Dr. Jeffery D. Weir, Adjunct Professor, Department of Operational Sciences
MS Thesis Advised
THESIS ADVISOR
Mr. Austin M. Klaus, Process Design and Economics for the Production of Algal Biomass: Algal Biomass Production in Closed Bioreactor Systems and Processing Through Dewatering for Downstream Conversion, Mar 2017
MAJ Justin J. Dwyer, Analysis of Military Entry Control Point Queueing, Mar 2016
Capt Jacob D. Maywald, Reducing Airlift Inefficiency Through Aircraft Selection Modeling, Mar 2016
1Lt K=James M. Park, Optimizing Forecasting Methods For Intermittent USTRANSCOM Railcar Demands, Mar 2016
MSgt Cassidy L. Wilson, Increased Capacity Utilizing Aggregation and Consolidation of Contingency Cargo, Mar 2016
Capt Mustafa Acar, Optimization of Turkish Air Force SAR Units’ Forward Deployment Points for a Central Based SAR Force Structure, Mar 15
Maj Michael Mariotti, C-5M Fuel Efficiency Through MFOQA Data Analysis, Mar 15
1Lt Ugur Erdemir, Optimizing Flight Schedules by an Automated Decision Support System, Mar 14
MAJ Charles Flores, A Proper Splitting Theater Distribution Model for Improving Force Flow Analysis, Mar 14
2Lt Emily Power, A Heuristic Approach to the Theater Distribution Problem, Mar 14
2Lt Jonathan White, Enhanced Vehicle Beddown Approximations for the Improved Theater Distribution Model, Mar 14
Mr. Benjamin Clapp, Vehicle Minimization for the Multimodal Pickup and Delivery Problem with Time Windows, Mar 13
2Lt Micah Hafich, A Mixed Integer Programming Model for Improving Theater Distribution Force Flow Analysis, Mar 13
Capt Taylor Leonard, Operational Planning of Channel Airlift Missions Using Forecasted Demand, Mar 13
Maj Ahmet Ozdemir, Evaluating Courses of Actions at the Strategic Planning Level, Mar 13
1Lt Ahmet Bengoz, Using VFT as a Constraint for Goal Programming Models: A Case Study for Turkish Air Force Flying Hour Program, Mar 12
1Lt Emel Bengoz, Value Focused Thinking in Developing Aerobatic Aircraft Selection Model for Turkish Air Force, Mar 12
Capt Jaebum Kim, Decision Analysis Using Value-Focused Thinking for Retention of Long-Term Officers in the Korean Army, Mar 12
1Lt Nurdinc Senay, The Strategic Level Optimization of Air to Ground Missiles for Turkish Air Force Decision Support System, Mar 12
MSgt Jason Larimore, Tanker Fuel Consolidation: Effects of Higher Fidelity Modeling on a Resilient Plan, Mar 12
Capt Mark Degenhardt, Metric Development for Continuous Process Improvement, Mar 11
1Lt Mehmet Durkan, Multi Objective Decision Analysis for Assignment Problems, Mar 11
Maj Gardner Joyner, Measure of Effectiveness for JSTARS Ground Moving Target Indicator: A Value Focused Thinking Approach, Mar 11
1Lt Cem Malyemez, Multi Criteria Decision Support Model for the Turkish Air Force Personnel Course/Education Planning System, Mar 11
Capt James Pruitt, Decision Analysis and Validation of Value Focused Thinking Decision Models Using Multivariate Analysis Techniques, Mar 11
Capt James Springston, Determining the Value of Future Information, Mar 11
Capt Greg Jeong, A Multi-Objective Approach to a Bipartite Assignment Matching Problem Using Weighted Values from Multiple Constraints, Mar 10 (Military Operations Research Society Best Thesis Award)
Capt Michael Cote, Screening and Sufficiency in Multiobjective Decision Problems with Large Alternative Sets, Mar 10
Capt Christopher Richards, Creating Multi-Objective Value Functions from Non-Independent Values, Mar 09
Mary Sanders, Risk Profiles and Rank Sensitivity Applied to Alternatives in the Selection of a Course of Action in Stability Operations, Mar 09
Capt Frankie Woods, A Cost Assessment of the Dayton Public Schools Vehicle Routing Problem, Mar 09
Capt Michael McCourt, A Decision Model for Selecting Energy Efficient Technologies for Low-Sloping Roof Tops Using Value-Focused Thinking, Mar 07
Capt Mostyn Kellner, A Decision Model for Choosing Among Photovoltaic Technologies to Generate Electricity at Grid-Connected Air Force Facilities: A Value-Focused Approach, Mar 06 (ENV)
Capt Christopher Bulson, Using Value-Focused Thinking to Evaluate the Practicality of Porous Pavement Parking Areas on Air Force Installations, Mar 06 (ENV)
Capt Jimmy Jeoun, Using Value-Focused Thinking to Evaluate the Practicality of Ground-Source Heat Pumps at Military Installations, Mar 05 (ENV)
Capt Steven Anderson and Capt Alfred Martz, Analysis of USAF F-16 Basing Alternatives on the Korean Peninsula, Mar 05
Capt Young-ho Cha, Optimization Model for Base-Level Delivery Routes and Crew Scheduling, Mar 05
SMSgt Michael Dawson, Minimizing Security Forces Response Times Through the Use of Facility Location Methodologies,Mar 05
Capt Wesley Eagle, Capturing Logistics Readiness Center knowledge, Mar 05
Capt Gregory Mayer, Modeling Science Technology Selection Using Value Focused Thinking, Mar 04 (ENV)
Capt Gregory Schanding, A Value Focused Thinking Model for the Development and Selection of Energy Source Alternatives at Military Installations, Mar 04 (ENV)
Capt James Peoples, A Value Focused Thinking Approach to Evaluation of Alternatives for Border Security Air Operations, Mar 04 (ENV)
Capt Sang-ho Moon, Decision Analysis with Value Focused Thinking as a Methodology to Assess Air Force Officer Retention Alternatives, Mar 04
GRADUATE RESEARCH PAPER (GRP) ADVISOR
Maj David T. Bredesen, More With Less: Increasing the Strategic Airlift Fleet Capability Through Optimized Planning Factors, Jun 2017
Maj Jeffrey M. Dierdorf, Airlift at Risk: Modeling Operations in a European Contested, Denied, Operationally Limited Environment, Jun 2017
Maj Nicholas Conklin, AMLO Promotion: Perception and Reality, Jun 2016
Maj John Habbestad, 463L Pallet Compatibility Implications for Warfighting Capacity in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, Jun 2016
Maj Taylor Johnston, Optimizing the Continental United States Air Refueling Infrastructure, Jun 2016
Maj Hugh Sponseller, Over the Pole: A Fuel Efficiency Analysis of Employing Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for Polar Route Utilization, Jun 14
Maj Royce Lippert, Investigating Disruptions to Channel Missions - What's the Breaking Point?, Jun 14
Maj Kevin Campanile, Determining the Optimal C-130 Deployed Crew Ratio, Jun 14
Maj James Siville, The Air Mobility En Route System: A Paradigm Shift?, Jun 13
Maj Adam Simoncic, Aircraft Block Speed Calculations for JOSAC/USTRANSCOM Aircraft Using Linear Regression, Jun 13
Maj John Isaaco, Cost Avoidance Techniques for RC-135 Program Flying Training, Jun 13
Maj Joel Eppley, Optimizing Aircraft Utilization for Retrograde Operations, Jun 12
Maj Daniel DeYoung, Time Series Forecasting of Airlift Sustainment Cargo Demand, Jun 12
Maj Peter Lueck, Creating Cost and Capabilities Analysis Tool for Decision Based Making Within Strategic Airlift, Jun 12
Maj Craig Lindstrom, Examining the Value of Advanced Notification of Cargo Generation for Scheduling Channel Airlift Missions, Jun 12
Maj Philip Lynch, Hybrid Airships: Intratheater Operations Cost-Benefit Analysis, Jun 11
Maj Todd Markwart, A Study in Sea-Air Intermodal Port Selection: Strategic Decision Making for United States Southern Command, Jun 11
Maj Aaron Larose, Utilization of Decision Analysis for Service Member Retirement Options, Jun 11
Capt James Duke, Decision Analysis Using Value-Focused Thinking to Select Renewable Energy Sources, Mar 04