SURF Mentoring

Potential projects/topics: 1. Modeling Cancer Treatment Optimization: -Focus on understanding the basics of optimization concepts, such as linear programming and integer programming. -Explore how mathematical models can be used to optimize radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment. 2. Revenue Management Optimization: -Learn about optimization techniques relevant to revenue management, such as dynamic pricing and inventory optimization. -Explore how businesses use optimization models to maximize revenue, considering factors like demand forecasting, pricing strategies, and resource allocation. 3. Any other applications or real-life problems related to optimization and operations research.

Potential skills gained: mathematical modeling, critical thinking, optimization modeling, problem solving, research and literature review, interdisciplinary research and knowledge, project management, presentation, programming and computational skills, interpretation, and communication skills with interdisciplinary researchers.

Required qualifications or skills: Math or math related majors. But anyone with interest would be fine

Direct mentor: Post-doctorate