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Teaching Philosophy: Dr. Gurgur teaches operations research techniques with applications in manufacturing and service industry. Her simulation course involves computerized modeling of complex systems, which are difficult to study via analytical models, for lack of analytical solutions. Simulation provides a cost effective way of pre-testing proposed systems and answering "what-if" questions before incurring the expense of actual implementations. Dr. Gurgur introduces simulation methodology in the state-of-the-art instructional computer lab of CTLM, where each student is equipped with a personal computer and interacts with the instructor during the lecture. Simulation methodology is presented through extensive use of applications (including manufacturing, production/inventory, transportation, high-way traffic, bulk-material handling, seaport, computer network design). An integral part of the course is a simulation project designed to integrate all simulation tools learnt throughout the course to tackle a "real-life" problem. Dr. Gurgur believes in the importance of active-learning process and emphasizes in-class exercises and assignments to help students use the lecture hours more effectively. Before joining the Division of Economics and Business at Colorado School of Mines, Dr. Gurgur was at the faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department of The University of Toledo. At Toledo she taught Operations Research and Industrial Systems Simulation courses. Previously she taught at the MBA program at Rutgers Business School. Courses Taught: EBGN 525 Operations Research MethodsEBGN 528 Systems Simulation EBGN 559 Supply Chain Management EBGN 561 Stochastic Models and Management Science Research Interests: Fields of Specialization: Application Areas :
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B.S., Industrial Engineering, METU, Turkey
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