Susan M. Sanchez

Professor of Operations Research

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA  93943

THESIS SUPERVISION

Ph.D. Dissertations

As Dissertation Chair:

MOEENI, FARHAD, “A Taguchi Framework for Designing Robust Just-In-Time Systems with Kanban,” Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Arizona, 1992.

As Dissertation Committee Member:

TOLLEFSON, ERIC, Major, U.S. Army, “Formulations for Optimal Multinomial Selection,\rdquo; H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, May 2012.

HERNANDEZ, ALEJANDRO, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, “Breaking Barriers to Design Dimensions in Nearly Orthogonal Latin Hypercubes,” Ph.D. in Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2008. Advisor: Thomas Locas, Department of Operations Research.

CIOPPA, THOMAS M., Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, “Efficient Nearly Orthogonal and Space-filling Experimental Designs for High-dimensional Complex Models,” Ph.D. in Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School, September 2002.  Advisor:  Thomas Lucas, Department of Operations Research.

PARMENTER, DAVID A., “The Operational Impact of Increased Parts Commonality in a MRP System,” Ph.D. in Decision Sciences, University of Arizona, 1992.

PARK, HONG SHIK, “Reexamining the Relationship Between Demographic Similarity and Turnover: The Case of Top Management Groups,”  Ph.D. in Management and Policy, University of Arizona, 1991.

DENNIS, ALAN R., “Parallelism, Anonymity, Structure and Group Size in Electronic Meetings,” Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona, 1991.

LEE, HEESEOK, “Data Allocation in Computer Networks,” Ph.D. in Decision Sciences, University of Arizona, 1991.

EASTON, GEORGE K., “Group Decision Support Systems Versus Face-to-face Communication for Collaborative Group Work:  An Empirical Investigation,” Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona, 1988.

EASTON, ANNETTE C., “An Experimental Investigation of Automated Versus Manual Support for Stakeholder Identification and Assumption Surfacing in Small Groups,”  Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona, 1988.

Masters Theses: Advisor or Co-Advisor

SCHULZ, CARSTEN, Commander, German Navy, "Study of transportation and its planning resources in the German Joint Support Service" MS in Operations Research, June 2010.

LITTRELL, WILLIAM K., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, “Collaborative On-line Reconnaissance Provider Operationally Responsive Attack Link (CORPORAL): Determining networking effects on ground forces in an urban environment.” M.S. in Operations Research, March 2010.

GILL, TRAVIS J, Lieutenant, U. S. Navy, "Carrier air wing tactics incorporating the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System (NUCAS)" MS in Operations Research, March 2010.

BAEZ, FRANCISCO R., Major, U. S. Army, "Combat Service Support Soldier Network-enabled Operations," MS in Operations Research, June 2008.

JACKSON, JOHN B., Major, U. S. Marine Corps, "Exploring the Importance of Information Superiority to the Decision Maker," MS in Operations Research, June 2008.

SEITZ, THORSTEN, Commander, German Navy, "Representing Urban Cultural Geography in Stabilization Operations: Social Network Model," MS in Operations Research, June 2008.

OH, REGINE PEI TZE, DSO National Laboratories, Singapore, "Fractional factorial controlled sequential bifurcation: efficient factor screening through divide and discard", MS in Operations Research, December 2007. (MORS/Tisdale Finalist)

OLIVER, DEREK M., Major, U.S. Air Force, "An Alternative Optimization Model and Robust Experimental Design for the Assignment Scheduling Capability for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (ASC-U) Simulation", MS in Operations Research, June 2007. (Outstanding Thesis Recognition)

PARK, Si-Won, Captain, Republic Of Korea Army, "Analysis of Interactions of Logistics Elements of K-1 Tracked Vehicles in Republic Of Korea Army by Using Simulation Model", MS in Operations Research, June 2007.

VALDEZ, EDWARD, Lieutenant, U. S. Navy, "Analysis Of Change In Population Stance On Infrastructure Using A Cultural Geography Model For Stability Operations" MS in Operations Research, September 2009.

HO, SZE-TEK TERENCE, Captain, Singapore Army, "Investigating ground swarm robotics using agent based simulation", M.S. in Operations Research, December 2006. (Outstanding Thesis recognition)

RICHARDSON, EARL, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps "Analysis of the Distributive Capabilities of a Future Force Warrior Small Combat Unit", (Restricted) M.S. in Operations Research, September 2006. (Marine Corps Association Superior Service Award)

SICKINGER, LISA, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "Effectiveness of Non-Lethal Capabilities in a Maritime Environment", M.S. in Operations Research, September 2006. (MORS/Tisdale Finalist, Surface Navy Association Award for Academic Excellence)

BOSCHÉ , KERRY N., Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve, "An Empirical Evaluation of a Factor Effects Screening Procedure for Exploring Complex Simulation Models", M.S. in Operations Research, June 2006.

NANNINI, CHRISTOPHER, Major, U.S. Army, "Analysis of the Assignment Scheduling Capability for UAVs (ASC-U) Simulation Tool", M.S. in Operations Research, June 2006. (MORS/Tisdale Finalist)

ANG, HAN HIONG, Civilian, Singapore Technologies Engineering, "The Effects of Military Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures on Peace Support Operations in Representative Iraqi Towns", M.S. in Operations Research, December 2005.

CHANG, KOK MENG, Civilian, Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency, "The Performance of Edge Organizations in a Collaborative Task", M.S. in Operations Research, December 2005.

LIANG, LAWRENCE A. H., Civilian Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agenc, "The Use of Agent-Based Simulation for Cooperative Sensing of the Battlefield", M.S. in Operations Research, December 2005.

GUN, SUAT KURSAT, First Lieutenant, Turkish Army, "Evaluating Sunni Participation in an Election in a Representative Iraqi Town", M.S. in MOVES, September 2005.

TAN, PENG SOON, Republic of Singapore Ministry of Defense, "The Impact of Martial Law on a Representative Iraqi Town," M.S. in Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2004. Advisor: Professor Susan Sanchez, Department of Operations Research; Second Reader: LCOL Thomas M. Cioppa, TRADOC.

CASON, R. KEMP, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, "An Analysis of the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Small Unit Defensive Operations in an Urban Environment," M.S. in Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. Advisor: Professor Susan Sanchez, Department of Operations Research; Second Reader: Visiting Professor Paul Sanchez, Operations Research Department.

STEELE, MELISSA J., Ensign, United States Navy, "Agent-Based Simulation of Unmanned Surface Vehicles: A Force in the Fleet, " June 2004, Advisor: Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research, Second Reader: LCDR Russell Gottfried, USN, Department of Operations Research.

MILTON, REBECCA M., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, “Using Agent Based Modeling to Examine the Logistical Chain of the Seabase, M.S. in Operations Research, September 2003,  Advisor:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research, Second Reader:  Major Lloyd Brown, U.S. Marine Corps. (MORS/Tisdale Finalist)

WOLF, ERIC S., Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, “Using Agent-based Distillations to Explore Logistics Support to Urban, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief Operations, M.S. in Operations Research, September 2003,  Advisor:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research, Co-Advisor:  Dr. Niki Goerger, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Center, Second Reader:  Major Lloyd Brown, U.S. Marine Corps.

DENISON, HARVEY, Major, U.S. Army,  “A Framework for Army Reserve Recruiting Analysis:  Enlistment to Initial Training, M.S. in Operations Research, June 2003,  Advisor:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research, Second Reader:  Senior Lecturer David H. Olwell, Department of Operations Research.

WU, HSIN-FU, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Spectral Analysis and Sonification of Simulation Data Generated in a Frequency Domain Experiment, M.S. in Operations Research, September 2002, Co-Advisors:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez and Lieutenant Commander Russell Shilling, U.S. Navy, Department of Operations Research, Second Reader:  Visiting Professor Paul J. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research.

Masters Theses: Second Reader or Associate Advisor

ARSLAN, OMER and KEMIK, ERNUR, 1st Lieutenants, Turkish Air Force, "Modeling Reconnaissance Squadron Workflow Using Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and Analyzing Several Measures of Effectiveness" MS in MOVES, September 2010.

CAMUR, SERHAT, Captain, Turkish Air Force, "A Simulation Tool For The Duties Of Computer Specialist Non-commissioned Officers On A Turkish Air Force Base" MS in Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES), September 2009.

MAYNARD, PAMELYN L., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1): Sleep, Fatigue, and Aviator Performance Study." M.S. in Human Systems Integration, December 2008. Advisor: Associate Professor Nita L. Miller; Second Reader: Professor Susan M. Sanchez.

AZIMETLI, MUSTAFA, 1st Lieutenant, Turkish Air Force, "Simulation of Flight Operations and Pilot Duties in LANTIRN Squadrons," MS in Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES), June 2008.

WALDRON, CHRISTOPER A., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, "Logistically sustaining afloat-staged special operations forces through an LPD-17 class single-ship seabase", MS in Operations Research, March 2007. (MORS/Tisdale Finalist)

ALLEN, TIMOTHY E., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, " An Analysis of the Navigational Accuracy of the REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2004. Advisor: Arnold H. Buss, Research Assistant Professor, MOVES Institute. Second Reader: Professor Susan Sanchez, Department of Operations Research. (MORS/Tisdale finalist)

BAIRD, JOSEPH A., Captain, U.S. Army,  “Measuring Information Gain in the Objective Force,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2003, Advisor:  Lieutenant Colonel Eugene P. Paulo, U.S. Army, Department of Operations Research,  Co-advisor:  Major Alvin F. Crowder, U.S. Army,  Second Reader:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research.

NGUYEN, JOHN LOC, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “The Effects of Reversing Sleep-wake Cycles on  Sleep and Fatigue on the Crew of USS John C. Stennis,” M.S. in Operations Research, September 2002, Advisor:  Research Assistant Professor Nita L. Miller, Department of Operations Research, Second Readers:  Associate Professor Samuel Buttrey and Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research. 

CROW, MASON W., Captain, U.S. Army, “Multiple Sensor Credit Apportionment, M.S. in Operations Research, June 2002, Co-Advisors:  LTC Eugene P. Paulo, USA, Department of Operations Research and MAJ Sergio Posadas, USA.  Second Reader:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research.

Perryman, Theodore M., Major, U.S. Army, “Applying Industrial Design Best Practices in the Acquisition of Soldier Equipment,” M.S. in Systems Management, March 2002, Advisor:  Research Assistant Professor Nita L. Miller, Department of Operations Research, Associate Advisor:  Professor Susan M. Sanchez, Department of Operations Research.


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