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Shane G. Henderson is a Charles W. Lake, Jr. Professor in the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering at Cornell University. His overall professional goal is to contribute to research in learning theory and its applications, particularly in stochastic simulation and applied probability, with an emphasis on optimization. He is significantly interested in applications with strong societal relevance, such as bike sharing systems, medical scheduling, and ambulance planning. His primary research interests focus on the interplay between optimization and simulation. He is particularly engaged in structured simulation optimization and seeks to develop algorithms that are robust and efficient, often working in parallel computing environments. Specific applications of his research include MRI scheduling, radiation treatment planning, call center planning, and yacht match racing. Shane has also contributed to complex systems, network science, health systems, and transportation systems engineering.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaches courses in probability, statistics, simulation, and mathematical modeling while employing a problem-driven learning approach.
Department of Architecture