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2025

Great Wrap-up of Winter Simulation Conference 2025 in Seattle!

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Great wrap-up from the Winter Simulation Conference! As always, conferences are such a fantastic experience — our research group presentations, the feedback, the fresh ideas, seeing real industry applications, and, of course, catching up with old friends, students, and colleagues, and making new connections.

Congratulations to Jose Arvizu on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!

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Congratulations to Jose Arvizu on the successful defense of his Master’s thesis, “Digital Twin for Real-Time Monitoring and Control of Conveyor Systems Using FlexSim, AI and PLC Integration.” This accomplishment highlights his dedication to advancing the field of intelligent manufacturing through rigorous research. His work contributes to the integration of simulation, artificial intelligence, and automation for enhanced real-time monitoring and control of industrial systems.

Congratulations to Peggy C. Discenza on Her Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!

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Congratulations to Peggy C. Discenza on successfully defending your Master’s thesis, “Sustainable Agriculture Through Data-Driven Land and Soil Management for Rural Farming Communities”! The use of AI/ML algorithms for crop prediction and the understanding of data-driven methods for soil management are key innovations that will significantly enhance agricultural sustainability. Your dedication to advancing sustainable farming practices through data-driven approaches is truly commendable!

Wrap-up of “Computer Simulation Applications” Course in Spring 2025!

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We wrapped up the Spring 2025 “Computer Simulation Applications” class with outstanding project presentations, great discussions, delicious food, and lots of fun! 🎉 Students showcased impressive simulations and real-world problem-solving skills. A big thank you to everyone for your hard work and energy throughout the semester—what a great way to end the course on a high note!👏💻🍕

Congratulations to Alan Corral Lopez on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!

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Congratulations to Alan Corral Lopez on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “A Digital Twin Approach to Job Shop Scheduling: Simulation and Optimization in AnyLogic.” his achievement highlights his dedication to advancing intelligent manufacturing through simulation-driven insights. His work exemplifies the integration of digital technologies to optimize complex systems, and we’re proud of his contribution to the field. Well done!

Digital Twin Demo at IMSE Day 2025

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It was an exciting day as we presented our poster and showcased the Digital Twin research for the conveyor system, led by Jose Arvizu, a talented Master’s student in Computer Engineering. His work demonstrates the power of real-time modeling and simulation to optimize manufacturing processes.

Spring Into Fun with Mid-Semester Lab Bash

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The Spring Lab Party was such a blast! We had amazing food and tons of laughs while celebrating the Spring semester. It was the perfect chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy quality time with friends and family. It’s going to be even better next time!

2024

Congratulations to Dana Zamorano on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!

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Congratulations to Dana Zamorano on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “Optimal Route Planning Considering Microlevel Sequence of Delivery Tasks Using Computer Simulation.” 🎓 His work brings valuable insights into logistics optimization through simulation modeling. Dana’s dedication, innovation, and analytical skills truly shine in this research—an impressive milestone and well-deserved success! 👏📊 Best wishes on your next journey!

Congratulations to Atikur Rahman on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!

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Congratulations to S.M. Atikur Rahman on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “Integrating Machine Learning and Simulation for Resource Planning of Hospital Systems based on Predicted Length of Stay!” His innovative work combines machine learning and simulation to improve hospital resource planning, showcasing his dedication and expertise. We’re incredibly proud of his achievement and excited to see what comes next!

Won the Runner-Up Position in the HSPI-2024 Simulation Competition

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We are thrilled to share that our team recently participated in the FlexSim simulation building competition at the 2024 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) Conference and emerged as the runner-up! This competition brought together some of the brightest minds in healthcare systems simulation, and we were proud to showcase our skills and innovative approach to solving real-world challenges.