Felipe Aros-Vera

Felipe Aros-Vera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Ohio University. He holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, along with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.14

Research Focus

Dr. Aros-Vera's research interests are diverse and include:

• Humanitarian Logistics
• Operations Research
• Transportation Engineering
• Human Trafficking Networks

His work primarily involves using mathematical optimization and operations research techniques to model complex systems, such as disaster supply chains and human trafficking networks. He has collaborated with various institutions, including IBM and the Cuyahoga Human Trafficking Task Force, and has conducted fieldwork following disasters to inform his research.145

Professional Contributions

Dr. Aros-Vera is actively involved in professional organizations:

• He serves as co-chair of the AMR20(1) Subcommittee on Humanitarian Relief at the Transportation Research Board.
• He participates in the College of Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management at the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) and is a member of the Section on Location Analysis at INFORMS.24

Awards and Recognition

He has received several awards, including:

• The 2020 Outstanding Mentor Award from the Cutler Scholars Program at Ohio University.
• Finalist for the 2017 Franz Edelman Award by INFORMS.
• The 2014 Thomas Archibald Bedford Prize from RPI.14

Dr. Aros-Vera's contributions to his field are reflected in his numerous publications in reputable journals, which address topics such as disaster response logistics and econometric models related to human trafficking.34