Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research (PhD)
Dissertation Titles (by year)

Wu, Xinmin, (Q,r) Inventory Policies under Uncertain Supply Chain Environment, Mar 2008.  Chair:  R. Handfield.

Zhang, Qing, Microdata Privacy Protection Through Permutation-based Approaches, Mar 2008.  Chair:  T. Yu.

Choe, Dongkyoung, Digital Signal Design for Fault Detection in Linear Continuous Dynamical Systems, Apr 2007.  Chair:  S. Campbell.

Zhang, Wei, Bivariate Cubic L1 Splines and Applications., Mar 2007.  Chair:  S. -C. Fang.

Hong, Chung-Chien, Nonlinear Programming and Optimal Control Approach for the Study of Social Networks., Feb 2007.  Chair:  N. Medhin.

Lin, Chuan, Heavy Traffic and Markov Modulated Models for Wireless Queuing System and Numerical Methods for Associated Resource Allocation Problem., Dec 2006.  Chair:  R. Buche.

Zhong, Jie, A Price Trajectory Algorithm for Solving Iterative Auction Problems., Nov 2006.  Chair: P. Wurman.

Bush, Brett Alan, Analysis of Fuel Consumption for an Aircraft Deployment with Multiple Aerial Refuelings., May 2006.  Chair:  T. J. Hodgson.

Engelsone, Anna, Direct Transcription Methods in Optimal Control:  Theory and Practice., Apr 2006.  Chair:  S. Campbell.

Zhou, Xiang., Joint Optimization in Supply Chain., Apr 2006.  Chair:  X. Chou.

Kulkarni, Girish, Exact and Heuristic Algorithms for the Q-Mode Problem., May 2005.  Chair:  Y. Fathi.

Wang, Yong, Theory and Algorithms for Shape-Preserving Bivariate Cubic L1 Splines., Mar 2005.  Chair:  S. -C. Fang.

Cai, Gangshu, Flexible Decision-Making in Sequential Auctions., Feb 2005.  Chair:  P. Wurman.

Finkel, Daniel Edwin, Global Optimization with the Direct Algorithm., Dec 2004. Chair:  C. T. Kelley.

Ninan, Bobby M., Resource Pricing for Connection-Oriented Networks., Nov 2004. Chair: M. Devetsikiotis.

Lea, Djuana, Soft Computing Approaches to Routing and Wavelength Assignment in Wavelength-Routed Optical Networks., Oct 2004.  Chair:  S.-C. Fang.

Peng, Bin., Convergence, Rank Reduction and Bounds for the Stationary Analysis of Markov Chains., Oct 2004. Chair: W. J. Stewart.

Chan, S.-Y. Edna, Metaheuristics for Solving the Dial-a-Ride Problem., Aug 2004.  Chair:  J. W. Baugh, Jr.

Alnowibet, Khalid Abdulaziz, Nonstationary Erlang Loss Queues and Networks., Mar 2004.  Chair:  H. Perros.

Dai, Yue, Game Theoretic Approach to Supply Chain Management., Mar 2003.  Chair:  S.-C. Fang, Co-Chairs:  H. L. W. Nuttle & X. Chao.

Lada, Emily Kate, A Wavelet-Based Procedure for Steady-State Simulation Output Analysis., Mar 2003.  Chair:  J. R. Wilson.

Wang, Shunmin., Interval Computations for Fuzzy Relational Equations and Cooperative Game Theory.,Dec 2002. Chair: S.-C. Fang & H. L. W. Nuttle.

Cheng, Hao, Theory and Algorithms for Cubic L1 Splines., Oct 2002.  Chairs:  S.-C. Fang & H. L. W. Nuttle.

Xin, Yufeng., Topology Design of Large-Scale Optical Networks., Aug 2002. Chair: G. N. Rouskas & H. G. Perros.

Melendez, Barbra Sue., On Scheduling Delivery in a Military Deployment Scenario., Apr 2002.  Chair:  K. A. Thoney & T. J. Hodgson.

Barge, II, Walter S, Autonomous Solution Methods for Large-Scale Markov Chains., Mar 2002.  Chair:  W. J. Stewart.

Langville, Amy N, Preconditioning for Stochastic Automata Networks., Mar 2002.  Chair:  W. J. Stewart.

Karnoub, Razek E, An Exact Bidirectional Approach to the Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem., Dec 2001.  Chair:  S. E. Elmaghraby

Morgan, Shona D., Cluster Analysis in Electronics Manufacturing,  May 2001.  Chair:  Y. Fathi.

Xing, Jie., Commitment-Based Interoperation for E-Commerce.,May 2001. Chair: M. P. Singh.

Zouaoui, Faker., Accounting for Input Uncertainiy in Discrete- Event Simulation., May 2001. Chair: J. R. Wilson.

Chen, Shyh-Huei, Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities., Apr 2001.  Chairs:  S.-C. Fang & H. L. W. Nuttle.

Horton, Kirk Gerritt,  Fault Detection and Model Identification in Linear Dynamical Systems., Mar 2001.  Chair:  S. Campbell.

Biehn, Neil David, Implicit Runge-Kutta Methods for Stiff and Constrained Optimal Control Problems., Feb 2001.  Chair:  S. Campbell.

Medaglia, Andres L., Simulation Optimization Using Soft Computing., Dec 2000.  Chair:  S.-C. Fang & H. L. W. Nuttle.

Barnette, Kim Woodson., The Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem with Tool Switches, May 2000. Chair: Y. Fathi.

Lightner, Constance, A Fuzzy Logic Approach to Buffer Control in ATM Networks. Apr 2000. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Agrawal, Mani Kant, Diffusion Activity Networks., Sep 1999.  Chair:  S.E. Elmaghraby.

Hung, Ta-Wei, A New Approach to Fuzzy System Identification, May 1999. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Yao, Ming-Jong, The Economic Lot Scheduling Problem with Extension to Multiple Resource Constraints., May 1999. Chair: S. Elmaghraby.

Chiu, Nan-Chieh, Sequencing Parallel Machining Process by Soft Computing Techniques, Dec 1998. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Hu, Cheng-Feng, Solving Systems of Fuzzy Inequalities., Dec 1997. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Klein, Charles F., Jr., Optimal Control of Markovian Systems with Applications to Queueing Systems., Dec 1997. Chair: W. A. Gruver.

Chen, Yen-Hung, Neural Network Technology for Solving Convex Programming Problems and Its Application, May 1997. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Wu, Peitsang , Neural Networks and Fuzzy Control with Applications to Textile Manufacturing and Management, Mar 1997. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Manyem, Prabhu, Routing Problems in Multicast Networks, Sep 1996. Chair: M. Stallmann.

Kraus, Mark E., A Generalized Path-Following Approach to Solving Semi-Infinite Linear Programming Problems, May 1995. Cochairs: S.-C. Fang and E. L. Peterson.

Natu, Madan G., Network Loading and Connection Problems., June 1995. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Rhee, Young, Analysis of an Open Tandem Queueing Network with Population Constraint and Constant Service Times., March 1995. Chair: H. G. Perros.

Messner, Michael Jay, Application of Decision Analysis to a Superfund Remedial Investigation., December 1994. Chair: H. J. Gold.

Mishra, Shankaranand, Tandem Queues with General Blocking: A Maximum Entropy Optimization Approach., December 1994. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Luh, Hsing Paul, Optimal Control Policies for Queueing Networks with Heterogeneous Servers., May 1992. Cochairs: S.-C. Fang and I. Viniotis.

Sheu, Ruey-Lin, Contributions to the Generalized Path-Following Approach to Solving Linear Programming Problems., August 1992. Cochairs: S.-C. Fang and E. L. Peterson.

Awni, Ali H., The Tool Switching Problem., August 1991. Cochairs: Y. Fathi and H. L. W. Nuttle.

Kafeety, Halim D., A General Framework for Aggregation/Disaggregation Methods for Large Markov Chains., Dec 1991. Chair: W. J. Stewart.

Michael, David J., The Optimal Representation of Activity Networks as Directed Acyclic Graphs., May 1991. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Al-Jazzaf, Mahdy I., Multiplier Methods with Partial Elimination of Constraints for Nonlinear Programming., August 1990. Chair: J. C. Dunn.

Jan, Gwo-Ming, A New Variant of the Primal Affine Scaling Algorithm for Linear Programming., December 1990. Chair: S.-C. Fang.

Choi, Munkee, Multiclass Queueing Networks with Finite Buffers., May 1989. Chair: W. J. Stewart.

Cruz, Jose J., Perturbation Analysis and Design of Queues., May 1989. Chair: S. Stidham.

Ferrell, William G., System Dynamics in Quality Assurance., May 1989. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Jun, Kyung-Pyo, Approximate Analysis of Open Queueing Networks with Blocking., Aug 1988. Chair: H. G. Perros.

Seyedghasemipour, Seyedjavad, Petroleum Resource Assessment in a Partially Explored Region with a Sequential Land Release Scheme., May 1988. Cochairs: B. B. Bhattacharyya and P. Bloomfield.

Shapiro, Gerald W., Nested Window Flow Controls with Packet Fragmentation, August 1988. Chair: H. G. Perros.

El-Taha, Muhammad A., Sample-Path Analysis of Queueing Systems: New Results., May 1987. Chair: S. Stidham.

Moustafa, Magdi S., Optimal Scheduling in Networks of Queues., Aug 1987. Chair: S. Stidham.

Muhammed, Abdelfatah A., Information Theory and Queueing Theory via Generalized Geometric Programming., Dec 1987. Chair: E. L. Peterson.

Onvural, Raif O., Closed Queueing Networks with Finite Buffers., Aug 1987. Chair: H. G. Perros.

Dwiprobowo, Hariyatno, A Study of Multiple Objective Optimization for Multi-Use Management in Even-aged Forests., Dec 1986. Cochairs: T. W. Reiland and H. A. Devine.

Leow, Soo Kar, Heuristic and Optimal Assignments of Redundant Software Versions and Processors in Fault-Tolerant Computer Systems for Maximum Reliability., Aug 1986. Chair: D. F. McAllister.

Gawande, Mohan, Projection Algorithms for Specially Structured Constrained Minimization Problems, Aug 1985. Chair: J. C. Dunn.

Sichona, Francis J., A Multi-stage Birth and Death Process in a Random Environment., May 1985. Chair: B. B. Bhattacharyya.

Snyder, Patricia M., Incorporating Non-Product Form Stations into Otherwise Product Form Closed Queueing Networks., Dec 1985. Chair: W. J. Stewart.

Abdel-Gawad, Ekram F., Control of Arrivals and Routing in Networks of Queues with Applications to Communication Systems., May 1984. Chair: S. Stidham.

Chou, Jaw Huoy, Contributions to Nondifferential Mathematical Programming., May 1984. Cochairs: T. W. Reiland and E. L. Peterson.

Erdem, Ismail, Three Phase Sampling for Misclassified Binary Data., May 1984. Chair: C. H. Proctor.

Gaytan-Iniestra, Juan, Two-Phase Algorithm for Minimizing Maximum Functions., Aug 1984. Cochairs: T. W. Reiland and B. B. Bhattacharyya.

Pulat, Pakize Simin, Maximum Flow Problem for Generalized Networks., Aug 1984. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Rajasekera, Jayantha R., Perturbational Techniques for the Solution of Polynomial, Quadratic and 1p-Approximation Programs., Aug 1984. Chair: E. L. Peterson.

Dodd, Steven Louis, Algorithms for Shape-preserving Bivariate Interpolation and Shape-preserving Approximation in the Plane., Aug 1982. Cochairs: D. F. McAllister and W. J. Stewart.

Dodin, Bajis M., On the Completion Time of Stochastic PERT Networks., Dec 1982. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Jo, Kyung Yoon, Optimal Service-Rate Control of Queueing Systems in Discrete and Continuous Time., May 1982. Chair: S. Stidham.

Hanson, Kathryn Wagoner, Integration of Data, Voice and Image Traffic on a Wide-band Local Network., Dec 1981. Chair: W. Chou.

Walther, Eleanor Ann, Control of Arrivals to a GI/M/1/LIFO Queueing System: Individual and Social Optimization., Dec 1981. Chair: S. Stidham.

Ghoneim, Hussein Atta, Optimal Contact of Arrivals to an Acyclic Queueing Network of Two Exponential Servers., Aug 1980. Chair: S. Stidham.

Salem, Adel Mohamed, Optimal Time Reduction in Activity Networks Under Convex Cost Functions., Dec 1980. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Venkatesan, Meyyappan, Production-Inventory with Equipment Replacement., May 1980. Chair: S. Stidham.

Akritas, A. G., Vincent's Theorem in Algebraic Manipulation., Dec 1978. Chair: S. Danieloupos.

Elimam, Abdelghani A., Makespan Minimization on Identical Parallel Machines., May 1978. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Sarin, Subhash C., Project Planning Under Constrained Resources., Aug 1978. Cochairs: S. E. Elmaghraby and H. L. W. Nuttle.

Klein, Charles F., Jr., Optimal Control of Markovian Systems with Applications to Queueing Systems, Dec 1977. Chair: W. A. Gruver.

Davis, Edward L., Optimal Joining Policies for a Queueing System Having Parallel Channels., Aug 1977. Chair: S. Stidham, Jr..

Steelman, Herbert S. III, Computer-Communication Network Routing: Dynamic, Minimum Spanning Time, Routing Technique., May 1976. Chair: T. Honeycutt.

Coppins, Richard J., An Empirical Investigation of Estimation of Computational Effort for a Branch-and-Bound Algorithm., Dec 1975. Cochairs: B. B. Bhattacharyya and G. E. Bennington.

Modi, Jamshed A., The Use of Solution Generating Systems for Knapsack Problems with Extensions to General Integer Linear Programming., May 1973. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Chao, George C., Production and Workforce Planning for Several Products May 1973. Cochairs: R. G. D. Steel and H. L. W. Nuttle.

Arisawa, Sanji, Solution of the Hub-Wheel Scheduling Problem in Transportation Networks., Aug 1972. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.

Mallik, Arup, The Scheduling of a Single Processor Under Deterministic Demand for Several Products., Aug 1972. Chair: S. E. Elmaghraby.