Smart Analytics Systems and Energy (SASE) Lab

What is the SASE Lab?

The Smart Analytics Systems and Energy (SASE) lab at Wichita State University, directed by Dr. Bayram Yildirim, drives innovation at the intersection of systems optimization, energy efficiency, and data analytics. The lab unites interdisciplinary expertise to create intelligent, data-driven solutions that enhance performance, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing and service systems.

Research Focus

SASE Lab’s research spans a broad range of areas, including:

• Production planning and scheduling

• Energy and resource optimization

• Renewable energy integration

• Analytics-driven decision support for industrial and healthcare applications

• Routing solutions

By combining advanced modeling, optimization methods, and machine learning frameworks, the lab transforms complex operational challenges into impactful, real-world solutions.

Collaboration and Impact

SASE Lab collaborates with industry, government, and academic partners to translate research into measurable outcomes. The lab also provides students with hands-on opportunities to solve real engineering problems—merging theory, computation, and data to prepare the next generation of innovators and leaders.