Wright State University - United States
AUTHOR PROFILE
SCOPUS
ORCID
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓
Mumtaz Karatas began his academic journey with a BSc in Industrial Engineering from the Turkish Naval Academy in Istanbul, Turkey, where he laid the foundation for his passion in operations research and optimization. His drive to understand complex systems led him to pursue an MSc in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Afterward, he continued his academic pursuit by earning a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Kocaeli University in Turkey. During his doctoral studies, he developed a solid understanding of operations research and optimization techniques, which would later shape his career.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 💼
Mumtaz’s professional career spans over two decades, beginning as an officer in the Turkish Naval Forces before moving into academia. He has held several key roles, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at the Naval Academy’s Department of Industrial Engineering, and as Director of the Modeling & Simulation Department at the Navy Research Center in Istanbul. His current position as Associate Professor at Wright State University in Dayton, OH, USA, reflects his growing influence in the field. His role in multiple universities worldwide, including teaching at Sabanci University, Piri Reis University, and others, highlights his versatility and dedication to advancing knowledge.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬
Mumtaz’s research is centered around operations research, optimization, and machine learning, with a particular focus on integer programming, multi-objective optimization, robust optimization, and heuristic algorithms. He is also a leading figure in integrating machine learning techniques with optimization methods. His work in predictive modeling, decision support Healthcare 4.0 systems, and big data analytics has profound implications across various sectors, including supply chain logistics, transportation planning, and energy storage. His contributions also extend to emergency and disaster response optimization, where he has made significant strides in real-time decision-making models.
ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION 🏆
Mumtaz’s expertise in operations research has earned him widespread recognition, including being featured in the Top 2% Researchers List. His work has been acknowledged through various Healthcare 4.0 awards and prestigious fellowships, including his time as a PhD fellow at the US Naval Postgraduate School, where he collaborated on critical operations research projects. His contributions to academia and research have been recognized by multiple institutions, which has made him a respected figure in the industrial engineering community.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌍
Mumtaz’s impact is not confined to the classroom. His research directly influences operations research, logistics, transportation, and supply chain optimization practices globally. As a Healthcare 4.0 consultant for military and industrial organizations, his work on multi-objective optimization and routing problems has helped shape real-world solutions. His academic leadership, as Director of various divisions at the Naval Academy and currently at Wright State University, continues to shape future generations of engineers. Mumtaz’s work has had a lasting influence on optimizing large-scale systems, helping companies and governments improve their decision-making processes in crisis situations.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🌱
Mumtaz Karatas’s career is a testament to the enduring relevance of operations research in solving modern-day challenges. His future contributions promise to extend his groundbreaking work in data-driven optimization and multi-objective decision-making. As the Program Director for the Industrial Engineering Division at Wright State University, he is poised to continue influencing the next wave of researchers and practitioners. His legacy will undoubtedly include advancing optimization techniques in global logistics, supply chains, and disaster response, leaving a lasting mark on both academia and industry.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
- Title: Location and routing of armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and carrier platforms against mobile targets
Authors: Ertan Yakıcı, Mumtaz Karatas, Levent Eriskin, Engin Cicek
Journal: Computers & Operations Research, 2024-09
- Title: A robust multi-objective model for healthcare resource management and location planning during pandemics
Authors: Levent Eriskin, Mumtaz Karatas, Yu-Jun Zheng
Journal: Annals of Operations Research, 2024-04
- Title: A collaborative decision support framework for sustainable cargo composition in container shipping services
Authors: Mevlut Savas Bilican, Çağatay Iris, Mumtaz Karatas
Journal: Annals of Operations Research, 2024-02-03
- Title: Optimization of Air Defense System Deployment Against Reconnaissance Drone Swarms
Authors: Li, N.; Su, Z.; Ling, H.; Karatas, M.; Zheng, Y.
Journal: Complex System Modeling and Simulation, 2023
- Title: Data analytics during pandemics: a transportation and location planning perspective
Authors: Elif Bozkaya, Levent Eriskin, Mumtaz Karatas
Journal: Annals of Operations Research, 2023-09