Aysu Ozel

I am an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Analysis in the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. I received my Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University, advised by Professor Karen Smilowitz.

My research develops optimization models and solution approaches to support decision-making in transportation, logistics, and the public sector, informed by operational realities and stakeholder needs.

Education

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University, 2025

• M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University, 2021

• M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Bilkent University, 2020

• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Bilkent University, 2018