A Vision for the Future

Abstract:  This presentation provides an overview of my beliefs, philosophy, and practices in leading the School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University.

Biographical Sketch

Sheldon H. Jacobson is a Professor, Willett Faculty Scholar, and Director of the Simulation and Optimization Laboratory at the University of Illinois.  He has a broad set of research interests, including problems related to aviation security and public health. He has numerous publications and has delivered over 280 presentations/seminars/panels/posters at conferences, research labs, workshops, and universities around the world.  His research has been disseminated in numerous journals, including IIE Transactions, Operations Research, Mathematical Programming, Naval Research Logistics, and Transportation Science.  He has been recognized with several awards, including the Aviation Security Research Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship.  His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.