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THESES SUPERVISED

• Kimemia, Joseph G., "Hierarchical Control of Production in Flexible Manufacturing Systems," EECS, 1982. Co-supervisor: Bertsekas.
• Choong, Yong F., "Production Flow Planning and Scheduling with Stochastic Demand," Mechanical Engineering, May, 1988. Committee chair: Durfee.
• Bai, Sherman Xiewei, "Scheduling Manufacturing Systems with Work- In-Process Inventory Control," Operations Research Center, September, 1991.
• Srivatsan, N., "Synthesis of Optimal Policies for Stochastic Manufacturing Systems," Operations Research Center, September, 1993. postscript version
• Burman, Mitchell H., "New Results in Flow Line Analysis", Operations Research Center, June, 1995. postscript version pdf version

• Bonvik, Asbjoern, "Performance Analysis of Manufacturing syustems Under Hybrid Control Policies," Operations Research Center, June, 1996. postscript version

• Nemec, Joseph E., "Diffusion and Decomposition Approximations of Stochastic Models of Multiclass Processing Networks," Operations Research Center, February, 1999. postscript version

• Levantesi, Raniero, "Analysis of Multiple Loop Assembly/Disassembly Networks," Politecnico di Milano (Tullio Tolio, thesis advisor), November, 2001. Research performed as an MIT visitor, May-November, 2001. pdf version

• Budiman, Benny, "Optimal Capacity Adjustment for Supply Chain Control," February, 2004.

• Kang, Yun, "Information Inaccuracy in Inventory Systems," February, 2004.

• Kim, Jongyoon, "Integrated Quality and Quantity Modelling of a Production Line," October, 2004.

• Zhang, Zhenyu, "Analysis and Design of Manufacturing Systems with Multiple-Loop Structures," June, 2006.

• Jang, Young Jae, "Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Flexible Production Lines" June, 2007.

• Fernando Tubilla, "Dynamic Scheduling of Manufacturing Systems with Setups and Random Disruptions," June, 2011

• Chuan Shi, "Efficient Buffer Design Algorithms for Production Line Profit Maximization," October, 2011.

• Dersin, Pierre L., "Sensitivity Analysis of Optimal Static Traffic Assignments in a Large Freeway Corridor, Using Modern Control Theory," 1976. Mathematics Department. Co-supervisor: Athans.
• Bueno, Ramon A., "Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of the Generalized Likelihood Ratio Method for Failure Detection," EECS, 1977. Co-supervisor: Willsky.
• Kurkjian, Andrew L., "The Estimation of Traffic Variables and Detection of Incidents Using Presence Detector Data," EECS, 1978. Co-supervisor: Willsky.
• Schick, Irvin C., "Modeling and Analysis of Unreliable Transfer Lines with Finite Interstage Buffers," 1978. Chemical Engineering Department. Co-supervisor: Georgakis.
• Tan, Han-Ngee, "Hybrid Optimization in Traffic Networks," EECS, 1979. Co-supervisor: Athans.
• Kimemia, Joseph G., "Multicommodity Network Flow Optimization in Flexible Manufacturing Systems," EECS, 1979. Co-supervisor: Athans.
• Ammar, Mostafa H., "Modeling and Analysis of Unreliable Manufacturing Assembly Networks with Finite Storages," EECS, 1980.
• Hahne, Ellen L., "Dynamic Routing in an Unreliable Manufacturing Network with Limited Storage," EECS, 1981. Co-supervisor: Athans.
• Tsitsiklis, John N., "Optimal Dynamic Routing in an Unreliable Manufacturing System," EECS, 1981. Co-supervisor: Athans.
• Wiley, R. Paul, "Analysis of a Tandem Queue Model of a Transfer Line," EECS, 1981.
• Ibrahim, Magid M., "Modeling and Analysis of Automated Manufacturing Systems with Focus on Equivalent and Computational Complexity," 1981. Sloan School. Co-supervisor: Graves.
• Burgevin, Denis J.-M., "Optimal Open-Loop Control of Industrial Robots," EECS, 1983. Co-supervisor: Verghese.
• Van Ryzin, Garrett, "Control of Manufacturing Systems with Delay," EECS, June, 1987.
• Caromicoli, Adam, "Time Scale Analysis Techniques for Flexible Manufacturing Systems," EECS, December, 1987. Co-supervisor: Willsky.
• Lin, Carrie Ka Yuk, "Analysis of Open-Loop Manufacturing Systems," Operations Research Center, February, 1989.
• Darakananda, Bovornrat, "Simulation of Manufacturing Process Under a Hierarchical Control Algorithm," EECS, May, 1989.
• Saad, Ibrahim S., "Analysis of a Method for Scheduling Set-Ups in a Manufacturing System," EECS, July, 1989.
• de Haut de Sigy, Romuald, "Loading Control Policy for a Batch Machine," Operations Research Center, January, 1990.
• Moore, R. Earl, "An Interactive Scheduling System for a Prototype Manufacturing Job Shop," Mechanical Engineering, June, 1990.
• Strosser, Catherine, M., "Diagnosis of Production Shortfall in a Transfer Line by Means of Analytic and Simulation Methods," May, 1991, LFM Fellow.
• Bai, Sherman Xiewei, "Linear Formulation of Control Parameter Estimation for Real-Time Production Scheduling," Mechanical Engineering, September, 1991.
• Vives, Guillaume-Yves, "Real-Time Scheduling of an Assembly Stage in a Production Stage," Operations Research Center, December, 1991.
• Connolly, Stephanie, "A Real-time Policy for Performing Setup Changes in a Manufacturing System," Operations Research Center, May, 1992.
• Hager, Dennis, "Applying Continuous Flow Manufacturing Principles to a Low Volume Electronics Manufacturer," LFM Fellow, June, 1992.
• Burman, Mitchell H., "A Real-Time Dispatch Policy for a System Subject to Sequence-Dependent, Random Setup Times," Operations Research Center, January, 1993.
• Austin, Amy, "Scheduling and Management Aspects of Increasing Flexibility in Manufacturing," LFM Fellow, May, 1993. Co- supervised with Professor Eric Brynolfson of MIT Sloan School.
• Chrzanowski, Mike, "Development of a Manufacturing & Business Planning Tool to Aid in Forward Planning," LFM Fellow, May, 1993. Co-supervised with Professor Stephen C. Graves of MIT Sloan School.
• Couch, Christopher E., "Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing Flexibility in Circuit Board Manufacturing," Mechanical Engineering, May, 1993. Co-supervised with Professor Charles H. Fine of MIT Sloan School.
• Matuszewski, Matthew J., "Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in a Remote Manufacturing Facility," LFM Fellow, May, 1993. Co- supervised with Professor James B. Rebitzer of MIT Sloan School.
• Walker, Derrick C., "Design of a Process Improvement Methodology for Die Construction," LFM Fellow, May, 1993. Co-supervised with Dr. Donald Rosenfield of MIT Sloan School.
• Violette, James D., "Implementation of a Hierarchical Controller in a Factory Simulation," Aeronautics and Astronautics, May, 1993.
• Ahn, Sungsu, "Construction and Implementation of Real-Time Scheduling Algorithms in a Computer-Aided Fabrication Environment, " Operations Research Center, October, 1993.
• Stamatopoulos, Miltiadis A., ``A Factory Representation as a Design Tool in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing Environment," MS thesis, MIT EECS, May, 1994. postscript version
• Carrascosa, Maria,"Variance of the Output in a Deterministic Two-Machine Line," Mechanical Engineering, May, 1995. postscript version
• Giancola, Augusto, "Some Tools for Event Frequency Decomposition and Heterogeneous Transfer Line Analysis," OR Center, May, 1995. postscript version
• Schor, James E., "Efficient Algorithms for Buffer Allocation," EECS, May, 1995. postscript version
• Tan, Johnson, "A Machine Utilization Analysis Tool," EECS, June, 1995.
• Nemec, Joseph Edward, "A Quantity Scheduling Language for Manufacturing Systems," Operations Research Center, June, 1997. postscript version
• Syrowicz, Diego, "Decomposition Analysis of a Deterministic, Multiple-Part-Type, Multiple-Failure-Mode Production Line," EECS,June, 1999. postscript version
• Deshpande, Sawan P., "A Scheduling Policy Experiment for Lean Implementation," Technology and Policy Program, September, 1999. postscript version pdf version
• Gzouli, Omar, "Comparison of Scheduling Policies by Simulation," Operations Research Center, June, 2000. postscript version
• Yong, Meow Seen "Simulation of real-time scheduling policies in multi-product, make-to-order semiconductor fabrication facilities," Mechanical Engineering, February, 2001. postscript version pdf version
• Werner, Loren "Analysis and Design of Closed Loop Manufacturing Systems," Operations Research, June, 2001. postscript version pdf version
• Tanizar, Ketty "Alternatives to Gradients in Transfer Line Buffer Space Allocation," Operations Research, September, 2004.
• Bertuglia, Gianpietro "Preventive Maintenance Control Policy for a Single Deteriorating Machine," Dipartimento di Meccanica, Politecnico di Milano, July, 2006.

Engineer

• Egilmez, Kaan, "Technical and Economic Aspects of Fault Management in Manufacturing Systems using Modal State Logic," Mechanical Engineering, June, 1992.

S. B. THESES

• McIlrath, Michael B., "Steady State Minimization of Traveler Cost for Freeway Corridor Systems," EECS, 1976.
• Khan, Ejaz A., "Modeling and Optimization of a Complex Manufacturing Process," EECS, 1977.
• Pomerance, Brenda, "Investigation of a 3-Machine Transfer Line," EECS, 1979.
• Dishop, Paul M., "Bounding Methods for a K-Machine Transfer Line," EECS, 1981.
• Magda, Barry A., "Planning Aid for Flexible Manufacturing Systems: The Production System Simulator," EECS, 1981.
• Kim, Yul Hoon, "A Computer Simulation for the Analysis of Loop Manufacturing Processes," EECS, June, 1986.
• Humphrey, Edward R., "The Development of an Assembly-Disassembly Network Editor," EECS, January, 1987.
• Balut, Brian P., "Thermostatic Metals Strip Tracking and Scheduling System," EECS, May, 1987.
• Moissis, Elias D., "A Description and Simulation of a Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Plant," EECS, May, 1988.
• Kowalski, Joseph, "Simulations Experiments Using a Model of a Wood Products Factory," Mechanical Engineering, June, 1990.
• Morin, Chris, "Scheduling Simulation of a Surface Mount Manufacturing Process," Mechanical Engineering, June, 1991.
• Smarason, Hannes, "Application of a Hierarchical Control Algorithm to Production in an Injection Molding System," Mechanical Engineering, June, 1991.
• Torres, Marcello, "A Graphical User Interface for Hiercsim," EECS, May, 1991.
• Villaflor, Lydio, "Xgrafconv: A Software Utility for Producing Graphical Output for Hiercsim," Mechanical Engineering, January, 1992.
• Reister, Steven M., "Application of a Hierarchical Flow Control Scheduling Simulator to a Low Volume Electronics Manufacturer," Mechanical Engineering, June, 1992.
• Maselli, Marc, "Transfer Line Simulation as Applied to Production Variance," Mechanical Engineering, February, 1993.
• Randall, Mark, "Factory Simulations Using a Hierarchical Control Algorithm," Mechanical Engineering, May, 1994.
• Matthew, Mithran, "A Study of Single Machine Production and Variability," Mechanical Engineering, May, 1995.
• Rosenfield, Todd, "Simulation of a Real Time Factory Control Policy in Multi-Product, Make-to-Order Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities," Mechanical Engineering, June, 2001. ms word version

• Mostafa H. Ammar won Second Prize in the ORSA/TIMS Nicholson Student Paper Competition at the CORS/TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May, 1981. His paper was based on his Master's thesis work.
• N. Srivatsan won Honorable Mention in the Student Paper Competition of the 29th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Hawaii, December, 1990. His paper was based on his thesis work.
• Mitchell. H. Burman received a US Department of Energy Fellowship to complete his PhD work on the basis of his earlier graduate work, and (along with Curtis Suyematsu and S. B. Gershwin) Honorable Mention in the 1997 INFORMS Edelman Competition.