Edward Wasil Professor Information Technology & Analytics
- Degrees
- B.S., Fairfield University; M.B.A. and Ph.D., University of Maryland
- Bio
- Professor Wasil is a well-known scholar in the areas of network optimization and applications of decision-aiding methods. He has published more than 100 technical articles in a wide variety of academic outlets including Production and Operations Management, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and the INFORMS Journal on Computing. In 2005, Professor Wasil received the INFORMS Computing Society Prize for research excellence in the interface between operations research and computer science (awarded with four co-authors). From 1992 to 2014, he was the Feature Article Editor of the INFORMS Journal on Computing. In 2002, 2005, 2014, 2017, and 2021, Professor Wasil received the Kogod Graduate Business Association award for Distinguished Professor of the Year. In 2006, he was named the 51²è¹Ý Scholar/Teacher of the Year. In 2011, he received the 51²è¹Ý Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Research, Creative Activity, and Other Professional Contributions. Currently, he holds the UPS Professorship in the Kogod School.
- For the Media
- To request an interview for a news story, call 51²è¹Ý Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request.
Teaching
Fall 2024
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ITEC-610 Applied Managerial Statistics
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ITEC-620 Business Insights/Analytics
Spring 2025
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ITEC-610 Applied Managerial Statistics
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ITEC-618 Applied Prod & Operations Mgmt
Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Selected Publications
Kogod Now, Fall 2011. "Patient Care Optimized."
51²è¹Ý Experts
Area of Expertise
Decision analysis, decision making with personal computers, distribution management, network optimization, applications of management science models, hospital IT operations, healthcare analytics
Additional Information
Edward Wasil's teaching interests include applied business statistics, production and operations management, and management science. His research interests focus on network optimization and applications of metaheuristics to optimization problems. He has published more than 90 technical articles in a variety of areas. He has edited special issues of Interfaces(2008, 1995); American Journal of Mathematical and Management Sciences(1992); Socio-Economic Planning Sciences(1991); and Computers & Operations Research(2003, 1986). He edited Excellence in Management Science Practice (Prentice Hall, 1992) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (Springer-Verlag, 1989). Currently, he serves as feature article editor of the INFORMS Journal on Computingand associate editor of INFOR: Canadian Journal of Operational Research and Information Processing. Wasil was the 51²è¹Ý Scholar-Teacher of the Year in 2006. In 2005, he was co-awarded the INFORMS Computing Society Prize for research excellence in the interface between operations research and computer science.
For the Media
To request an interview for a news story, call 51²è¹Ý Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request.