Field(s) of Expertise/Research Area(s)

Humanitarian logistics, nonprofit and public sector applications, vehicle routing and resource allocation, performance measurement, heuristics

Biography

I am interested in modeling and solving public/nonprofit sector problems. In my research, I developed mathematical models and analytical tools to improve the performance of humanitarian relief chains and logistics operations.

Research

• Balcik, B., Beamon, B.M. and Smilowitz, K., “Last Mile Distribution in Humanitarian Relief”, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2008, 12(2), 51-63.

 

•  Balcik, B. and Beamon, B.M., “Facility Location in Humanitarian Relief”, International  Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications, 2008, 11(2), 101-121.

 

•  Beamon, B.M. and Balcik, B., “Performance Measurement in Humanitarian Relief Chains”, International Journal of Public Sector Management, 2008, 21(1), 4-25.

Honors and Awards

• Teaching Assistant Innovator Award, University of Washington College of Engineering (2007).
• Outstanding Graduate Female Award, University of Washington Society of Women Engineers (2006, 2008).
• Clairmont L. Egtvedt Fellowship (2006-2007).
• Graduate School Top Scholar Award, University of Washington (2005).