Dr. Alexander Engau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Dalhousie University. He has a strong academic background in optimization and operations research, having obtained a Master’s degree from the University of Kaiserslautern in Management Mathematics and a Ph.D. from Clemson University in Mathematical Sciences. His professional work emphasizes the development of optimization-based models to analyze decision-making scenarios involving trade-offs, risks, and uncertainties. His research interests are particularly focused on logistics, transportation, supply chain management, managerial economics, and engineering finance, alongside classification learning and data analytics. Dr. Engau is committed to delivering high-quality education and has been recognized for his teaching excellence. He has authored numerous publications in reputable journals, contributing significantly to the fields of management science and optimization.