Ozdemir, Mujgan Sagir (Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey)

Topics:

Multicriteria Decision Making
 Analytic Hierarchy Process, Analytic Network Process, Unknown factors in multicriteria decision making and conflict resolution (Advanced)

Timetabling Problems
 Assigning sources to events under some constraints (educational timetabling problems like course or exam scheduling, crew scheduling, rostering etc.), cutting stock or assortment problems.
 (Advanced)

Background:

• Education:
   2005- Associate Professor in OR

   1998, Ph. D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Topic: A Two Phased Approach to Course Scheduling Problems.

   1992, M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Topic: Expert Production Control System for Deviations Between Planned and Actual Production Values.

   1988, B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
   Ranked second in graduating from University.

• Scholarships
   National Productivity Center Scholarship (for M.Sc. Degree).

• Books and book chapters
   Book: Saaty, T.L., Ozdemir, M.S., The Encyclicon: A Dictionary of
   Decisions with Dependence and Feedback Based on the Analytic
   Network Process, ISBN:1-888603-05-4, RWS Publications, Pittsburgh,
   (2005).

   Book chapter: Garuti, C., Escudey, M., Toma de Decisiones En
   Escenarios Complejos, ISBN: 956-303 003-6, Impreso en LOM Ltda.,
   Chile, (2005). (Capitulo 5: Prioridades Negativas, (T.L.Saaty, M.
   Ozdemir).

• Book chapter:  Müjgan Sağır, Multicriteria Decision Making in Compleks Environment: Analytic Hierarchy Process and Analytic Network Process, Enterprise & Business Management: A Handbook for Educator, Consulters and Practitioners, V.2009-2010, (ed.A.Erkollar), ISBN 978-3-8288-2306-8
• Book chapters: Anadolu University, Open Education Faculty, Logistics Department, (Seven chapters in Operations Research I and II Courses, Linear and Nonlinear Programming Books), 2012, under press (Chapters: Introduction chapters in two books, Mathematical modeling, Simpleks Algorithm, Sensitivity analysis, Branch and Bound Algorithm, Analytic Hierarchy Process).

• Publications
   

  Global awareness, future city design and decision making (accepted for publication on JSSSE , with T. L. Saaty)

  Exam scheduling: Mathematical modeling and parameter estimation with the Anaytic Network Process approach,Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Vol: 52, pp. 930-941,(2010) (with Z. K. Ozturk).

   

  An Automated Multiobjective Invigilator-Exam Assignment System, InternationalJournal of Information Technology and Decision Making, Vol.:9, N: 2, pp.223-238 (2010) (with Z. K. Ozturk, G. Ozturk).

   

  An Essay on Rank Preservation and Reversal, Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 49 (2009), pp. 1230-1243 (with T.L.Saaty).

   

  Extending The Measurement of Tangibles to Intangibles, Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, to appear in V.8, Issue 1, (2009), (with T.L.Saaty).

  Multiobjective Faculty-Course-Time Slot Assignment Problem with
   Preferences, Mathematical and Computer Modelling 46, 1017-1029
   (2007) (with N.A.Ismayilova and R. N.Gasimov).

   A Machine Partition Method for Tandem Design Automated Guided
   Vehicle, International Journal of Industrial Engineering 14, 2,
   March (2007) (with B.H. Ulutas).

   The Unknown in Decision Making, The European Journal of Operations
   Research, 174, 1, 349-359 (2006) (with Thomas L. Saaty)

   Validity and Inconsistency in the Analytic Hierarchy Process,
   Applied Mathematics and Computation 161, 707-720 (2005).

   The Analytic Hierarchy Process and Multiobjective 0-1
   Faculty-Course Assignment Problems, The European Journal of
   Operations Research 157/2, 398-408 (2004), (with R.N.Gasimov).

   Priority as Dominance in Derived Measurement: Invariance of the
   Eigenvector in Hierarchic Composition, International Journal of
   Information Technology and Decision Making 2, 2, 185-197 (2003),
   (with Thomas L. Saaty).

   Negative Priorities in the Analytic Hierarchy Process,
   Mathematical and Computer Modelling 37,1063-1075 (2003) (with
   Thomas L. Saaty).

   Why The Magic Number Seven Plus Or Minus Two, Mathematical and
   Computer Modelling, 38, 233-244 (2003) (with Thomas L. Saaty).

   A Genetic Algorithm for 1.5 Dimensional Assortment Problems with
   Multiple Objectives, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,
   2718, 41-51 (2003). (with T. Saraç).

   How to Create Priorities, Lecture Notes in Artificial
   Intelligence, 2718, 52-61 (2003).

   Other publications
   The Analytic Network Process Approach to Solve Cyprus Conflict,
   Industrial Engineering Journal, 4, 1-14, (2005) (with O.Ustun and
   E.A. Demirtas).

   Performance Evaluation System Using the Analytic Hierarchy
   Process, Industrial Engineering Journal, April-May-June, 2, (2002).

   A Study on Evaluating Computer Skills of University Students,
   Journal of Engineering and Architecture Faculty December (2001).

   Presentations in international conferences
   Full paper
   

  An Approach to a Combined Synthesize of Qualitative and Quantitative Factors: A Case Study for the Accreditation Process of Universities, The International Higher Education Congress: New Trends and Issues (UYK-2011), May 27-29, 2011, Istanbul.

  Mathematical modeling for maximizing gate receipt problem,MISTA 2009- Proceedings of the 4th Multidisciplinary International Scheduling Conference, pp.709-714, August 2009, Dublin, Ireland (with A. Nur Hayati, G. Kendall).

  An Integrated Approach to Solve Multiobjective Course Scheduling
   Problem, 9th ISAHP Conference, Auguste 3-6 (2007) Valparaiso, Chile.

   The Best Policy for European Union and Turkey Relationship: The
   Analytic Network Process, Proceedings of the 7th International
   Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process, ISAHP (2003), 97-107,
   Bali, Indonesia (with E.P. Alikalfa).

   Beyond Inconsistency in the AHP/ANP, Proceedings of the7th
   International Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process ISAHP
   (2003), 381-388, Bali, Indonesia.

   How to Create Priorities in Genetics, Proceedings of the 16th
   International Conference on Industrial and Engineering
   Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems,
   IEA/AIE, 52-61, June (2003). Loughborough, UK.

   A Genetic Algorithm for 1.5 Dimensional Assortment Problems
   Multiple Objectives, Proceedings of the 16th International
   Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of
   Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, IEA/AIE, 41-51, June
   (2003),Loughborough, UK, (with T. Sarac).

   A Machine Partition Method in Tandem Design AGVs for Real Life
   Applications, Proceedings of the ICRM, July 26-28 (2002),
   Gaziantep, Turkey (with B. Haktanirlar).

   Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process to Weigh Different Objectives
   of Timetabling Problems, Proceedings of the 7th International
   Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process ISAHP, August 2-4,
   (2001), Bern, Switzerland.

   Min Max Approaches to the Faculty-Course Assignment Problem,
   Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Practice
   and Automated Timetabling, PATAT’97, 167-181,
   Toronto, Canada, (1997) (with I.Kara).

   Abstract
   A Two Phased Approach to Solve Course-Time Slot-Instructor
   Assignment Problem, XXII EURO Conference, July 8-11 (2007), Prague.

   A Sequential Approach to Solve Multiobjective Faculty-Course-Time
   Slot Assignment Problem, 49, 18th International Conference on
   Multiple Criteria Decision Making, June 19-23 (2006) Greece.

   Multiobjective Exam-Supervisor Assignment Problem, 59, 18th
   International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making,
   June 19-23, (2006) Greece (with Z.K. Oztürk and G. Oztürk).

   Faculty-Course Assignment Problem, Annual Meeting of Mathematical
   Association of America, 18, (1997), Wayne State University,
   Detroit (with I.Kara).

   A Multiobjective Faculty-Course-Time Slot Assignment Problem with
   Preferences, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on the
   Analytic Hierarchy Process, ISAHP, 44, Honolulu, Hawaii, (2005)
   (with Ismayilova N., Ozdemir M.S., Gasimov R.).

   The Unknown in Decision Making –network case,
   Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on the Analytic
   Hierarchy Process, ISAHP 18, (2005), Honolulu, Hawaii.

   Assignment Problem in Turkish Armed Forces, 17th Trennial
   Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research
   Societies, IFORS, 40, (2005), Honolulu, Hawaii, (with O. Sayin).

   Multicriteria Faculty Course Assignment Problem: Modeling and
   Solving, 17th Trennial Conference of the International Federation
   of Operational Research Societies, IFORS, 40, (2005), Honolulu,
   Hawaii, (with Gasimov, R.).

   Which Energy Source to Use? A Case Study for Turkey, 212,
   EURO/INFORMS Joint International Meeting, (2003), Istanbul, (with
   B.Haktanirlar).

   Analytic Network Process and Applications to Business and
   International Conflicts, invited paper for MCDM Multi-objective
   Decision Making Cluster for the EURO/INFORMS conference, July 6-10
   (2003) Istanbul.

   Presentations in national conferencesAn Analytic Network Process
   Approach on Constructing a Nuclear Energy Central, XXVII. National
   Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Conference,
   Abstract book, p.53. July 2-4 (2007), Ä°zmir, Turkey.

   The Solution of a Logistic Problem Related to the Distribution of
   Products in a System, XXVII. National Operations Research and
   Industrial Engineering Conference, Abstract book, p.89, July 2-4
   (2007), Ä°zmir, Turkey
   (with A. Kurt and M. Altinay Aksozek).

   A Heuristic Approach to Reduce the Product Losts Caused by Set Up
   Times, XXVII. National Operations Research and Industrial
   Engineering Conference, Abstract book, p.114, July 2-4 (2007),
   Izmir, Turkey, (with T.Saraç, S.Iphar).

   Optimum Solution of Multiobjective 0-1 Faculty-Course Assignment
   Problem, XXIII. National Operations Research and Industrial
   Engineering Conference, July 3-5 (2002), Istanbul Turkey (with R.
   Gasimov).

   A Different Approach for Cutting Stock and Assortment Problems in
   Paper Industry, XXI. National Operations Research and Industrial
   Engineering Conference, June 12-15, (2000), Cyprus (with T. Sarac).

   A Review on Automated Guided Vehicle Systems, XXI. National
   Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Conference, June
   12-15 (2000), Cyprus (with B. Haktanirlar).
   MinMax Approaches to Faculty-Course Assignment Problem, XVII.
   National Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
   Conference, (1996), Istanbul Turkey.

   Timetabling Problems at Educational Institutions, XVII. National
   Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Conference, July
   10-11 (1995), Bilkent University, Ankara Turkey.

   Expert Production Control System in a Ceramic Factory, XIV.
   National Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
   Conference, Middle East Technical University (1992), Ankara Turkey.

   Operations Research, Industrial Engineering and Expert Systems,
   XIV. National Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
   Conference, Middle East Technical University (1992), Ankara Turkey.

• Awards
   Nominated for the Best Young Academician Award of Turkish
   Scientific Research Institution (2006).

   Second Best Project among 68 (with E.P.Alikalfa), TUNAECS
   Competition, with the project titled An Analytic Network Process
   Approach on Analyzing the Relation Between European Union and
   Turkey “The Future of European Unionâ€Â�,
   Auguste (2005).

   Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process to Weigh Different Objectives
   of Timetabling Problems, Best Paper, 7th International Symposium
   on the Analytic Hierarchy Process ISAHP, August 2-4, (2001), Bern,
   Switzerland.

• Presentations
   (Invited for individual seminars)Performance Evaluation,
   Multicriteria Decision Making and Analytic Hierarchy Process, May
   26 (2003), Turkish Army.

   Decision Making in Complex Environments: Analytic Network Process
   Approach
   - Tarbiat Modarres University, December 19-20 (2003) Karaj Iran
   - University of Tehran, December 21-22 (2003), Tehran Iran.

   The Most Hopeful Outcome in the Middle East Conflict: The Analytic
   Network Process, Middle East Regional Security Dilemmas: Searching
   for Solutions, October 5-8, (2002), Athens Greece.

   Three Real Life Applications of the Analytic Network Process,
   Invited talk at a Seminarium Conference on Decision Making in
   Complex Environments, September 2 (2002), Lima Peru.

   The number of times papers cited as references 19

• Editorial Board
   

  International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (IJSDS)

  International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences (IJIDS)

• Academic advisor
   Coordinator of University Student Committee (1997-2003).
   Organizor of the VIII. Industrial Engineering Students Meeting
   (TEMOB'99) September 15-18, (1999), Eskisehir Turkey.
• Memberships
   MCDM Society.
   Operations Research Society.
   International Society of the Analytic Hierarchy Process
   WATT

• Projects
   Determining the Role of Public, Non-Profit and Private
   Organizations in Recovery Process of September 11 Attack, (2002),
   Pittsburgh (with N. Kapucu).

   Determining the Optimum Size of Paper Rolls for SISE CAM A.S.,
   (2000), Eskisehir.

   Facility Layout, VITRA, (1987), Bilecik.

• Consulting
   Developing a Performance Evaluation System by Using the Analytic
   Hierarchy Process for a Ceramic Company (TERMAL A.S.), (2000),
   Bilecik.
• Journals in which papers refereed
   European Journal of Operations Research.
   Information Technology and Decision Making.
   Industrial Engineering Journal.

• Courses
   Undergraduate Program
   Linear and Nonlinear Programming
   Qualitative Decision Making
   Creative Thinking

   Graduate Program
   Quantitative Methods in Decision Making
   Analytic Hierarchy Process and Analytic Network Process in Complex
   Decision Making
   Mathematical Programming

• Current interests and works
   Operations Research, Multicriteria and Multiobjective
   Optimization, Educational Timetabling Problems, Crew Scheduling,
   Cutting Problems, Qualitative Decision Making ( Analytic Hierarchy
   and Analytic Network Process), Creative Thinking.
   (Since 2001, Dr. Sagir Ozdemir works with Dr. Thomas L. Saaty who
   is the developer of the AHP and the ANP, in the University of
   Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business).

   Supervision in graduate degrees (completed)

   Solving Cutting Stock and Assortment Problems by Using Genetic
   Algorithms, 2001, T. Sarac , (M.Sc.)

   A Machine Partition and Tandem Design Method for Automated Guided
   Vehicle Systems (AGVs), 2001, B. Haktanirlar, (M.Sc.)

   The Solution of Multiobjective Assignment Process in the Turkish
   Army, 2004, O. Sayin (M.Sc.)

   Supervision in graduate degrees (on going)
   On going dissertation studies: Three M.Sc. and one Ph.D. students.

• Hobbies
   Classical Turkish Music, Latin dances and music, playing
   volleyball, playing oude (an instrument is used to perform Turkish
   music), supporting UNICEF as volunteer.