Levent Kaan

Professional Preparation

Ph.D. - Operations Research
Southern Methodist University - 2011

M.S. - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
North Dakota State University - 2007

B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Erciyes University - 1999

Research Areas

Research Interests

Simulation, Operations Research (linear and non-linear optimization, network and integer programming), Operations Management, Lean and Variation Six Sigma Quality, Inventory Planning and Optimization, Probability and Statistics, Transportation Problems,

Appointments

Sr. Staff Industrial Engineer
Bell Helicopter [2008–Present]

Parts Manufacturer App. Ground Lead
Gulfstream Aerospace [2005–2009]

Manufacturing Eng. II
Siemens Energy & Automation [2004–2005]

Industrial Engineer
JLG Industries [2004–2018]

Teaching Assistant
Southern Methodist University [2004–2010]

Research Assistant
North Dakota University [2002–2004]

Teaching Assistant
Middle East Technical University [1999–2002]

Additional Information

Professional Memberships

INFORMS USA since 2004
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) since 2002
Omega Rho Operations Research Honor Students Organization since 2010
TED Kayseri College Foundation High School Alumni Organization since 1994

Honors and Other Recognitions

Textron Certified Black Belt
Gold Pride Award, Gulfstream Aerospace 2008
Ranked 1st in Erciyes University College of Engineering graduates for class of 1999
U.S. Department of Education, Technology Transfer Program awards 2002-2004

Awards and Fellowships

Full scholarship by Southern Methodist University 2004-2008
Full scholarship by North Dakota State University 2002-2004
U.S. Department of Education, Technology Transfer Program awards 2002-2004