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Personal profile
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“Most companies have a lot of data and it is critical for them to know how to use it. My work is on developing mathematical models to integrate real-world data with operational decision making.”
Research profile
Alp Akcay is an Associate Professor in the Operations, Planning, Accounting and Control (OPAC) group at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research interests include statistical decision making under uncertainty, simulation design and analysis, and approximate dynamic programming with applications in manufacturing, maintenance, and supply chain management.
Academic background
Alp Akcay received his PhD in Operations Management from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University (2013). The title of his PhD dissertation is “Statistical Estimation Problems in Inventory Control.” Dr. Akcay holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Sabanci University (2008) and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Boğaziçi University (2006). Prior to joining TU Eindhoven, dr. Akcay has worked as an assistant professor at Bilkent University (2013-2015).
Affiliated with
Member of INFORMS, MSOM (Manufacturing and Service Operations) Society, and I-SIM (Informs Simulation Society).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Operations Management, Carnegie Mellon University
Award Date: 31 May 2013
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DARA: Data Analytics for Trade Lane Risk Assessments and Control (DARA)
Akçay, A. E., Zhang, Y. & Faghih Roohi, S.
1/06/17 → 31/05/19
Project: Research direct
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MANTIS (662189 ECSEL-2014-1) Cyber Physical System based Proactive Collaborative Maintenance
van Houtum, G. J. A. N. & Akçay, A. E.
1/05/15 → 31/07/18
Project: Research direct
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Net.act. GP-OML - 2022-2024
Adan, I. J. B. F., de Kok, A. G., van Jaarsveld, W. L., Akçay, A. E., van Houtem, M., Sens, F. & Kramer, G.
2/09/22 → 30/06/24
Project: Research direct
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Lane Analysis & Route Advisor
Zhang, Y., Akçay, A. E., Reshadat, V. & Zervanou, K.
1/07/19 → 31/12/21
Project: Research direct
Research output
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Machine tools with hidden defects: optimal usage for maximum lifetime value
Akcay, A., Topan, E. & Van Houtum, G., 2 Jan 2021, In: IISE Transactions. 53, 1, p. 74-87 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Remaining useful lifetime prediction via deep domain adaptation
da Costa, P. R. D. O., Akçay, A., Zhang, Y. & Kaymak, U., 1 Mar 2020, In: Reliability Engineering and System Safety. 195, 13 p., 106682.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile135 Citations (SciVal)439 Downloads (Pure) -
The benefits of state aggregation with extreme-point weighting for assemble-to-order systems
Nadar, E., Akcay, A., Akan, M. & Scheller-Wolf, A., 1 Jul 2018, In: Operations Research. 66, 4, p. 1040-1057 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Input uncertainty in stochastic simulations in the presence of dependent discrete input variables
Akcay, A. & Biller, B., 2 Oct 2018, In: Journal of Simulation. 12, 4, p. 295-306 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Improved inventory targets in the presence of limited historical demand data
Akcay, A., Biller, B. & Tayur, S., 18 Feb 2011, In: Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. 13, 3, p. 297-309 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
30 Citations (SciVal)19 Downloads (Pure)
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Journal of Simulation (Journal)
Alp E. Akçay (Editorial board member)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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2019 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2019
Alp Akçay (Member of programme committee)
May 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
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Research trends in smart maintenance: Data, models, and decisions.
Alp Akçay (Keynote speaker)
21 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Professional
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2018 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2018
Alp Akçay (Member of programme committee)
May 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
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2017 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2017
Alp E. Akçay (Member of programme committee)
May 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific