Department Welcomes Two New Faculty

Department Welcomes New Faculty

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research is pleased to welcome two new faculty members, Chiwei Yan and Ying Cui this fall. Cui and Yan are engaged in innovative research to address emerging challenges in various fields, including transportation, public health policy, online platforms, and foundations of data science. Chiwei Yan received his Ph.D.…

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Berkeley IEOR Professor Thibaut Mastrolia Receives Grant for Cybersecurity Research

Thibaut Mastrolia

Berkeley IEOR Professor Thibaut Mastrolia has been awarded a grant from the France-Berkeley Fund (FBF) for his proposal, “Mathematical modeling for cyber-risk insurance.” Established in 1993 through a partnership with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the FBF is committed to advancing top-tier research, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering new partnerships between France and the…

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Ken Goldberg: Let’s embrace the creative possibilities of AI

Engaging with AI’s unique form of creativity could lead to unexpected new discoveries. (Image by Champ Panupong Techawongthawon, via Unsplash)

By Ken Goldberg, Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UC Berkeley Imagine you’re practicing with a band and someone walks in with a new instrument. You and your pals will probably want to check it out, see how you might jam with it. You…

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Professor Robert Leachman Retires from UC Berkeley after an Extraordinary Career in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

Rob Leachman

After a career spanning over four decades, Berkeley IEOR Professor Robert Leachman has announced his retirement. Professor Leachman’s significant contributions to academia and industry leave a remarkable legacy of research, mentorship, and consulting expertise. As we bid farewell to this influential figure, his pioneering work and exceptional achievements will continue to inspire future generations of…

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