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We specialize in modeling and optimizing the performance and robustness of cyber-physical-social systems, as well as measuring and optimizing the resilience of interdependent networks. Our team is comprised of experts in decentralized and distributed control and optimization models, and we are currently working on a variety of exciting projects.
Our research interests focus on finding ways to improve the efficiency and resilience of complex systems that combine physical, digital, and social elements. We use advanced modeling and optimization techniques to develop new approaches to managing these systems.
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Is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of industrial and systems engineering. He holds two Ph.D. degrees, one in Engineering with a focus on Operations Research and Risk and Resilience from Universidad de los Andes, and another in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Infrastructure Design and Recovery and Risk and Resilience from Rice University. Additionally, he has a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Universidad de los Andes.
Dr. González’s research interests are centered around developing analytical and computational tools for resilient cyber-physical-social systems under natural and human-made hazards. He also works on optimizing the design and recovery of interdependent infrastructure networks and modeling and controlling the dynamics of complex systems. Moreover, he has expertise in developing decentralized and distributed control and optimization models.
Throughout his career, Dr. González has received several awards and honors, including the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award from The University of Oklahoma’s Latinx Coalition, the Dissertation Excellence Award for his Ph.D. students, and the Best Paper Award for his work “Interdependent Network Recovery Games” in Risk Analysis.
He serves as the Secretary of the Decision Analysis and Risk Specialty Group of The Society for Risk Analysis and has been recognized with the NSF Enabling Fellowship Award from the NSF Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Dr. González has published extensively in various forms, including refereed journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, and presentations, covering a wide range of topics. His research has practical applications in pandemic policy decision-making, supply chain network restoration, infrastructure system restoration, and the optimization of interdependent network resilience.
His contributions have been acknowledged in prestigious conferences like the Annual Meeting of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) and the IEEE International Conference on Big Data.
In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. González has been recognized for his excellence in mathematics and chemistry competitions during his student days.
As an educator, Dr. González has an extensive teaching experience in various courses related to industrial and systems engineering. He has served as a mentor and advisor for numerous doctoral and master’s students, guiding them through their research and academic endeavors.
In terms of service, Dr. González actively participates in various committees at the department, college, and university levels, demonstrating his dedication to the academic community. He also engages in community outreach and serves as a mentor and co-organizer of the Colombian Night at OU, an important cultural event for the Colombian and Latin American community.
Furthermore, Dr. González has received grants and funding for his research projects, enabling him to conduct groundbreaking work in the field of industrial and systems engineering.
In summary, Dr. Andrés D. González is an esteemed researcher, exceptional educator, and committed leader in the field of industrial and systems engineering. His contributions and achievements have made a significant impact on the understanding and advancement of resilience and risk analysis in interconnected systems.
