Dr. John Blake

Professor

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Biography

John Blake is a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Dalhousie University. His research focuses on operational research applied to healthcare, specifically in simulation optimization in various healthcare processes. He has expertise in addressing issues related to patient waiting times, operating room scheduling, and inventory logistics in medical settings. Blake has published multiple papers in recognized journals and has received several awards for his contributions to the field, including a teaching award from Dalhousie University and the Canadian Operational Research Society's Service Award. He holds a BASc and a PhD from the University of Toronto. Blake is actively involved in professional societies and serves in leadership roles within them. His work has been recognized both nationally and internationally, making significant impacts in healthcare operational research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Industrial Engineering with a focus on healthcare applications.

Awards

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Health Care Paper

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Dalhousie Industrial Engineering Students Teaching Award

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Canadian Operational Research Society, Service Award

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Canadian Operational Research Society, Honourable Mention

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Medical Research Council Canada, Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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NSERC PGS-B Graduate Fellowship

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Province Ontario Graduate Scholarship

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University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science, J.W. Billes Open Admission Scholarship