Karmel S Shehadeh

Research Summary

My research program aims to push the boundaries of the theory and applications of stochastic and (distributionally) robust optimization (SRO). My research group has a track record of designing, analyzing, and implementing innovative and computationally efficient SRO and mixed-integer programming (MIP) models and algorithms to solve challenging real-world optimization problems across diverse application domains, including healthcare, facility location, humanitarian logistics, and transportation. Another stream of my research focuses on designing fairness-promoting optimization frameworks. My research has been published in top-tier journals, including Operations Research, Transportation Science, European Journal of Operational Research, Healthcare Management Science, Naval Research Logistics, INFORMS Journal on Optimization, and Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. Professional recognition of my research includes an INFORMS Minority Issues Forum (MIF) Early Career Award, an MIF Paper Award, a Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG) Paper Prize, JFIG Teaching Excellence Award, and Service Science Best Cluster Paper Prize.

I serve as an Associate Editor for Transportation Science, INFORMS Journal on Computing, and Healthcare Management Science. In addition, I am a member of the Early Career Editorial Advisory Board of Transportation Research Part C. In addition, I have held or currently hold several leadership positions, including serving as Vice President of Communications for the Section on Public and Societal Operations Research (PSOR), Vice President (President-elect) of the Section on Location Analysis (SOLA), and President of the Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG).