Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics is an open access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles, critical reviews, research notes, debate and short reports in all areas of applied mathematics.


Cigdem Gurgur

Editorial Board Member of Applied Mathematics

Associate Professor, Purdue University, USA

Research Areas

Supply Chain Management, Management of Operational and Financial Risk, ?Operations Research, Tochastic Systems Analysis, Tochastic Modeling and Optimization Manufacturing, Energy and Power Systems, Health\Care Operations Research

Education

2002Ph.DIndustrial and Systems Engineering, Rutgers University, NJ
2001M.S.Applied and Mathematical Statistics, Rutgers University, NJ
1995M.S. Management Science and Operations Research, Warwick Business School, England
1994B.S.(High Honors), Industrial Engineering, METU, Turkey

Experience

2009-presentAssistant Professor, Department of Management and Marketing, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN
2003-2009 Assistant Professor, Division of Economics and Business, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
2002-2003 Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Department, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2001-2002 Quantitative Business Analyst, Management Science Division, Private Client Group, Merrill Lynch, Hopewell, NJ
2000Research Associate, Applied Statistics Division, Research and Development Group, Nabisco (a subsidiary of Kraft Foods), East Hanover, NJ
1999-2001 Lecturer, Department of Management Science and Information Systems, Rutgers Business School, Piscataway, NJ
1999Research Associate, Research and Development Group, BEA Systems (a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation), Piscataway, NJ
1995-1996 Production Engineer, Production, Planning and Control, General Dynamics, Turkey

Academic Achievement

2011 Teaching Excellence in the MBA PLUS Program, Doermer School of Business, IPFW
2010 Dean's Excellence in Research Award, Doermer School of Business, IPFW
2010 Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award, Doermer School of Business, IPFW
Fall 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award, Division of Economics and Business, Colorado School of Mines
Spring 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award, Division of Economics and Business, Colorado School of Mines
Fall 2007 Outstanding Faculty Award, Division of Economics and Business, Colorado School of Mines
Spring 2007 Outstanding Faculty Award, Division of Economics and Business, Colorado School of Mines
2007-2008 Excellence in Teaching, Engineering & Technology Management Program, Colorado School of Mines
2006-2007 Excellence in Teaching, Engineering & Technology Management Program, Colorado School of Mines
2006-2007 Excellence in Teaching, Mineral Economics Program, Colorado School of Mines
2003 Scholarship, Workshop on Environmentally Benign Manufacturing, National Science Foundation
2000 IIE Student Outstanding Teaching Award, Rutgers University
2000 Certificate of Achievement, Research and Development, Nabisco
1996-2002 Rutgers University Scholarship for Ph.D. study at Industrial and Systems Engineering
1994-1995 Fulbright Scholarship for M.S. study at Warwick Business School
1994-1995 British Council Scholarship for M.S. study at Warwick Business School

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Gurgur, C. Z., "Optimal Configuration of a Decentralized, Market-Driven Production/Inventory System, " forthcoming in Annals of Operations Research.
[2]  Gurgur, C. Z. and E. K. Newes, "Design of Power Purchase under Transmission Congestion", forthcoming in International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol.5, No.4, 2011.
[3]  Gurgur, C. Z. and E. K. Newes, "Conditional Value-at-Risk Constrained Optimization of a Power Portfolio", International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, Vol.4, No.3, pp. 230-246, 2011.
[4]  Gurgur, C. Z., "Optimization of Warranty Reserve Policies", International Journal of Applied Management Science, Vol.3, No.3, 2011.
[5]  Gurgur, C. Z., "Dynamic Cash Management of Warranty Reserves", The Engineering Economist, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 1-27, 2011.
[6]  Gurgur, C. Z., S. Artittong and K. Dagdelen, "Optimization of a Real-Time Multi-Period Truck Dispatching System in Mining Operations", International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, Vol.4, No.1, pp. 57-79, 2011.
[7]  Gurgur, C.Z., and M. Jones, "Capacity Factor Prediction and Planning in Wind Power Generation Industry", Renewable Energy: An International Journal, Vol.35, No.12, pp. 2761-2766, 2010.
[8]  Artittong, S., K. Dagdelen, and C. Z., Gurgur, "Open Pit Mine Production: Design of Planning at McLaughlin Gold Mine", Bulk Solids Handling, Vol. 30, No.1, pp. 32-36, 2010.
[9]  Gurgur, C. Z., "A Meta-heuristic for Design of a Capacitated Production/Inventory System", International Journal of Services, Economics and Management, Vol.2, No.3, pp. 412-432, 2010.
[10]  Gurgur, C. Z., "Mid-Cycle Capital Planning Optimization", The Engineering Economist, Vol.54, No.3, pp. 250-265, 2009.
[11]  Gurgur, C. Z., "Optimal Project Portfolio Selection with Carryover Constraint", Journal of Operational Research Society, Vol.60, No.12, pp. 1649-1657, 2009.
[12]  Gurgur, C. Z. and T. Morley, "Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Optimizes Infrastructure Project Portfolio Selection, " Interfaces, Vol.38, No.4, pp. 265-281, 2008.
[13]  Gurgur, C. Z. and T. Altiok, "Decentralized Multi-Product Multi-Stage Systems with Backorders, " IIE Transactions, Vol.40, No.3, pp. 238-251, 2008.
[14]  Gurgur, C. Z. and T. Altiok, "Analysis of Decentralized Multi-Product Pull Systems with Lost Sales, " Naval Research Logistics, Vol.54, No.4, pp. 357-370, 2007.
[15]  Gurgur, C. Z. and T. Altiok, "Approximate Analysis of a Decentralized Multi-Stage Pull Production/Inventory System, " Annals of Operations Research, Vol.125, No.1, pp. 95-116, 2004.
[16]  Gurgur, C. Z. and J.T. Luxhoj, "Application of Chance-Constrained Programming to Capital Rationing Problems with Asymmetrically Distributed Cash Flows and Available Budget", The Engineering Economist, Vol.48, No.3, pp.241-258, 2003.