Research Assistant at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Vala Rahmati is a Research Assistant and PhD candidate in Operations Research at Southern Methodist University with a decade of experience applying optimization and data analytics to large-scale, real-world problems. She designs time-expanded network models for disaster management and integrates Benders Decomposition with machine learning to accelerate classical algorithms and improve response strategies. With a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Amirkabir University and teaching experience, she combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on modeling and pedagogy. Based in Dallas, she has interned in industry settings like H-E-B, bringing an applied perspective that helps translate research into operational impact. An under-the-radar strength is her knack for bridging algorithmic rigor with practical implementation details that make advanced methods usable in crisis scenarios.
10 years of coding experience
Amirkabir University of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Operations Research, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Operations Research at Southern Methodist University
High School Diploma, Mathematics, High School Diploma, Mathematics at National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)
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Vala Rahmati - Research Assistant at Southern Methodist University