Dr. Bayram Yildirim Ph.D.

Labs:

• Smart Analytics, Systems and Energy  Lab (SASE Lab)
• DOE Industrial Training and Assessment Center (IAC)
• Wichita State University USDA REAP Technical Assessment Center

Areas of Research:

Smart Analytics, AI, Sustainable Engineering, , Generation Expansion Planning, Health Sytems Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Labs:

• Industrial Assessment Center (IAC)
• Systems, Energy and Analytics Lab (SEAL)

Areas of Research:

Sustainable Engineering, Energy Efficient Scheduling, Generation Expansion Planning, Operations Research, MultiCriteria Decision Making, Modeling and Optimization of Production and Service Systems, Pricing, and Supply Chain Management.

Current Research:

Energy Efficient Manufacturing; Generation Expansion, Transmission Planning; Smart Grids; Optimization applications in scheduling and healthcare management; Optimization applications in Green Manufacturing/Sustainable Engineering; Logistics and Supply Chain Management

IME 255.  Engineering Economy  

Economic comparisons of engineering alternatives considering the time value of money, taxes and depreciation; accounting and its relationship to economic analysis; replacement decisions. 

IME 550.  Operations Research I

Covers deterministic models and methods in operations research including linear programming, integer programming, and network optimization to aid in the analysis and solution of complex, large-scale decision problems. 

IME731, Fundamentals of Optimization

An extensive treatment of the theory and concepts of the linear, nonlinear, constrained and unconstrained optimization techniques. The course objectives are to provide students with sufficient understanding and ability to formulate, solve, and interpret situations involving a system of linear/nonlinear constraints and a linear/nonlinear objective function; survey some of the applications of optimization as well as heuristics, and will present some algorithms and theory for several OR models; to learn the inner workings of algorithms; and to understand the behavior of an algorithm.

IME 783.  Supply Chain Management.

Quantitative and qualitative techniques used in the design and management of the supply chain. Includes distribution management, multi-plant coordination, optimal design of the logistics network, adequate safety stock levels and the risk pooling concept, and integrating decision support systems (DDS) in the management of the supply chain. 

IME 883.  Supply Chain Analytics  

Uses operations research and analytics to provide state-of-the-art mathematical models, concepts and solution methods important in the design, control, operation and management of global supply chains by emphasizing a quantitative analytical approach.

IME 960A, Network Optimization

This course will introduce the students to the theory, algorithms and applications of linear programming and network flow problems. The course will be useful to the students in engineering, management, computer science, and mathematics. The objectives of the course are: to provide students with sufficient understanding and ability to formulate, solve, and interpret situations involving a system of linear constraints and an objective function; to present a range of applications of network optimization problems in many scientific domains and industrial settings; to present a range of algorithms available to solve such problems; to give exposure to the diversity of applications of these problems in engineering and management; to help each student develop his or her intuition about algorithm design, development and analysis. Each student will learn how to use state of the art optimization software CPLEX and GAMS.

IEN 960B, Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing and Services

This course will introduce the area of scheduling from the theoretical and practical point of view. Both classical and new methods for solving planning and scheduling problems are presented. Description of general purpose scheduling procedures gives the basic overview of solving methods. Various models for planning and scheduling in manufacturing and services are described and algorithms for their solution are presented. The models include real-life problems like project planning, scheduling assembly systems, timetabling, workforce scheduling, or telecommunication planning. Each student will learn how to use state of the art optimization software CPLEX and GAMS.

IME 960 B, Logistics and Supply chain

The overall objective of this course is to introduce and explore issues relevant to logistics and supply chain management. This course enables students to understand the characteristic elements of integrated business logistics, the role and application of logistics principles to supply/demand/value chain management, the application of a selection of inventory management / analytical tools in solving logistical problems, aspects of strategic integrated logistics management and benchmarking and global integrated logistics activities.

Archival Journal Articles:

1. 1. Sener, A.*, Avcilar, M. Y., Barut, M., & Yildirim, M. B. (2025). The role of information usage between information sharing and performance. Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 24(01), 2450096.
   2. Topuz, K.*, Urban, T. L., Russell, R. A., & Yildirim, M. B. (2024). Decision support system for appointment scheduling and overbooking under patient no-show behavior. Annals of Operations Research, 342(1), 845-873.
   3. Topuz, K.*, Urban, T. L., & Yildirim, M. B. (2024). A Markovian score model for evaluating provider performance for continuity of care—An explainable analytics approach. European Journal of Operational Research, 317(2), 341-351.
   4. Xian, C.*, Vali, H.*, Tian, R., Xu, J. D., & Yildirim, M. B. (2024). The differential effect of three types of conflicting online reviews on perceived informativeness. Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, 3(1), 20-35. DOI 10.1108/JEBDE-08-2023-0016.
   5. Peng, X.*, Vali, H.*, Xu, J., & Yildirim, M. B. (2024). Effect of consistency of the review set on causal attribution: The moderating roles of repeating purchase cues and product knowledge. Internet Research. 10.1108/INTR-06-2023-0469
   6. Sener, A.*, Barut, M. and Yildirim, M.B., 2023, “The Role Of Information Usage Between Information Sharing And Performance,” The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, Vol 16, No 1, Summer 2023
   7. Vali, H.*, Xu, J. D., & Yildirim, M. B. (2021). Comparative reviews vs. regular consumer reviews: Effects of presentation format and review valence. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 29(6), 1-29.
   8. Çınar, S.*, & Yıldırım, M. B. (2021). Using Lagrangian Relaxation Method for Asset Management Problems. Erciyes University Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 37(2), 221-231.
   9. Sener, A.*, Barut, M., Dag, A., & Yildirim, M. B. (2021). Impact of commitment, information sharing, and information usage on supplier performance: a Bayesian belief network approach. Annals of Operations Research, 303(1), 125-158.
   10. Cinar, S.*, Rubaiee, S.*, & Yildirim, M. B. (2021). Asset management strategies for wind turbines: keeping or retrofitting existing wind turbines?. International Journal of Operational Research, 40(3), 318-341.
   11. Sener, A.*, Barut, M., Avcilar, M., Oztekin, A. and Yildirim, M.B., 2019, “The Role of Information Usage in a Retail Supply Chain: A Causal Data Mining and Analytical Modeling Approach,” Journal of Business Research, 99, 87-104.
   12. Al Rubaiee, S.* and Yildirim, M. B., 2019, “An Energy-Aware Multiobjective Ant Colony Algorithm to Minimize Total Completion Time and Energy Cost on a Preemptive Single-Machine,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 127, pp. 240-252, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2018.12.020
   13. Al Rubaiee, S.*, Cinar, S.* and Yildirim, M. B., 2018, “An Energy-Aware Multiobjective Optimization Framework to Minimize Total Tardiness and Energy Cost on a Non-Preemptive Single-Machine,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 66(4), pp.699-714..
   14. Topuz, K.*, Sengul, F., Dag, A., Almehmi, A., and Yildirim, M. B., 2017, “Predicting Graft Survival among Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Bayesian Decision Support Model,” Decision Support Systems, Vol 106, pp. 97-109.
   15. Topuz, K.*, Uner, H. Oztekin, A. and Yildirim, M. B., 2017, “Predicting Pediatrics Clinic No-Shows: A Decision Analytic Framework Using Elastic Net and Bayesian Belief Network,” Annals of Operations Research, DOI 10.1007/s10479-017-2489-0
   16. Ghazi-Nezami, F.*, Yildirim, M. B. and Crema, G. G.*,  2016, “Comparing Three Instructional Modes for an Engineering Economy Course,” Journal of Online Engineering Education, Vol. 7, No. 2, Article 1
   17. Ceciliano Meza, J., Lopez, J. A., Gomez, R. N., Moya, I. G., Perez, R. N., Martinez, F. P., Ruiz, C. T., Sanches, A. S., Yildirim, M. B., 2015, “Power System Operator in Mexico Reveals Millions in Savings by Updating Its Short-Term Thermal Unit Commitment Model,” INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics (Interfaces)
   18. Barut, M., Yildirim, M. B. and Sridharan, V., 2015, “Effectiveness of Capacity Rationing Heuristics in Make to Order Environment,” Int. J. of Advanced Operations Management, Volume 7, Issue 2, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJAOM.2015.071478.
   19. Mirzaei, S., Krishnan, K. and Yildirim, M. B., 2015, “Energy-Efficient Location-Routing Problem with Time Windows with Dynamic Demand,” Industrial and Systems Engineering Review, Vol 3, No 1, January 2015.
   20. Soltani, S. A., Esmaeili, M. A.*, Twomey, J., Overcash, M., and Yildirim, M.B., 2014, “Patient-Care and Downstream Energy Improvements for Hemodialysis Services: Report of two Cases,”  Journal of Industrial Ecology, Volume 19, Issue 3, pages 504–513, June 2015.
   21. Yildirim, M.B. and Nezami, F.G.*, 2014, “Integrated Maintenance and Production Planning with Energy Consumption and Minimal Repair,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol 73, No: 1-4, April 2014.
   22. Uner, H., Nezami, F.G.*, Yildirim, M. B., Dong, F., Wellner, J. and Bradham, D., 2013, “Visit Length in Pediatric Primary Care: Lessons from a Pilot Study,” Journal of Medical Practice Management, Volume: 28, No: 6, pp. 363-372.
   23. Nezami, F.G.* and Yildirim, M.B., 2013, “A Sustainability Approach for Selecting Maintenance Strategy,” International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, doi 10.1080/19397038.2013.765928
   24. Keskinturk, T.*, Yildirim, M. B. and Barut, M., 2012, “A Modified Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Load Balancing in Parallel Machines with Setups,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol 39, 6, pp. 1225-1235
   25. Yildirim, M. B. and Mouzon, G. C.*, 2011, “Single Machine Sustainable Production Planning to Minimize Total Energy Consumption and Total Completion Time using a Multiple Objective Genetic Algorithm,” IEEE Transactions On Engineering Management, (99), pp. 1 –13, ISSN 0018-9391. doi: 10.1109/TEM.2011.2171055.
   26. Khan, W.S.*, Asmatulu, R. and Yildirim, M.B., 2011, “Acoustical Properties of Electrospun Fibers for Aircraft Interior Noise Reduction,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 376–382
   27. Yildirim, M.B., Nezami, F.G.*, Masud, A.S.M. and Ceciliano Meza, J. L., 2011, “A Fuzzy Multicriteria Generation Expansion Planning Model,” International Journal of Multi-criteria Decision Making,” Vol 1, Number 2, pp. 133-154
   28. Asmatulu, R., Khan, W.*, Nguyen, K.D.*, and Yildirim, M.B., 2010, “Synthesizing Magnetic Nanocomposite Fibers for Undergraduate Nanotechnology Laboratory,” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 38/3, pp. 196-203
   29. Ceciliano Meza, J. L.*, Yildirim, M. B. and Masud, A. S. M., 2009, “A Multiobjective Evolutionary Programming Algorithm and its Applications to Power Generation Expansion Planning,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part A: Systems and Humans, Vol.39, No. 5, 1086-1096 
   30. Mouzon, G.* and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “A Framework to Minimize Total Energy Consumption and Total Tardiness on a Single Machine,” International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Vol. 1, No:2, pp. 105-116.
   31. Helvaci, A. E. *, Cetinkaya, C. and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “Using Rerouting to Improve Aggregate Based Resource Allocation,” Journal of Networks. Vol. 3, No. 6, pp 1-12.
   32. Duman, E., Yildirim, M. B. and Alkaya, A. F. , 2008, “Scheduling Continuous Aluminum Casting Lines,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 46, No: 20 pp. 5701-5718
   33. Cetinkaya, C. and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “A Short-term Fair MAC Protocol for Wireless LANs,” AdHoc Networks, 6 (6): 860-877
   34. Mouzon, G.*, Yildirim, M. B. and Twomey, J., 2007, “Operational Methods for Minimization of Energy Consumption of Manufacturing Equipment,” International Journal of Production Research, Volume 45, Issue 18, pp. 4247 – 4271 
   35. Ceciliano Meza, J. L.*, Yildirim, M. B. and Masud, A. S. M., 2007, “A Model for the Multi-Period Multi-Objective Power Generation Expansion Problem,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Volume 22, Issue 2, pp. 871- 878 
   36. Yildirim, M. B., Duman, E., Krishnan, K. and Senniappan. K.*, 2007, “Parallel Machine Scheduling with Load Balancing and Sequence Dependent Setups,” International Journal of Operations Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 42-49
   37. Yildirim, M. B., Duman, E., Duman, D. and Cetinkaya, C., 2007, “Allocation of Component Types to Machines in the Automated Assembly of Printed Circuit Boards,” Journal of Computers, Vol. 2, No. 7, pp. 11-19.
   38. Barut, M., Yildirim, M. B. and Kilic, K., 2006, “Designing a Global Multi-Disciplinary Classroom: A Learning Experience in Supply Chain Logistics Management,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 22, No 5, pp. 1105-1114 
   39. Yildirim, M. B., Cakar, T., Doguc, U.* and Ceciliano Meza. J. C.*, 2006, “Machine Number, Priority Rule, and Due Date Determination in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 50, 1, pp. 185- 194 
   40. Yildirim, M. B., Duman, E. and Duman, D., 2006,  “Dispatching Rules for Allocation of Component Types to Machines in the Automated Assembly of Printed Circuit Boards,” Proceedings of ISCIS'06: The 21st International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey  which is published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 4263, pp. 55-64
   41. Duman E. and Yildirim, M. B., 2005, “Workload Balancing in Printed Circuit Board Assembly Shops,” Dogus University Journal, Vol. 6, 1, pp. 67-78
   42. Yildirim, M. B. and Hearn, D. W., 2005, “A First Best Toll Pricing Framework for Variable Demand Traffic Assignment Problems,” Transportation Research-B, Vol. 39, pp. 659-678
   43. Cakar, T., Yildirim, M. B. and Barut, M., 2005, “Neuro-Genetic Approach to Design and Planning of Manufacturing Cell,” International Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol. 16, No. 4-5, pp. 453-462 
   44. Akturk, S. and Yildirim, M. B., 1998 “A New Lower Bounding Scheme for the Total Weighted Tardiness Problem,” Computers and Operations Research, 25 (4), pp. 265–278
   45. Akturk, S. and Yildirim, M. B., 1999, “A New Dominance Rule for the Total Weighted Tardiness Problem,” Production Planning & Control, 10 (2), pp. 138–149
   46. Aksen, D., Aksu, M. Altinel, K. and Yildirim, M. B., 1995, “Scheduling Traffic Lights in a Capacitated Junction,” Turkish Industrial Engineering Journal, pp. 3-16

    

   47. Al-Amin, M., Danish, M., Rubaiee, S., Ahmed, A., Abdul-Rani, A. M., Mannan, A., & Yildirim, M. B. (2023). Improvement in 316L steel surface features, corrosion and biocompatibility through novel CNT-assisted hydroxyapatite powder mixed-EDM process. Applied Physics A, 129(7), 501
   48. Danish, M., Al-Amin, M., Abdul-Rani, A. M., Rubaiee, S., Ahmed, A., Zohura, F. T., & Yildirim, M. B. (2023). Optimization of hydroxyapatite powder mixed electric discharge machining process to improve modified surface features of 316L stainless steel. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 237(3), 881-895. doi:10.1177/09544089221111584
   49. Danish, M., Al-Amin, M., Rubaiee, S., Gul, I. A., Ahmed, A., Rahman, M. O., Zhang, C. & Yildirim, M. B. (2023). Investigation of coated 316L steel surface: Surface morphology, composition, corrosion, and biocompatibility using hydroxyapatite mixed-EDM process. Surface and Coatings Technology, 467, 129689.
   50. Danish, M., Rubaiee, S., Gupta, M. K., Yildirim, M. B., & Ahmed, A. (2023). Technological and tribological characteristics improvement of additively manufactured SS 316L components machined under sustainable cooling conditions. Tribology International, 181, 108329.
   51. Rubaiee, S., Danish, M., Gupta, M. K., Ahmed, A., Yahya, S. M., Yildirim, M. B., Sarikaya, M. & Korkmaz, M. E. (2022). Key initiatives to improve the machining characteristics of Inconel-718 alloy: experimental analysis and optimization. journal of materials research and technology, 21, 2704-2720.
   52. Danish, M., Aslantas, K., Hascelik, A., Rubaiee, S., Gupta, M. K., Yildirim, M. B., Ahmed, A. & Mahfouz, A. B. (2022). An experimental investigations on effects of cooling/lubrication conditions in micro milling of additively manufactured Inconel 718. Tribology International, 173, 107620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.107620
   53. Danish, M., Al-Amin, M., Rubaiee, S., Abdul-Rani, A. M., Zohura, F. T., Ahmed, A., Ahmed, R. & Yildirim, M. B. (2022). Enhanced machining features and multi-objective optimization of CNT mixed-EDM process for processing 316L steel. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 120(9), 6125-6141. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09157-5

    

Chapters in Books:

1. Cinar, S.* and Yildirim, M. 2017, “Reverse Logistic Network Design for End-of-Life Wind Turbines,” Book Chapter, in Optimization and Dynamics with Their Applications: Essays in honor of Ferenc Szidarovszky, ISBN 978-981-10-4214-0, Springer-Japan.
2. Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “Network Optimization,” in Operations Research and Management Science Handbook, CRC Press. Also in Operations Research Methodologies, 2010, CRC Press
3. Hearn, D. W. and Yildirim, M. B., 2002, “A Toll Pricing Framework for Traffic Assignment Problems Current Trends in Transportation and Network Analysis: Papers in honor of Michael Florian, M. Gendreau and P. Marcotte (Eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 135-145

Book Reviews

1. Yildirim, M. B., 2000, review of “Locating Lines and Hyperplanes: Theory and Algorithms,” by Anita Schobel, Optimization Methods and Software, 13,  231-233

[1] Indicates student co-author

• Wichita State University 2025-2026 Scholar’s Walk honoree
• Wichita State University Faculty Ombudsperson, 2017-2025
• Wichita State University College of Engineering 2025 Duane and Velma Wallace Excellence in Research Award (College level researcher of the year award)
• Wichita State University 2023 Faculty Risk Taker Award
• Wichita State University College of Engineering 2023 Faculty Lifetime Service Award
• Wichita State University 2019 Excellence Award for Community Research (University level researcher of the year in Community Research award)
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers 2019 Region V Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
• Wichita State University 2018 Excellence in Research Award (University level researcher of the year award)
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers 2018 Region V Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
• Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers Engineering Economy Division Teaching Award, May 2017
• Wichita State University College of Engineering 2016 College of Engineering Dwane and Velma Wallace Service Award (the College level service award)
• Wichita State University 2014 Shocker Leadership Awards Advisor of the Year
• Wichita State University 2013 President's Award for Distinguished Service (University level service award)
• Wichita State University College of Engineering 2013 Duane and Velma Wallace Excellence in Research Award (College level researcher of the year award)
• Wichita State University College of Engineering 2013 Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Polished Professor Award (selected by students)
• The Coleman Foundation Entrepreneurship Senior Fellow, 2011-2019
• The Coleman Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellow, 2010-2011
• Wichita State University Online Faculty Fellow, 2014-2015
• Senior Faculty Fellow at National Institute of Aviation Research, 2002 – present

I have been active in pursuing research funds as principal investigator (PI) and co-principal investigator (Co-PI) in 48 funded proposals for a total of $14,083,361 with $7,587,461 as WSU share and $2,549,445 as my share.                    

Funded Research as Principal Investigator

1. S. Department of Energy Kansas Plains Industry Assessment Center for Building Automation Systems (with WSU TECH), April 2024-March 2027
2. Wichita State University USDA Technical Assistance Grant, USDA, PI, 10/2024-9/2026
3. Wichita State University USDA Rural Energy Assessment Center, USDA REAP, PI, 6/2023-12/2025
4. Planning the future of Sunflower Electric Grid, PI, 4/2022-5/2023
5. WSU/ Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center, Department of Energy, PI, 9/2021-8/2026
6. Support for teaching Supply Chain Management Course in the MSSCM program, ISM- Wichita through WSU Foundation, 2022-2025
7. Transmission Planning Under High Renewable Penetration, Sunflower Electric, PI, 4/2019-12/2021
8. Ambient Temperature Reduction Inside Coleman Facility, Phase One, Coleman Company, PI, 2021-2022
9. Asset management framework for transmission maintenance planning, Sunflower Electric, PI, 4/2020-4/2021
10. Fair cost allocation framework in transmission planning, Sunflower Electric, PI, 4/2019-4/2020
11. Support for teaching Supply Chain Management Course in the MSSCM program, ISM- Wichita through WSU Foundation, 2017-2022
12. WSU/ Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center, Department of Energy, PI, 9/2016-8/2021
13. KEEN Mini Grant on incorporating ethics into curriculum, University of New Haven, 2018-19, PI
14. KEEN Mini Grant on Business Plans into curriculum, University of New Haven, 2016-17, PI
15. URCA: Reverse Logistics in Wind Energy Supply Chains, 2015-2016, PI
16. WSU/University of Arkansas/ Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center, Department of Energy, PI, 10/2012-8/2016
17. WSU/University of Arkansas/ Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center, Department of Energy, PI, 8/2006-9/2011
18. Environmental Sustainability and Wind Generation Reliability, Department of Energy, PI, 2010-2012
19. Care and Teaching Times in A Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, Wichita Medical Research Foundation, PI, 2010-2011
20. Care and Teaching Times in A Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, KU Medical School Deans Office, PI, 2010-2011
21. Care and Teaching Times in A Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, WSU ORA, PI, 2010-2011
22. Optimal Multi-Skilled Worker Assignment in Aircraft Manufacturing, 2007, PI
23. Comparison of Disaster Logistics Planning and Execution for 2005 Hurricane Season, Midwest Transportation Consortium, 8/2006-4/2007, PI
24. Image database and Web management project, Amerimerc LLC, Wichita, KS, 8/2005-12-2007, PI
25. Analysis of Coleman Company’s Global Supply Chain Design and Distribution Planning, 2004, PI
26. Travel Grant, Office of International Education, PI, 2004
27. Course Improvement Grant, IME 960A, Network Optimization, Dean’s Office, PI, 2003
28. Global Learning Grant Award for Collaborative Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course Redevelopment, WSU-State of Kansas, PI, 2003-2004
29. Toll Pricing Strategies in Transportation Networks, Kansas NSF-EPSCOR, PI, 8/1/2003-7/31/2004
30. A First Best Toll Pricing Framework for Variable Demand Traffic Assignment Problems, URCA, 1/1/2003- 6/30/2003
31. Revenue Management Planning and Workshop Grant, Kansas NSF EPSCOR Grant, PI, 2002
32. Travel Grant, Office of International Education, PI, 2004

Funded Research as Co-Principal Investigator

1. 1. FMRG: Eco: Electro-Manufacturing of Ethylene and Nitrogenous Chemicals by Synergizing the Capture and Conversion of CO2 and Waste Nitrogen, National Science Foundation, 9/2025-5/2029, Co-PI
   2. Support for teaching Supply Chain Management Course, ISM- Wichita through WSU Foundation, 2023-2026, Co-PI
   3. Transmission Planning Under High Renewable Penetration, Sunflower Electric, 2020-22, Co-PI
   4. Support for teaching Supply Chain Management Course in the MSSCM program, ISM- Wichita through WSU Foundation, 2017-2022, Co-PI
   5. Development of an evaluation model for industrial fleets, Westar Energy, 2015-2016, Co-PI
   6. Data-driven Performance Measures for Enhanced Infrastructure Condition, Safety, and Project Delivery, University of Iowa Transportation Research Center, 2014-2016, Co-PI
   7. Enhancing STEM Education Through Sustainable Energy Curriculum, Kansas NSF EpSCOR,12/1/2014-9/30/2015, Co-PI
   8. Legacy Domain and Data Knowledge Preservation, NIS 11-044, Senior Personnel, 2010–2012
   9. EAGER: Energy Use in Healthcare Services, NSF, Co-PI, 2009-2011
   10. Metadata Enabled Systems Engineering Thinking Tool (MESTT), NIS 08-027, Senior Personnel, 2008–2010
   11. Supply Chain and Logistics problems in Wind Energy Industry, 2008, part of Sustainable Energy Solutions supported by the Department of Energy, Co-PI, 2008
   12. Wichita State University Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for the Reduction of Waste in Aerospace Logistic Systems, NSF Planning Grant, Co-PI, 1/1/2007-5/31/2008
   13. Aircraft Interior Noise Reduction by Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers, Aircraft Design and Manufacturing Research Center, 1/1/2007-12/31/2007, Co-PI
   14. Sustainable Engineered Systems Lab: Equipment Proposal II, College of Engineering, Co-PI, 2007
   15. Sustainable Engineered Systems Lab: Equipment Proposal I, College of Engineering, Co-PI, 2007
   16. Research Study: Inter-relationship of Operational Decisions and Environmental Impacts, NSF, 9/1/2005-8/30/2007, Co-PI

Editorships

• The Engineering Economist, Associate Editor, 2025-present
• Journal of Business Analytics, Editorial Board Member, 2018-present
• Journal of Business Research, Editorial Board Member, 2022-present 
• Organized 2024 Wichita Healthcare summit, 2023 WSU Healthcare Summit, 2023 WSU Sustainability Summit, and 2020-2024 Earthday Poster Sessions
• 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Industry, Engineering and Management Systems Conference Sustainability Track Chair
• Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers 2024 Annual Research Conference Engineering Economy Track Chair
• Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers 2019 Annual Research Conference Engineering Economy Track Co-Chair
• Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers 2018 Annual Research Conference Engineering Economy Track Co-Chair
• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 2010-2015
• Advisory Board Member, Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2011-present
• Editorial Board Member, Gazi Universitesi Engineering Sciences Journal, 2013-2015

University Level

• Wichita State University President’s Innovation Advisory Council, 2018-present; Chair, June 2020-present
• Wichita State University Innovation Alliance, Board of Directors, May 2018-present
• Wichita State University Sustainability Steering Committee Chair, 2022-present
• Wichita State University Sustainability Steering Committee Research Lead, 2019-present
• Wichita State University T&P Committee Chair. 2022-2025
• Wichita State University Faculty Support Committee, 2014-2016 (member), May 2019-2025 (chair)
• Wichita State University Intercollegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) Board of Directors, Chair, May 2017-May 2023
• Teaching faculty advancement committee, Chair, 2016-2018
• Faculty teaching effectiveness committee, Chair, 2016-2019
• Wichita State University Institutional Review Board Committee, Vice-chair, 2012-2018
• Wichita State University Institutional Review Board Committee, member, 2018-present
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate Past President, 2017-2018
• Wichita State University Program Review Committee, 2015-2018
• Wichita State University Online Advisory Committee, 2015-2018
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate Executive Committee, 2014-2018
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate Planning and Budget Committee, 2007-2018
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate, 2007-2019
• Wichita State University Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony Marshall, 12/11/2016
• Wichita State University Tenure and Promotion Committee, 2014-2016
• Wichita State University President’s Budget Advisory Committee, member, 2016-2017
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate President, 2016-2017
• Kansas Board of Regents Council of Faculty Senate presidents, 2016-2017
• Wichita State University Academic Operations Council, 2016-2017
• Wichita State University Presidential WSU/WATC Faculty Committee, 2015-2016
• Wichita State University Rules Committee, Chair, 2015-2016
• Wichita State University Assessment Committee, Member, 2015-2018
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate President-Elect, 2015-2016
• Wichita State University Faculty Senate Vice-president, 2014-2015
• Wichita State University Graduate Dean Search Committee, 2014
• Wichita State University Engineering Dean Search Committee, 2013
• GIS Software Committee, Member, 2013-2015
• WSU VPAA Search Committee, Member, 2012-2013
• Wichita State University Committee Chair for 2013 Capitol Graduate Research Summit
• Wichita State University GRASP 2013 Symposium organizer
• WSU Library Dean Search Committee, Member, 2010-2011
• Wichita State University Graduate Council, Member, 2009-2010
• Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering representative in the graduate council, 2009-2010
• Served on the Wichita State University Fulbright Scholarship Panel, 2006

 

College Level

• Wichita State University College of Engineering Strategic Planning Committee Chair, 2024-present
• Wichita State University College of Engineering ABET Committee, 2018-present
• College of Engineering T&P Committee Chair. 2022-2025
• Wichita State University College of Engineering Graduate Committee, 2011-2016
• Wichita State University College of Engineering-Engineering Student Success Center Advisory Committee, 2013-2015
• Wichita State University College of Engineering Dean’s Faculty Advisory Board, 2011-2013
• Wichita State University College of Engineering 2020 Committee, 2010-2013
• Wichita State University College of Engineering Strategic Planning Committee Faculty recruitment and retention team member, August 2011-2012: Organized College of Engineering Strategic Planning Retreat to select the directions for the college
• Wichita State University College of Engineering Awards Committee, 2012-2013
• WSU College of Engineering Retrenchment Committee, Member, Fall 2003- 2008

 

Department Level

• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering ABET Coordinator. 2017-present
• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Curriculum and ABET & Assessment Committee, 2011–present, member
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering T&P Committee Chair. 2022-2025
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Coordinator, 2011-2016
• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, T&P Committee, 2008-present, member
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Committee Chair, 2011-2016
• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Support Committee, 2011–2016, member
• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Awards Committee, 2011–2017, member
• Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Webmaster, 2011-2020
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Search Committee for systems position, Chair, 2012-2013
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Search Committee for manufacturing position, Chair, 2012-2013
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Awards Committee, Member, Fall 2002- 2020
• Organized Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Departmental Seminars in 2003, 2004, and 2012
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Open House coordinator, 2006-2011, 2013
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Search Committee for systems position, Chair, 2011
• Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Search Committee for reliability position, Chair, 2010

 

Community Service

• Communications Director, President elect, President, Immediate Past President, IISE Engineering Economy Division, 2017-2021; 2023-present (president elect, president, past president for the second time)
• Journal of Business Analytics, Editorial Board, 2019-present
• Journal of Business Research, Editorial Board, 2022-present
• Advisor to Wichita State University Turkish Student Association, 2010-2025; co-advisor, 2025-present
• Advisor to Wichita State University Women in Consulting Chapter, 2024-present
• Board Member for Wichita Institute for Supply Management Local Chapter, 2013-present; First Vice President (president elect) 2025-present
• Webmaster, Optima, the newsletter of the Mathematical Programming Society, 1998-2001
• Member of Institute for Operations Research and Management Science, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Text and Academic Authors Association and American Society for Engineering Education
• Reviewer: The Journal of Management & Engineering Integration, International Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, International Journal of Production Research, International Journal on Sustainable Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, IEEE Transactions on Systems Man & Cybernetics, Part A, International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Computers and Industrial Engineering, The Journal Of Management & Engineering Integration, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, OMEGA, Annals of Operations Research, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, Institute for Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings, Journal of the Franklin Institute, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology  and  Management, International Journal of Production Research, 2nd International Symposium on Management, Engineering and Informatics: MEI'06, Information Sciences, and International Journal of Operations Research, International Journal Of Operations And Quantitative Management, International Journal of Engineering Education, The Journal Of Management &  Engineering Integration, ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference

Conference Proceedings:

1. Bassaleh, A., Ahmad, S. F., Harikrishnakumar, R.,  Byrd, G.T.,  and  Bayram Yildirim, M. B., “Quantum Optimization for Solving Coordinated Truck–Drone Routing Problem,” extended abstract published in IEEE Quantum Week 2025.
2. Kylie Meier, V.Aravinthan, A.Tamimi, M.B.Yildirim, R.Yokley, E.Salari, “Scenario-based Degradation Modeling of Overhead Transmission Lines,” Proceedings of the 2023 IISE Annual Conference and Expo, NewOrleans, LA, May 19-23, 2023
3. Udemba, C.A., Purswell, J. P., & Yildirim, M. B., 2020, “Hazard Analysis of the Craftsman Drill Press,”  In Proceedings, Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, 52-55.
4. Dand, A., Yildirim, M.B., and Saeed, K., 2019, “Prediction of Airline Delays based on Machine Learning Algorithms,” The Americas Conference On Information Systems (AMCIS) 2019 Conference, Cancun, Mexico, August 2019
5. Dand, A. Yildirim, M.B., and Saeed, K., 2019, “Analysis of airline and passenger delay costs using FAA data,” 2019 IISE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2019
6. Topuz, K., Shepherd, S., Paiva, W. D., Delen, D., Schumacher, K., Sathyanarayanan, S. R., and Yildirim, M. B., “A Probabilistic Scoring Model to Evaluate Providers Regarding Continuity of Care from a Relational Perspective,” American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), 2017
7. Vali, H.*, Xu, J. and Yildirim, M. B., 2015, “The Effects of Repeating Purchase Cues and Mixed Reviews on Product Attribution,” 2015 International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2015), Fort Worth, TX, USA
8. Vali, H.*, Xu, J. and Yildirim, M. B., 2015, “The Effect of Conflicting Consumer Reviews on the Accuracy of Purchase Decisions,” 2015 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2015), Puerto Rico, USA
9. Ghazi Nezami, F.*, and Yildirim, M. B., 2015, “Active Learning in Supply Chain Management Course,” 122nd American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, USA
10. Keskinturk, T., Yildirim, M. B., and Barut, M. B., 2015, “Total Tardiness Load Balancing in Parallel Machines,” The 2015 International Conference on Business and Information - Winter Session (BAI 2015 Winter Session), Hawaii, U.S.A.
11. Bai, G.*, Ding, Y., Yildirim, M. B. and Ding, Y. H., 2014,  “Short-term Prediction Models for Wind Speed and Wind Power”,  the 2014 International Conference on Systems and Informatics (ICSAI 2014), November  2014, Shanghai, China.
12. Tang, B., Bagai, R., Nilofar, FNU* and Yildirim, M. B., 2014, “A Generalized Data Preservation Problem in Sensor Networks - A Network Flow Perspective,” The 8th International Workshop on Wireless Sensor, Actuator and Robot Networks (WiSARN 2014) will be held in conjunction with The 13th International Conference on Ad-Hoc Networks and Wireless, Benidorm, Spain, June 22-27, 2014
13. Taylor, J.*, Tang, B., and Yildirim, 2013, “Steady Status Study of Distributed Data Caching in Ad Hoc Networks,” 2013 International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN2013)–LAMN, Nassau, Bahamas.
14. Ghazi Nezami, F.*, Yildirim, M. B., and Wang, P., 2012, “Sustainable Single Machine Scheduling Problem with Reliability and Energy Consumption,” 2012 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC 2012), Orlando, FL.
15. Vali, H.*, Yildirim, M. B., Buyuktahtakin, E., and Malzahn, D., 2012, “Cash Flow Optimization in a Multi-Project Environment,” 2012 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC 2012), Orlando, FL.
16. Masud, A. S. M., and Yildirim, M. B., 2012, “Three Multiple Criteria Models for Power Generation Expansion Planning: A Review,” 3rd International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM 2012), Istanbul, Turkey, July 3–6, 2012.
17. Ghazi Nezami, F.* and Yildirim, M.B., 2011, “A Nonlinear Approach for Integrated Marketing- Economic Production Quantity Problem,”  Proceedings of the 2011 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Reno, NV
18. Keskinturk, T.* and Yildirim, M.B, 2011, “A genetic algorithm metaheuristic for Bakery Distribution Vehicle Routing Problem with Load Balancing,” International Symposium on Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications (INISTA), 2011, Istanbul, Turkey
19. Ashkan S. Jahromi*, Janet M. Twomey, Amin Esmaeili*, Fernando Valenzuela*, Bayram Yildirim, Michael R. Overcash, 2011,  “Hospital Radiology Department Overhead Energy Estimation,” 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology
20. Ashkan S. Jahromi*, Janet M. Twomey, Michael R. Overcash, Bayram Yildirim, Fernando Valenzuela*, Tyson J. Elsken , Nicholas O. Thomas*, Ashlee N. Mcadam*, and Amin Esmaeli*, 2011, “Energy Consumption of VA Hospital CT Scans,” 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology
21. Yildirim, M.B., Twomey, J. and Krishnamurthi, R.*, 2010, “Financial Analysis Of Crane Utilization During The Construction Phase Of The Wind Farm,” ISFA 2010 International Symposium on Flexible Automation, Tokyo, Japan, June 12-14, 2010.
22. Corcoran, S.*, Twomey, J., Overcash, M. and Yildirim, M.B., 2010, “Energy Inventory of a Turret Punch in a Production Setting,” ISFA 2010 International Symposium on Flexible Automation, Tokyo, Japan, June  12-14, 2010.
23. Asmatulu, R., Khan, W.* and Yildirim, M.B., 2009, “Acoustical Properties of Electrospun nanofibers for Aircraft Interior Noise Reduction,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida - November 13-19, 2009, pp. 1-7
24. Küçük, B.*, Keskintürk, T.*, and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “Scheduling Parallel machines using ant colony optimization metaheuristic,” 28th Turkish Industrial Engineering Conference, June 30-July2, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey
25. Mouzon, G*. and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “A framework to minimize total energy consumption and total tardiness on a single machine,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual GRASP Symposium, Wichita State University, pp. 17-18.
26. Asmatulu, R., Khan, W.* and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “CNT Reinforced Nanocomposite Fiber Fabrication for Undergraduate Students,” ASEE 2008 Midwest Regional Conference, Tulsa, OK
27. Asmatulu, R., Khan, W.*, Nguyen, K.D.* and Yildirim, M. B., 2008, “Synthesizing Magnetic Nanocomposite Fibers By Electrospinning Method,” Proceedings of IMECE2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31-November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
28. Masud, A. M., Yildirim, M. B. and Meza, J. C.*, 2007, “A Multi-Objective Model for Power Generation Expansion Planning,” Institute of Industrial Engineering Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN    
29. Jithavech, I.*, Krishnan, K. and Yildirim, M. B., 2007, “Analysis of Material Handling and Scheduling Using Simulation,” Institute of Industrial Engineering Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN
30. Mouzon, G*. and Yildirim, M. B., 2007, “Genetic Algorithm to Solve a Multi-Objective Scheduling Problem,” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual GRASP Symposium, Wichita State University, pp. 45-46
31. Yildirim, M. B., Twomey, J. T.,   Whitman, L. W. and Ahmad, J., 2007, “A Framework to Collect, Assess and Reduce Energy Consumption of Manufacturing Equipment,” First International Energy 2030 Conference, An International Forum on Energy Resources and Technologies, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
32. Asmatulu, R., Yildirim, M.B., Khan, W.*, Adeniji, A. and Wamocha, H* “Nanofiber Fabrication and Characterization for the Engineering Education,” 2007 ASEE Midwest Regional Conference, September 19-21, 2007, Wichita, KS, pp. 1-9
33. Drake, R.*, Yildirim, M. B., Twomey, J. T.,   Whitman, L. W., Ahmad, J. and Lodhia, P.*, 2006,  “Data Collection Framework on Energy Consumption in Manufacturing,” Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL    
34. Krishnan, K. K., Jitvatech, I.*, Nayak, C.*, Yildirim, M. B. and Thomas, S.*, 2005, “A Material Handling Scheduling System in an Agent-Based Environment,” Proceedings of the 35th International Conference, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 1215-1220
35. Cetinkaya, C. and Yildirim, M. B., 2004, “Cooperative-Game Theoretical Approach to MAC Protocol for Sensor Networks,” Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX   
36. Gupta, A.* and Yildirim, M. B., 2004, “A Toll Pricing Framework for Networks with Advanced Traveler Information Systems,” Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX
37. Yildirim, M. B., Barut, M. and Kilic, K., 2004, “A Global Learning Experience in Supply Chain Logistics Management,” Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, ITHET 2004, pp. 263- 268
38. Thomas, S.*, Krishnan, K. K. and Yildirim, M. B., 2004, “A Material Handling Scheduling System in an Agent Based Environment,” Proceedings of the  34th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering San Francisco, California, USA, pp. 406-411
39. Yildirim, M. B., Barut, M. and Cakar, T., 2004, “A Neuro-genetic Algorithm for Parallel Machine Scheduling to Determine the Number of Machines and Priority Scheduling Rules,”  International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, 10th Commemorative International, Miami,  Florida, U.S.A  
40. Hearn, D. W., Yildirim, M. B., Ramana, M. V.  and  Bai, L. H., 2001, “Computational Methods for Congestion Toll Pricing Models,” The 4th International IEEE  Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Oakland, CA, pp. 257-262   

Poster Presentations:

1. Dand, A. Yildirim, M.B., and Saeed, K., 2019, “Analysis of airline and passenger delay costs using FAA data,” 2019 IISE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2019
2. Akgul, A. E.*, Yildirim, M. B., and Twomey, J., 2012, “A Cash Flow Model on Profitability of Wind Farm Projects,” Kansas Wind Energy Forum, Manhattan, KS
3. Uner, H., Ghazi Nezami, F.*, and Yildirim, M.B., “Pediatric Clinic Providers’ Time in Face-to-Face Care Activities,” Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS), 2012, Boston, MA.
4. Esmaeili, M. E.*, Twomey, J., Overcash, M., Malzahn, D., Yildirim, M. B., Jahromi, A.*, Dominquez, F.*, Thomas, N.*, and Mcadam, A.*, 2011, “Environmental Impacts of Healthcare Services: Delivery of X-Ray Services,” 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, Chicago, IL.
5. Ghazi Nezami*, F., and Yildirim, M. B., 2011, “A Framework for a Fuzzy Sustainable Maintenance Strategy Selection Problem,” 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, Chicago, IL.
6. Esmaeili, M. E.*, Twomey, J., Overcash, M., Malzahn, D., Yildirim, M. B., Jahromi, A.*, Dominquez, F.*, Thomas, N.*, and Mcadam, A.*, 2011, “Hospital Radiology Department Overhead Energy Estimation,” 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, Chicago, IL.
7. Esmaeili, M.E.*, Twomey, J., Overcash, M., Malzahn, D., Yildirim, M. B., Jahromi, A.*, Dominquez, F.*, Thomas, N.*, and Mcadam, A.*, 2011, “Energy Consumption of VA Hospital CT Scans,” 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, Chicago, IL.
8. Krishnamurthy, R.*, and Yildirim, M. B., 2009, “Wind Energy Supply Chains,” Kansas Wind and Renewable Energy Conference.
9. Yildirim, M. B., Twomey, J., Whitman, L., Liao, H., and Ahmad, J., 2006, “A Framework to Reduce Energy Consumption of Manufacturing Equipment,” First International Energy 2030 Conference, An International Forum on Energy Resources and Technologies, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
10. Twomey, J., Whitman, L., Yildirim, M. B., and Ahmad, J, 2006, “Research Study: Inter-Relationship of Operational Decisions and Environmental Impacts,” NSF DMI Conference, St. Louis, MO.
11. Yildirim, M. B., 2004, “Toll Pricing Strategies in Congestible Networks,” Kansas State Wide EPSCOR Conference: Biosciences and the New Economy in the New Economy in Kansas.