Master of Science in Operations Research (MSc)
Thesis Titles

Aksakalli, Vural., Heuristic Methods for Gang-Rip Saw Arbor Design and Scheduling, Oct 1999. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Alexander, Kristy Laurelle., An Industrial Application of Time Series Forcasting of Lumber Demand, Apr 2003. Chair: R. Handfield.

Allouba, Hassan A., The Transient Solution of Markov Chains Randomization Versus DASSL, May 1990. Chair: W. J. Stewart.

Arney, Kristin, Global Sensor Management: Allocation of Military Surveillance Assets, May 2008.  Chair: T. J. Hodgson.

Asgharzadeh Talebi, Zohreh., Exact and Heuristic Methods for solving the View-Selection Problem for Aggregate Queries, May 2006.  Chair: R. Chirkova and Y. Fathi.

Bansal, Amogh., Design of a Public Logistics Network, May 2004, Chair: M. G. Kay

Baxter, Elizabeth I., SLAM II Simulation of a Software Development Process, Aug 1993. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Beattie, Matthew J., A Linear Programming Approach to the Fiber Optic Cable Construction Problem, Aug 1990. Chair: S.-C. Fang and E. L. Peterson.

Biehn, Neil David., Approximating the Reward Function in Dynamic Programming with an Application to Electrical Power Systems, Oct 1997. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Blanco, Joseph M., Hybrid Push/Pull Production Control for Serial Multistage Systems, Dec 1991. Chair: T. J. Hodgson.

Brookman, Amy., Programs and Experiments with the tool switching problem, Apr 1997. Chair:  Y. Fathi.

Brown, Evelyn C., A Model for Selecting the Optimal Number and Location of Uncapacitated Flue-cured Tobacco Markets, May 1992. Chair: Y. Fathi and R. Sowell.

Bryksina, Elena., Strategic Safety Stock Placement Under Uncertainty, Nov 2005.  Chair: R. Handfield.

Chappell, Alan R., Robust Design of Process Parameters, August 1990. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Chen, Yen-hung, Statistical Analysis of Weaving Simulation Model, Dec 1994. Chair: J. R. Wilson and S.-C. Fang.

Cox, Jr., Alan R., Predicting Helicopter Faults by Analyzing the Stability of Vibration Time Series, Jul 2005.  Chair:  T. Hodgson.

Dauler, Jeffrey Carl, A Comparison of Heuristics for a School Bus Scheduling Problem, Dec 1986. Chair: H. L. W. Nuttle.

Davenport, Catherine Elizabeth., Optimization in Job Shop Scheduling Using Alternative Routes, Dec 2002. Chair: R. King

Dewald, Scott Davis., Simulation of an Assembly Line Using SLX, Jun 1998.  Chair: S. Roberts.

Dillery, Darryl Scott, On the Optimal Partitioning of a Seasonal Distribution, May 1985. Chair: H. Devine and S. E. Elmaghraby.

El-Khouri, Hadi B., Expansion of a Testing Facility: A Simulation Approach, Dec 1986. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Facciolo, C. Jean W., The Linear Two-Hoist Scheduling Problem, Dec 1986. Chair: H. L. W. Nuttle.

Follas, Mary A., Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Nonlinear Function Optimization, Dec 1987. Chair: T. W. Reiland.

Gad, Tawfik Ali, Lot Sizing Models for JIT Systems, Aug 1989. Chair: J. Trevino and N. Bengston.

Gao, Jing, Sales Forecast Accuracy Analysis in Retailer Management, May 2006. Chair: R. Handfield.

Gocmen, Aysegul, Analysis and Control of Multiprocessor Computing Systems, Dec 1991. Chair: I. Viniotis.

Gomez, Ricardo Jose, Simulation Model and Analysis of a Miniload System, May 1988. Chair: N. M. Bengston.

Guarisma, Pavel E., An Implementation of the EM Algorithm for Fitting Phase-Type Distributions, Aug 1997. Chair: H. Damerdji.

Gupta, Rakesh K., Computer Queueing Simulation and Productivity of Machine Systems, May 1992. Chair: Y. Fathi, N. M. Bengston, and A. E. Hassan.

Hu, Cheng-Feng, Experiments on the Dual Perturbation Approach to Linear Programming, Jun 1995. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Hurchella, David A., An Optimal Algorithm for Solving the Pick-Up and Delivery Problem with Time Windows, Dec 1991. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Johnson, Jeryl Walter, Economic Manufacturing Quantity with Inspection for Processes Under the Influence of Learning, Aug 1986. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Karimi, Sahar, Algorithms for Solving the Crosscutting Problem in a Wood Processing Mill , May 2006.  Chair:  Y. Fathi.

Koffa, Lawrence D., Algorithmic Methods for Solving Posynomial Equations, May 1991. Chair: E. L. Peterson.

Koshute, Phillip, A Model and Optimal Schedule Design for a Fixed Bus Route., Apr 2007.  Chair:  X. Chao.

Kuhl, Michael E., (Comajor with Industrial Engineering) Estimation and Simulation of Nonhomogeneous Poisson Processes having Multiple Periodicities, Dec 1994. Cochairs: J. R. Wilson and H. Damerdji.

Kulkarni, Girish., A Tabu Search Algorithm for the Steiner Tree Problem., Aug 2002. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Lada, Emily Kate., A Wavelet- Based Procedure for Process Fault Detection., Mar 2000 Chair: J.-C. Lu

Liebsch, Cindy Marie., ( Co-Major: Industrial Engineering) Simulation Input Modeling in the Absence of Data., Jun 2003. Chair: D. Kaber & S. Roberts

Lightner, Constance., Analysis of Linear Programming Models Applied to an Emergency Vehicle Location Problem ., May 1997. Chair: D. Kaber & S. Roberts

Luh, Hsing Paul, A Finite Method of Feasible Directions for Solving Linear Programming Problems: Theory and Computational Results, Dec 1988. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Marin, Geoffrey., Apr 1997.  Chairs:  Y. Fathi and H. Uyttenhov.

Martin, Claude Robert., Quick Response Inventory Management Systems in an Uncertain Environment., Dec 1997. Chair: R. E. King and T. Hodgson.

Mathews, Reena. Simple Strategies to Improve Data Warehouse Performance., May 2004, Chair: R. B. Handfield.

McClusky, Douglas. Ad-hoc Wireless Routing for Wildlife Tracking with Environmental Power Constraint, Nov 2006.  Chair:  K. Ito.

Moustou, Eleni, Nonlinear Function Optimization Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm, May 1991. Chair: T. W. Reiland.

Morgan, Shona., Verification of Comparative Analysis for Placed/Non-Placed Forecasts and Completion of Writeup, Jun 1998. Chair: T. Hodgson.

Murray, Talisa M., Examining Intervention Schemes through Simulation Modeling to Improve Access to Colorectal Cancer Care, Dec 2004.  Chair:  S. Roberts.

Nagarajan, Rajesh P., An Industrial Application of the 2- Dimensional Finite Bin Packing Problem., Nov 2002., Chair: R. B. Handfield

Namboodiri, Janardanan, Parallel Algorithms in Dynamic Programming, May 1987. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Oruganti, Sai Swaroop, Performance of Robust Active Queue Management Schemes and Window Adaptation Schemes in IP Network., Dec 2003. Chair: M. Devetsikiotis

Pinnow, Amy., Scheduling on Identical Parallel Machines to Minimize Maximum Latenes, Jun 1999. Chair: R. E. King.

Putrus, Hilal Y., Heuristic Techniques for Sojourn Times in Serial Queueing Networks, Dec 1987. Chair: R. E. King.

Racz, Melanie Beth., The Effect of Cross-Training and Scheduling in an Inbound Call Center Using Simulation., May 2004., Chair: S. Roberts & X. Chao.

Radhakrishnan, Alamelu., Evolutionary Algorithms for Multiobjective Optimization with Applications in Portfolio Optimization., Apr 2007., Chair:  N. Medhin.

Rawlick, Steven J., Production Scheduling of Sequenced Tapes for Printed Circuit Pack Assembly, Dec 1987. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Robin, Frederic, A Heuristic Algorithm for the Bale Assignment Problem, Dec 1993. Chair: M. W. Suh and S.-C. Fang.

Rudolph, Adam, An Algorithm for Determining the Optimal Resource Allocation in Stochastic Activity Networks, Mar 2008.  Chair:  S. E. Elmaghraby.

Schellenberger, Keith W., Scheduling N Jobs on M Machines with Sequence Dependent Setup Times, May 1993. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Schuewer, Ulrich., Fuzzy Sets and Modeling of Investment Decision-Making, May 1999. Chair: S. -C. Fang.

Scurtu, Mircea, An Empirical Study of Spatial Economic Equilibria via Geometric Programming, Dec 1986. Chair: E. L. Peterson.

Shapiro, Gerald W., Multiple Criteria Optimization of the Assignment Problem, May 1986. Chair: H. L. W. Nuttle.

Sheu, Ruey-Lin, Insights into Interior Point Methods, May 1991. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Simmons, Eva K., Use of Synthetic Voice in Augmentative Communication in the Needs of the Handicapped, Aug 1991. Chair: R. D. Rodman and H. G. Perros.

Stanfield, Paul M., Stochastic Scheduling in a Remanufacturing Environment, May 1993. Chair: R. E. King.

Stringer, Forrest., Robust Confidence Interval Estimation for Neural Network Decision Surfaces, Jun 1998. Chair: S. -C. Fang.

Thoney, Kristin., The Two-Machine Stochastic Flowshop Sequencing Problem, Apr 1997. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Ukwu, Chukwunenye., Dynamics of Path-Following Trajectories for Linear Programming, Aug 1997. Chair: S. -C. Fang.

Vogtmann, Russell S., Project Bidding Under Chance Time Estimates, May 1987. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Wang, Meng., Development of Digital Signal Processing and Statistical Classification Methods for Distinguishing Nasal Consonants., Aug 2003., Chair: D. Mcallister.

Woodson, Kim Yvette., A Heuristic Procedure for the Tool Switching Problem., Aug 1997. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Yazdi, Ali Tafazzoli, A Comparison of Screening Methods for Colorectal Cancer, Nov 2004.  Chair:  S. Roberts.

Zhang, Tianmin, A Linear Programming Formulation and User-Friendly Computer Interface for the Furniture Manufacturing Analysis, May 1991. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Zhang, Zhe, An Application of Linear Optimization in Anaglyph Stereo Image Rendering, Mar 2006.  Chair:  Dr. D. F. McAllister.

Ziade, Ramzi M., A Mixed Integer Linear Program to Schedule Production in a Multipurpose Specialty Chemicals Plant, May 1988. Chair: Y. Fathi and R. M. Felder.