IORA
Established in November 2016, IORA conducts research on the optimization, analysis and management of service systems, including model formulation, algorithm design, analysis of service strategies, and software development.
IORA is working with local companies to optimize resource allocation and utilization, as well as developing a cutting-edge solver to tackle large-scale complex models that are often encountered in the field of data analytics.
Our Vision
Establish the Institute as a centre of excellence to integrate Operations Research with Data Analytics, giving new impetus to fundamental research to promote the adoption of prescriptive analytics in academia and industry, attracting and nurturing top talents (faculty and students) for the profession.
Our Mission
- To develop world-class research programs to modernize the practice of Operations Research in this new data-intensive environment.
- To modernize the teaching and nurture a new generation of PhD students that are well versed in the tools and theories of Data Analytics and Operations Research.
- To leverage on the combined expertise of NUS faculties in related areas while establishing a centre of excellence in the field of Operations Research and Analytics.
IORA cornerstone goals in NUS will be
- Contribute to Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative.
- Enhance NUS’ global standing.
- Perform game-changing research and translation that will mark out Singapore’s operational effectiveness internationally.
- Develop new PhD programme under the institute.
IORA Organizational Structure
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