The goal of the doctoral program in manufacturing and operations systems is to train researchers to develop scientific solutions to the problems currently being faced by operations managers. Faculty research interests range from quantitative modeling to empirical studies using tools from operations research , mathematical programming, applied stochastic processes, simulation, artificial intelligence, statistics and econometrics. GSIA also has close ties with the engineering school in topics such as Green Design , with the School of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematical Sciences in jointly administering the graduate program in Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization , with the Robotics Institute in the area of Artificial Intelligence as well as with the Department of Statistics and the Heinz School of Public Policy and Management . Students have significant flexibility in conducting research with, and taking classes from, faculty in these schools. The Ph.D. program in Manufacturing and Operations Management is small with an interdisciplinary outlook.
Students benefit from strong quantitative training as well as the close ties with industry.
In fact, the breadth of research possibilities under one umbrella at our group is probably unmatched by any other Operations Management department in the country. Local firms such as Heinz, Allegheny Ludlum and Northside Foods have also provided students access to current shop floor and logistics problems. Student Profiles Students typically have an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science or mathematics . Many also have a Master's degree in engineering or business. Our students come from all over the world.