Dr. Derya Demirtas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Derya Demirtas is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in operations research and optimization within the healthcare sector. Her research primarily focuses on data analytics, location theory, and emergency response systems. She has published several papers in prestigious journals including 'Management Science' and the 'European Journal of Operational Research'. Demirtas has received notable grants such as the Dutch Research Council Veni talent grant and awards for her contributions to public health research. She holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and a double major in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University, an MMath in Combinatorics & Optimization from the University of Waterloo, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto. Alongside her research, she serves as a chair on the UT Examination Board and has been involved with various committees to enhance education in management sciences. Her work includes optimization projects in public health, particularly focusing on improving response times for cardiac arrest cases and healthcare logistics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Teaches courses in Industrial Engineering and focuses on research in operational techniques for health services.

Awards

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Dutch Research Council (NWO) Veni Talent Grant

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American Heart Association Young Investigator Award

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Poster Award National Association EMS Physicians

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Awarded place in INFORMS Section Public Sector Operations Research paper competition

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Awarded place in INFORMS Case Competition

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
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  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.