Deniz Türsel Eliiyi - Erciyes Üniversitesi | Endüstri Mühendisliği

BANU SOYLU
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Industrial Engineering Department
Erciyes University
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bsoylu-at-erciyes.edu.tr
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Jan. 2007
Middle East Technical University, Ankara-Turkey
Dissertation Title: An Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiple Criteria Problems
Supervisor: Prof. Murat KÖKSALAN
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MSc. in Industrial Engineering, Jan. 2002
Middle East Technical University, Ankara-Turkey
Thesis Title: A Mixed Model Flow Line Sequencing Problem with Makespan Minimization
Supervisor: Prof. Ömer KIRCA
Co-Supervisor: Prof. Meral AZĠZOĞLU
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BSc. in Industrial Engineering, 1998
Erciyes University, Kayseri-Turkey
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor: July 2007-ongoing
Industrial Engineering Department,
Erciyes University, Kayseri-Turkey
Visiting Assistant Professor: Sept. 2011-Sept. 2012
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Clemson University, SC, US
Teaching and Research Assistant: April 1999- January 2007
Industrial Engineering Department
Middle East Technical University, Ankara-Turkey
AWARDS & HONORS
2011 (for a year) The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK),
Fellowship for Post Doctoral Research Studies at Clemson University (SC-USA).
2007 (6 months) The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK),
Fellowship for Post Doctoral Research Studies at Arizona State University (USA).
1999-2007 Awarded research assistantships during graduate study.
1998 High Honor Student in the graduates list of Engineering Faculty, Erciyes University.
1998 Ranked 1st in GPA in the graduates list of Industrial Engineering Department, Erciyes
University.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Multiple criteria decision making, Multi-objective optimization problems, Combinatorial
optimization, Evolutionary algorithms, Metaheuristics, Scheduling.
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles (SCI)
Soylu B., B. Kayhan, and M. Köksalan. An Interactive Sorting Method and Its Application to
Sorting Business Sectors. (Under Review)
Soylu B., and S. Kapan Ulusoy. A Preference-ordered Classification for a Multi-objective Max-min
Redundancy Allocation Problem. Computers and Operations Research 2011; 38(12); 1855-1866.
Soylu B. A multi-criteria sorting procedure with Tchebycheff utility function. Computers and
Operations Research 2011; 38(8); 1091-1102.
Soylu B. Integrating Promethee II with the Tchebycheff Function for Multi Criteria Decision
Making. International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making 2010; 9(4); 525-545.
Soylu B., and M. Köksalan. Favorable Weight Based Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiple Criteria
Problems. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation 2010; 14(2); 191-205.
Köksalan M. and B. Soylu, Bicriteria p-hub Location Problem and Evolutionary Algorithms.
INFORMS Journal on Computing 2010; 22(4); 528-542.
Soylu, B., Ö. Kırca and M. Azizoğlu. Flow Shop Sequencing with Synchronous Transfers and
Makespan Minimization. International Journal of Production Research 2007; 45(15); 3311-3331.
Book Chapters
Soylu, B. and Köksalan, M., “An Evolutionary Algorithm for the Multi-objective Multiple
Knapsack Problem,” Cutting-Edge Research Topics on Multiple Criteria Decision Making, MCDM
2009 China, Y.Shi et al. (eds.), ISBN: 9783642022982, Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg,
Communications in Computer and Information Science, 1, 1-8, 2009.
Other Journal Articles
Gökalp, B. and B. Soylu (2011) “Supplier Selection Problem with the Aim of Improving Supplier’s
Processes” Endüstri Mühendisliği Dergisi (accepted) (in Turkish).
Bulut, K. and B. Soylu (2009) “An Analytic Network Model to Evaluate the Workload of Academic
Staff: An Application in Engineering Faculty” Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology of
Erciyes University, Vol. 25, No.1-2, pp.150-167 (in Turkish).
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Soylu, B. and G.B. Yıldız, “A New Decomposition Approach to Determine Efficient Units in Big
DEA Models,” INFORMS 2011 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, US, Nov. 2011.
Akyol, B., G.B. Yıldız and B. Soylu, “A New Approach to Sort Inventory Items and An
Application,” INFORMS 2011 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, US, Nov. 2011 (Poster
presentation).
Soylu, B., Kayhan B. and M. Köksalan (2011), “An Interactive Sorting Method and its Application
to Sorting Sectors”, 21st International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making,
Jyvaskyla-Finland, June 2011.
Soylu, B. and S. Kapan Ulusoy (2010), “A Bi-objective Max-Min Redundancy Allocation Problem
and the Preference-ordered Classification”, XXIV. Mini Euro Conference MEC-EurOpt 2010, Izmir
University of Economics, Turkey, June 2010.
Gökalp B. and B. Soylu. “Supplier Selection Problem with the Aim of Improving Supplier's
Processes ”, 30th National Meeting on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, Sabancı
University, Istanbul, Turkey, June 2010 (in Turkish).
Soylu, B. and M. Ekinci (2009), “A Warehouse Space Allocation Problem in a Carpet Factory
Considering Multiple Criteria”, 23th European Conference on Operational Research, Bonn,
Germany, 5-8 July 2009.
Köksalan, M. and B. Soylu (2009), “An Evolutionary Algorithm for the Multi-objective Multiple
Knapsack Problem”, 20th International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making, China,
July 2009.
Soylu, B. (2009) “A Tchebycheff Utility Function Based Approach for Multiple Criteria Sorting
Problems”, 29th National Meeting on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, Bilkent
University, Ankara, Turkey, June 2009 (in Turkish).
Soylu, B. (2008) “A Multiple Criteria Sorting Approach with Tchebycheff Utility Function”
INFORMS Annual Meeting, Washington-DC, USA, October 2008.
Soylu, B. (2008) “A Tchebycheff Scalarization Based Approach for Multiple Criteria ABC
Inventory Classification Problem”, Proceedings of 28th National Meeting on Operational Research
and Industrial Engineering, Galatasaray University, Istanbul, Turkey, July 2008 (in Turkish).
Soylu, B. (2008) "Multiple Criteria Inventory Classification Problem", HDM 2008 International
Conference on Multivariate Statistical Modeling and High Dimensional Data Mining, Erciyes
University, Kayseri, Turkey, June 2008.
Bulut, K. and B. Soylu “An Analytic Network Model to Evaluate the Workload of Academic Staff:
An Application in Engineering Faculty”, 13th National Ergonomics Congress, Erciyes University,
Kayseri, Turkey, December 2007 (in Turkish).
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “A Bi-criteria Hub Location Problem”, Euro XXII 22nd European
Conference on Operational Research, Prague, Czech Republic, 8-11 July 2007.
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “A Bi-criteria p-Hub Location Problem and Evolutionary Algorithms”,
27th National Meeting on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University,
Izmir, Turkey, July 2007 (in Turkish).
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “A Multi-Criteria Evolutionary Algorithm for Generating the Efficient
Frontier,” INFORMS 2006 International Conference, Hong Kong, June 2006.
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “Evolutionary Search for Efficient Solutions in Multiple Criteria
Combinatorial Optimization,” 18th International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making,
Chania, Greece, June 2006.
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “A Favorable Weight Based Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiobjective
Optimization Problems,” INFORMS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA, November 2005.
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “An Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiobjective Combinatorial
Optimization”, XI ELAVIO Latin American Summer Workshop on Operations Research, Bogota,
Colombia, July 2005.
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “An Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiobjective Combinatorial
Problems”, 25th National Meeting on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, Koç
University, Istanbul, Turkey, July 2005 (in Turkish).
Soylu, B. and M. Köksalan, “An Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiobjective Combinatorial
Optimization Problems”, 35th International Conference of Computers & Industrial Engineering,
Istanbul, Turkey, June 2005.
Soylu, B. “A Genetic Local Search Algorithm for Sequencing Problem on a Synchronous Flow
Line ”, Proceedings of 24th National Meeting on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering,
Gaziantep - Adana, Turkey, June 2004.
Soylu, B. “Application of a Genetic Local Search Algorithm for Sequencing Problem on a
Synchronous Flow Line ”, Euro XX 20th European Conference on Operational Research, 4-7 July
2004, Rhodes-Greece.
Soylu, B., Ö. Kırca and M. Azizoğlu, “A Mixed Model Line Sequencing Problem with Makespan
Minimization”, EURO/INFORMS International Meeting, Istanbul-Turkey, July 2003.
Soylu, B., Ö. Kırca and M. Azizoğlu, “A Mixed Model Line Sequencing Problem with Makespan
Minimization”, 23th Operations Research and Industrial Engineering National Conference,
Yeditepe University, Istanbul- Turkey, July 2002.
SEMINARS & INVITED TALKS
September 2011 Evolutionary Algorithms for Multi-Objective Optimization Problems, Department
of Math. Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, US.
January
2010 Multiple Criteria ABC Analysis and Stock Area Partition Problem, Department
Seminar, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
January 2007 An Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiple Criteria Problems, PhD Defense Seminar,
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
April 2006 An Evolutionary Algorithm for Multiple Criteria Problems, Industrial Engineering
Deparment Seminar, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING
Gazi Bilal Yıldız (expected 2012) “Analyzing Big DEA Models and New Approaches”.
Betül Kayhan (June 2011) “Sectoral Sorting Problem and An Application”, MSc. Thesis, Dept. of
Industrial Eng., Erciyes Univ., Kayseri-Turkey.
Bahar Akyol (August 2011) “A New Approach to Sort Inventory Items and An Application”, MSc.
Thesis, Dept. of Industrial Eng., Erciyes Univ., Kayseri-Turkey.
Burcu Gökalp (July 2010) "Supplier Selection Problem with the Aim of Improving Supplier's
Processes", MSc. Thesis, Dept. of Industrial Eng., Erciyes Univ., Kayseri-Turkey.
Kezban Bulut (August 2009) "Multiple Criteria Evaluation of Transportation Modes Used in
Turkey", MSc. Thesis, Dept. of Industrial Eng., Erciyes Univ., Kayseri-Turkey.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
TUBITAK Career Project 109M577 "Sectoral Sorting Problem and an Application for KOSGEB
Incentives" 04/2010-10/2011.
FBY-09-1006 "Supplier Selection Problem and an Application in a Furniture Factory" 03/200909/2009, Erciyes University Foundation.
FBY-09-1049 "Multiple Criteria Evaluation of Transportation Modes Used in Turkey" 03/200901/2010, Erciyes University Foundation.
FBY-11-3457 “A New Approach for Multiple Criteria ABC Inventory Classification Problem”
04/2011-12/2012, Erciyes University Foundation.
OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS
BOTAġ A.ġ. Norm Kadro OluĢturma Projesi (Determination of descriptive list of permanent
positions and required number of personals in BOTAġ A.ġ.), June 2003-September 2003.
Project Team: Prof. Ö. Saatçioğlu, Assoc.Prof. T. ġen, F. Ökmen, T. Altekin, B. Balçık, B. Soylu,
S. Sözer, D. Türsel Eliiyi, N. Zeylan.
MEMBERSHIPS
2004 – to date
2005 - to date
1999 – to date
2010 – to date
International Society on Multiple Criteria Decision Making
INFORMS, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
ORST, Operational Research Society, Turkey
INFORMS-MCDM Section
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Program Committee Member, IWACI 2010, Suzhou-China.
Organizing Committee Member, 13th National Ergonomics Congress, Kayseri-Turkey 2008.
Journal Manuscript Reviewer
European Journal of Operational Research
IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation
International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making
Networks
Computers & Industrial Engineering
Annals of Operations Research
Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology of Erciyes University
Endüstri Mühendisliği Dergisi
TEACHING
Courses Taught at Erciyes University
 ENM 107 Industrial Engineering Orientation – Fall 2007, 2010
 ENM 109 Computer I – Fall 2007, 2008, 2009
 ENM 110 C Programming – Spring 2008
 ENM 214 Production and Service Systems – Fall 2007
 ENM 427 Project Management and Network Analysis – Spring 2009, 2010, 2011
 ENM 453 Optimization Methods in Engineering – Fall 2008, 2009
 ENM 456 Scheduling – Spring 2008
 ENM 503 Engineering Optimization – Fall 2007, 2008
 ENM 526 Multiple Criteria Decision Making – Spring 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Courses Assisted at Middle East Technical University
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IE 333 Work Systems Analysis & Design : Fall 2006
IE 372 Simulation : Spring 2006
IE 361 Operations Research III : Fall 2005
IE 322 Production Planning : Spring 2005
IE 266 Engineering Statistics II : Fall 2004
IE 265 Engineering Statistics I : Spring 2004
IE 454 Network Flows and Project Management : Fall 2003
IE 453 Topics in Optimization : Spring 2003
ES 303 Statistical Methods for Engineers : Spring 2002
IE 424 Scheduling : Spring 2001
IE 404 Management for Engineers : Fall 2003, Fall 2002, Fall 2000, Fall 1999
IE 102 Industrial Engineering Orientation : Spring 2002, Spring 2000
IE 428 Systems Design : Spring 2000, Spring 2001
ADMINISTRATIVE WORK
2011 2007 2003 – 2006
2002 – 2004
2001 – 2003
1999 - 2003
Chair of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Industrial Engineering
Department, Erciyes University, Kayseri
Member of the Student Course Equivalence Committee, Industrial Engineering
Department, Erciyes University, Kayseri
Member of Engineering Management Certificate Program Committee,
Industrial Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Member of TOR Journal Committee (Editorial Assistant of Transactions on
Operational Research Journal), Industrial Engineering Department, Middle East
Technical University, Ankara
Member of IE 428 Systems Design Committee, Industrial Engineering
Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Member of ORST (Operational Research Society, Turkey) Committee, Industrial
Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Proficient in the use of C/C++, MS Office.
IE related softwares: Cplex, Gurobi, GLPK, AIMMS, Lindo/Lingo, Gams, Matlab, Minitab,
Mathematica, Arena.