Burcu B. Keskin
Past Awards
2023
Innovative Applications in Analytics Award:
Second Place
Winning material:
Analytical Pipeline for Identifying Potential Sex Trafficking Victims in Commercial Sex Ad Data
2022
Prize for the Teaching of the OR/MS Practice:
Winner(s)

Citation:
The teaching of OR/MS practice is built on course variety, innovative materials, and classroom presence. However, truly achieving teaching excellence is demonstrated when students think critically and can use their knowledge to solve real-life operational challenges. Dr. Keskin’s accomplishments exceed all these criteria. Her teaching approach – described by former students as “inspirational, empowering, and providing superior mentorship” – has benefited a constant stream of successful practitioners.
2018
Paper Competition:
Finalist
Winning material:
A Decomposition-Based Heuristic for Stochastic Emergency Routing Problems
2013
Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in the Practice of Advanced Analytics and Operations Research:
Finalist
Winning material:
An Integrated Load Planning Algorithm for Outbound Logistics Optimization
Moving Spirit Award for Forums:
Awardee(s)

2008
Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in the Practice of Advanced Analytics and Operations Research:
Finalist
2006
Judith Liebman Award:
Awardee(s)