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Jasenka Rakas is a Continuing Lecturer in Civil Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as the Deputy Director of the UC Berkeley National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR). Rakas has pioneered methods and models for analyzing the impact of equipment outages on airspace performance and has conducted significant research in controller-pilot communications and airport operations planning. Over her career, she has authored or co-authored more than 100 publications and has participated in over 200 high-level presentations globally. Her research interests include National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure performance investment analysis, air traffic flow management, and the integration of new aviation technologies. Rakas is currently focusing on projects related to Environmental Performance Assessment for Airport Developments and Robust Optimization Models for Aviation Infrastructure Investments, addressing significant challenges in modernizing aviation operations to enhance sustainability and efficiency.
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