Current faculty expertise in the Operations Research Division support research in the following areas:

Mathematical Programming and Optimization (including linear, nonlinear, network, discrete, combinatorial, multi-objective programming, scheduling, and project, program and campaign planning)

Stochastic Operations Research (including applied stochastic processes, reliability theory, queuing models, and stochastic optimization)

Simulation (including input modeling, output analysis, variance reduction, and high-level architecture)

Applied Statistics (including response surface methodology, statistically designed experiments, statistical quality control, and multivariate statistics)

Decision Analysis (including multi-criteria decision-making, value focused thinking, and multi-attribute utility theory)

These areas are subject to change based on the composition of the Operations Research faculty. Students considering a program in Operations Research should consult the Department regarding their general research interests before making decisions regarding their program. It is imperative (particularly for Ph.D. students) that the research interest is well supported to ensure timely completion of the degree.

Synergism with Air Force and other DOD organizations leading to sponsored, cooperative research efforts is encouraged. Such cooperative efforts lead to research results that are directly related to ongoing activities in the military operations research community. Cooperative research with external sponsoring agencies may also lead toward subsequent assignment at the sponsoring office upon the candidate's degree completion.

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