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Turgay Ayer is the Virginia C. Joseph C. Mello Chair Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He directs the Business Intelligence and Healthcare Analytics Center and has a courtesy appointment at Emory University's School of Medicine. His research focuses on healthcare analytics, artificial intelligence in medicine, and socially responsible operations. With over 80 peer-reviewed articles published in leading journals across management, engineering, and health policy, Ayer's work has received significant media attention. He has influenced major healthcare policies in the U.S. and U.K. through his innovative research in healthcare optimization. Furthermore, Ayer teaches interdisciplinary courses related to AI and healthcare engineering, contributing to the education of future medical professionals. His work is backed by $3 million in grant funding from organizations like the National Science Foundation. He is an active member of INFORMS and has held several leadership positions within the organization, particularly in areas related to health applications research.
Business Intelligence Healthcare Analytics Center • Atlanta, GA
Overseeing operations and research in healthcare analytics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA
Conducting research and providing expertise in public health operations.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.