last Known Position: Senior Researcher at General Motors R&D
Links: LinkedIn
Sara Spangelo
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, 2013
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, 2010
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba, 2008
Dissertation: Modeling and Optimizing Space Networks for Improved Communication Capacity
Last Known Position: CEO and Co-Founder, Swarm Technologies
Links: LinkedIn
Lindsey McCarty
Ph.D. Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2012
M.S. Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2008
B.S. Mathematics, Cedarville University, 2006
Dissertation: Preemptive Rerouting of Airline Passengers under Uncertain Delays
Last Known Position: Director of Institutional Research at Cedarville University
Links: LinkedIn
Marcial Lapp
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2012
MBA, Ross School of Business, 2012
M.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2009
M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 2005
Dissertation: Methods for Improving Robustness and Recovery in Aviation Planning
Last Known Position: Managing Director, Revenue Management Development at American Airlines
Links: LinkedIn
Richard Chen
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2010
M.S. Industrial Engineering and Operations, University of California Berkeley, 1999
B.S. Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of California Berkeley, 1995
Last Known Position: Operations Research Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories
Links: LinkedIn
Ada Barlatt
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2009
M.S.E. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rutgers University, 2004
Dissertation: Models and Algorithms for Workforce Allocation and Utilization
Last Known Position: Senior Digital Collaboration Consultant: Trainer, Technology & Operations Consultant at OperationsAlly
Links: LinkedIn
Shervin Ahmad Beygi
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
M.S.E. Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1998
B.S. Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1996
Dissertation: Airline Planning under Uncertainty
Last Known Position: Data Scientist at Boeing
Links: LinkedIn
Sarah Root
Ph.D. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
Last Known Position: Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University
Links: LinkedIn
Selin Kurnaz
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
M.S.E. in Industrial Engineering, University of Michigan, 2004
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University, Ann Arbor, MI, 2003
B.S.E. Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, 2001
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University, 2000
Last Known Position: Co-Founder and CEO at Massive Bio
Links: LinkedIn