Ph.D.
Dissertations Directed or Co-Directed - Completed:
Seyhun Hepdogan. “Meta-RaPS: Parameter
Setting And New Applications,” Ph.D. (University of
Central Florida), 2006.
Juan Song. “Meta-Heuristics
for Vehicle Routing Problems,” Ph.D., 2005.
Dimitrios Drosos. “Clustering Techniques
in Marine Transportation,” Ph.D., 2002.
Reinaldo Moraga. “Meta-RaPS: An Effective
Solution Approach for Combinatorial Problems,” Ph.D.
(University of Central Florida), 2002. Winner of the 2003
IIE Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award, 3rd place.
Masters
Theses Directed or Co-Directed - Completed:
Erin Jackson. “Skills
Management Heuristics,” M.Eng.I.E., 2009.
Rebecca McCardle. “Farm Management Optimization,”
M.Eng.I.E., 2009.
Joseph Barth. “UPS-SCS Weekly Forecasting Tool,”
M.Eng.I.E., 2009.
David Steffey. “Feasibility Analysis of Fishbone Aisle
Design in 3PL,” M.Eng.I.E., 2009.
Matthew
Pearson. “Statistical inference of securities pricing
using principle component analysis,” M.S.I.E., 2009.
Allison Douglas. “A
Modified Greedy Algorithm for the Task Assignment Problem,”
M.Eng.I.E., 2007.
Dustin Fackler. “The Impact of Single
Product and Multi-Product Batches on a Printing Operation,”M.Eng.I.E.,
2007.
Maria Chiodi. “An integrated
analysis of a third party logistics company’s ordering
policies and operations,” M.Eng.I.E., 2006.
Brandi Hill. “Optimization of Interhospital
Transfer of Patients to Reduce Emergency Department Overcrowding,”
M.Eng.I.E., 2005.
Joshua Roberts. “Production scheduling
in a lean remanufacturing environment,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2005.
Adam Wiseman. “JB Speed School of Engineering
classroom scheduling,” M.Eng.I.E., 2005.
Cynthia Edlin. “Automated forecasting
of replacement part requisitions,” M.Eng.I.E., 2005.
David Finn. “A heuristic approach to
solving facility layout problems under stochastic demand,”
M.Eng.I.E., 2004.
Guanghui Lan. “An effective and simple
heuristic to solve large-scale set covering problems based
on Meta-RaPS” M.S.I.E., 2004.
David Gagel. “Analysis A Comparative
Analysis of Scheduling Techniques for a Delayed Task in Remanufacturing,”
M.Eng.I.E., 2003.
Tracey Miles. “Analysis of the facility
layout problem using the Meta-RaPS approach,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2003.
Matt Bynum. “Meta-RaPS Approach for
Solving the Bin Packing Problem,” M.Eng.I.E., 2002.
Kimberly Shanks. “An Integrated Methodology
to Evaluate Physically Stressful Tasks in Restrictive Work
Environments,” M.Eng.I.E., 2002.
Jennifer Thompson Thornsberry. “Meta-heuristic
Solution Technique for Single Machine Scheduling,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2002.
Tanapun Karunanont. “Estimating Output
Parameters of Parallel Production Stages with Random Yields”
M.S.I.E., 2002.
Chris Stoinoff. “Future Battle Force
Experimentation,” M.S.I.E., 2001.
Wasin Robbanjerd. “Estimating the Output
Parameters of a Random Yield, Multiple Stage Process,”
M.S.I.E., 2001.
Noel Marie Tyler Schulman. “Meta-RaPS:
A Randomized Priority Search Applied to the Traveling Salesman
Problem,” M.Eng.IE, 2001.
Marna Cockburn. “Study of Causes of
Overtime in Tugboat Operations and its Control at the Panama
Canal Authority,” M.S.I.E., 2001.
David Salamin. “Customer Service as
an Idicator of Logistics Performance at Bonavel, S.A.,”
M.S.I.E., 2001.
Jason Embry. “A Batch Sizing Heuristic
for Processes with Quality Losses and Variable Processing
Times,” M.Eng.I.E., 2001.
William Miller. “A Greedy Assignment
Algorithm for Warehouses with Fixed Rack Sizes: A UPS Case
Study,” M.Eng.I.E., 2001.
Julie Raisor. “Automated Production
Planning for Repairable Units,” M.S.I.E., 2001.
David Badger, Jr. “Statistical Analysis:
Utilization of Statistics for Process Improvements and Decision
Making,” M.Eng.E.M., 2000.
Donna Katherine Tabler. “A Modified
COMSOAL Heuristic Approach to Solve the Resource Allocation
Problem,” M.Eng.I.E., 2000.
Emory Phlegar. “Assigning Army Recruiters:
Personal Preferences vs Recruiting Station Requirements,”
M.S.I.E., 1999.
Matthew Mersch. “Material Requirements
Planning for Multi-Stage, Random Yield Assembly Systems,”
M.Eng.I.E., 1999.
James Sanders. “Development and Evaluation
of Patient Care Team Work Schedules Using Simulation,”
M.Eng.I.E., 1999.
Shane Lee. “Simplified Recruiter Production
Models: Determining Appropriate Recruiter Strength for Given
Market Conditions,” M.S.I.E., 1999.
Christy Baker. “Integration and Consolidation
of Production Information Using Business Process Reengineering,”
M.Eng.I.E., 1998.
Randall Cheeseborough. “Army Conversion
Rate Analysis: A Study to Determine the Leads to Contracts
Conversion Rates of 41 Army Recruiting Markets,” M.S.I.E.,
1997.
Daniel Hirsch. “A Model for Predicting
Entry DEP, Periods of Risk, and Best Monthly Mission Distributions,”
M.S.I.E., 1997.
Masters
Degree Projects Directed - Completed:
Prathima Bhima. “Automation
of S&P Predictability Analyses,” M.S.C.E.C.S., 2008
Mike Schmied. “Statistical
Analysis of Appliance Damage at the Munster, Indiana Distribution
Center,” M.Eng.I.E., 2007.
Ramy W. Yousef. “Improving UPS Unload
Lanes,” M.Eng.E.M., 2007.
Jon Adam Cropper. “Comparative Analysis
of Departmental Process Designs at GSI Commerce,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2007.
Brittany Carroll. “AMDC Long Range Plan
Enhancement through Aggregate Planning Using Expert Opinion
and Linear Regression,” M.Eng.I.E., 2007.
Jason Martin. “Facility and Product
Storage Redesign,” M.Eng.I.E., 2007.
Kelly Roggenkamp. “Ford
Kentucky Truck Plant load assist time multiple linear regression
model,” M.Eng.E.M., 2006.
Theus Slemmons. “Enhancement
of Operations in Logistics at American Commercial Barge Lines,”
M.Eng.E.M., 2006.
LaToya Gunn. “Inventory
Cost Reduction By Decreasing Supplier Leadtimes,” M.Eng.E.M.,
2005.
Dionna Johnson. “3rd
Party Logistics – Carrier Performance,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2005.
Samuel Philipose. “Service call rate
reduction on 12 cu.ft. refrigerator by eliminating gasket
scrub,” M.S.I.E., 2005
Kyle Hurst. “Analysis of hospital patient
transfers,” M.Eng.I.E., 2003.
Carlos Saa. “Music-All, Inc.:Design,
Production & Distribution,” M.S.I.E., 2003.
Lorraine Watts. “An evaluation of direct
container transfer for bypass operations at UPS,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2003.
Nori Alabbas. “Effect of cellular phones
on demand for home phone lines,” M.Eng.I.E., 2003.
Shamitra Goodwin. “Combining and Expediting
the Customs Clearance Process,” M.Eng.I.E., 2003.
Raquel Gorena. “Air Emission & Hazardous
Waste Assessment,” M.Eng.E.M., 2003.
Mirjana Osap. “Automated Verification
Tool for Truck Scheduling Problem,” M.S.I.E., 2002.
John Sponcil. “Safety Stock at Central
Warehouse,” M.Eng.I.E., 2002.
Brian Kiesler. “Application of Critical
Path Method to Line Maintenance Palnning Department Relocation:
A UPS Case Study,” M.Eng.I.E., 2002.
Andrea Elstone. “Failure Analysis of
Washing Machines Using Logistic Regression,” M.Eng.I.E.,
2002.
Michael Parris. “Production Planning
Testing Using Arena Simulation,” M.Eng.I.E., 2002.
Susannah Sherman. “Design and Development
of an Information System for the Show Horse Industry,”
M.Eng.IE., 2001.
Natalie Pennington. “Methods and Systems
Analysis of a Hospital Dietary Office,” M.Eng.IE., 2001.
Dissertation
and Thesis Committee Participation:
Ph.D.
(completed):
Jie Liu (ECE) 2009
Troy Milburn (CEE) 2008
Daniel Sasso (IE) 2008
Aldo McLean (IE) 2008
Bohdana Sherehiy (IE) 2008
Douglas Wampler (CECS) 2007
Joseph Francom (CECS) 2007
C. Tim Hardin (CECS) 2007
Tanaoun Karunanont (IE) 2007
Joseph Francom (CECS) 2007
Jin Zhang (IE) 2006
Anthony Humphrey (IE) 2006
Feng Du (IE) 2006
John Layer (IE) 2005
Tim Nguyen (IE) 2005
Amarpreet Kohli (IE) 2005
Elizabeth Leon Guzman (CECS) 2005
Nicholas Anderson (IE) 2004
E. Keith Sinkhorn (IE) 2003
James Lewis (CECS) 2003
Essam Hamed (CECS) 2001
Ren-Liu Jang (IE) 2001
Bradley Chase (IE) 1999
Mark Rajai (IE) 1996
M.Eng.
and MS (completed):
Joseph Morris (CECS)
2009
Sungbo Jung (CECS) 2008
Venkata Gullapalli (CEE) 2008
Beth Forney (IE) 2007
Andrew Thai (CECS) 2007
John Spalding (CEE) 2006
Adam Connelly (CEE) 2006
John Spalding (CEE) 2006
Ming Yu (CECS) 2005
Aaron Davies (CECS) 2005
Shade El-Hadik (CECS) 2005
Joshua Hornsby (CECS) 2005
Tong Yao (IE) 2004
Jeff Hieb (CECS) 2004
Brandon Barnes (CECS) 2004
James Shaw (IE) 2004
Thomas Doglas Shultz (CECS) 2004
Donald Sharpe (CECS) 2004
Tamer Khalaf (IE) 2004
Anna Besse (CECS) 2003
Khoa Dang Nguyen (CECS) 2003
Ali Imam (ME) 2002
Amy Woosley-Hall (IE) 2001
Jason Schmidt (CEE) 2001
Itzel Marie Batinovich (IE) 2001
Eric Hughey (IE) 2001
Marlen Diaz (IE) 2001
Karin Roth (ChE) 2001
William Cooper (IE) 2001
Chad Thayer (IE) 2001
Rolando Atherly (IE) 2001
Christopher Arnold (CECS) 2001
Jonathan Gagel (IE) 2001
Charles Marr (IE) 2000
Manlio Ospina (IE) 2000
Derick Wright (CECS) 2000
Richard Mattingly (ChE) 2000
Harold Buhl (IE) 2000
Tracy Zoll (ChE) 1999
Jessica Brown (ECE) 1999
Sunchai Santivipanont (IE) 1999
Aaron Newton (ChE) 1999
Lawrence Egbert (EMCS) 1999
Praveen Govindaraj (IE) 1999
Michael Townsley (EMCS) 1999
Douglas W. Larson (IE) 1998
Elizabeth Myers Shaw (IE) 1998
Jennifer Moore (IE) 1998
Martin Fair (IE) 1998
Joseph Burns (IE) 1997
Eric Jackson (IE) 1997
Veronica Zsido (IE) 1997
Trupti Mane (ChE) 1997
Bradley Chase (IE) 1997
Eric Ball (IE) 1996
Angela Wolf (IE) 1996
Tesham Gor (IE) 1995
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