Operational Research

Operational Research (OR) is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions.

Part of Mathematical sciences

Recently, I have focused mostly on robust optimisation and its applications in discrete choice modelling, portfolio optimisation and transportation.

Professor Selin Ahipasaoglu

Professor

My work in Operational Research develops new mathematical tools and theories to solve real-world problems in diverse settings; most recently disaster relief, production line optimisation, healthcare and transportation.

Professor Christine Currie

Professor of Operational Research

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AI, big data and analytics

Health and wellbeing

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