Ph.D. - Operations Research
Southern Methodist University - 2011
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Levent Kaan
Lecturer I - Management
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SOM3428
SOM3428
Professional Preparation
M.S. - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
North Dakota State University - 2007
North Dakota State University - 2007
B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Erciyes University - 1999
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]
Bell Helicopter [2008–Present]
Parts Manufacturer App. Ground Lead
Gulfstream Aerospace [2005–2009]
Gulfstream Aerospace [2005–2009]
Manufacturing Eng. II
Siemens Energy & Automation [2004–2005]
Siemens Energy & Automation [2004–2005]
Industrial Engineer
JLG Industries [2004–2018]
JLG Industries [2004–2018]
Teaching Assistant
Southern Methodist University [2004–2010]
Southern Methodist University [2004–2010]
Research Assistant
North Dakota University [2002–2004]
North Dakota University [2002–2004]
Teaching Assistant
Middle East Technical University [1999–2002]
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