MUHAMMET SİNAN KAYALIGİL

PERSONAL
EDUCATION
DISSERTATION AND THESIS
WORK EXPERIENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
THESIS AND DISSERTATION ADVISING
RESEARCH INTERESTS
REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
ACCEPTED REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED TO REFEREED JOURNALS
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
FUNDED APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

PERSONAL

Nationality : Turkish
Date of Birth : June 8, 1956
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Married
Children : One son

Mailing Address :

Industrial Engineering Department
METU-Ankara 06531 TURKEY
Telephone: +90 312 210 22 68
Fax : +90 312 210 12 68
E-mail : skayali@metu.edu.tr

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EDUCATION

• Doctorate : Doctor of Engineering (1983-1985) Industrial Engineering, Louisiana Tech. University
  (1981-1983) Systems Engineering, Clemson University (transferred to LTU)
• Master's : M.Sc. (1979-1981) Industrial Engineering, Middle East Technical University, TURKEY.
• Bachelor's : B.S. (1973-1978) Industrial Engineering, Middle East Technical University, TURKEY.
• High School : Diploma (1966-1973) Diyarbakir Anatolia High School, TURKEY.

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DISSERTATION AND THESIS

• An Implicit Enumeration Approach to Optimal Sequencing in Recovery from Air Base Attacks, D.Eng. Dissertation, (Advisor : Michael Harnett).
• Stochastic Linear Control Applications in Production-Inventory Control, M.S. Thesis, (Advisor : Kudret Yurtseven).

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Industrial Engineering Dept., Middle East Tech. University, October 2003 - present ( Professor)

Industrial Engineering Dept., Middle East Tech. University, October 1994 - present (Associate Professor)

Mechanical Engineering Dept., Eastern Mediterrenean University, September 1993-September 1994 (Associate Professor)

Industrial Engineering Dept., Middle East Tech. University, November 1991 - August 1993 (Associate Professor)

Industrial Engineering Dept., Middle East Tech. University, April 1986-November 1991 (Assistant Professor)

Industrial Engineering Dept., Louisiana Tech.University, July 1983 - August 1985 (Research Assistant)

Systems Engineering Dept., Clemson University, August 1981-June 1983 (Research Assistant)

Industrial Engineering Dept., Middle East Tech.University, November 1979-July 1981 (Teaching Assistant)

Turkish Nitrogen Industry, Inc., September 1978-October 1979 (Project Engineer)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate courses taught

1. Network Analysis and Project Management (at Middle East Tech. University)
2. Computer Programming (at Louisiana Tech. University)
3. Industrial Engineering Orientation (at Middle East Tech. University)
4. Fundamentals of Operations Research (at Middle East Tech. University)
5. Operational Research II (at Middle East Tech. University)         
6. Engineering Statistics (at Middle East Tech. University)
7. Systems Design (at Middle East Tech. University)
8. Production Planning and Inventory Control (at Middle East Tech. University)
9. Topics in Order and Lot Scheduling (at Middle East Tech.University)
10. Work Study (at Middle East Technical Univarsity)
11. Manufacturing Systems Simulation (Eastern Mediterranean University)
12. Manufacturing Engineering (Eastern Mediterranean University)
13. Industrial Management (Eastern Mediterranean University)
14. Engineering Economy (Eastern Mediterranean University)

Graduate courses taught (all at Middle East Tech. University)

1. Dynamic Decision Models
2. Discrete Optimization
3. Linear Optimization
4. Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling
5. Topics in Production Management (Make-to-Order Production)
6. Production Systems Analysis            
7. System Simulation
8. Graduate Seminar (in Aggregate Production Planning)
9. Graduate Seminar (in Lot Scheduling Problems)
10. Group Research (on Modeling in Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
11. Graduate Seminar (in Capacity Expansion Problems)

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THESIS AND DISSERTATION ADVISING

1. Allocation of Inspection Effort in Multi Stage Non Serial Production Systems, (M.S. Thesis by Özgür Karaca), February 1988.
2. Bounding and Dominance Approaches in Improving the Efficieny of Branch and Bound Solutions to Single Item Capacitated Lot Size Problems, (M.S. Thesis by Kudret Demirli), February 1988.
3. An Emprical Evaluation of Alternative Forecasting Combination Models, (M.S. Thesis by Hakan Adanalı), May 1988.
4. An Iterative Solution Procedure For Improving Feasibility in Hierarchical Production Planning, (M.S. Thesis by F.Can Çetinkaya), May 1988.
5. Integrated Use of Linear and Dynamic Programming in a Beef Feedlot Management Problem, (M.S. Thesis by F.Uner Karakullukçu), December 1988.
6. Decision Support System Application in a Make-to-Order Flowshop, (M.S. Thesis by Çi¤dem Yata), February 1989.
7. Part-Mix Allocation In Automated Equipment Acquisition Decision, (M.S. Thesis by A.Nurseda Yavuz), September 1989.
8. Optimal Release Policy with Job Anticipation in Single Stage Manufacturing (M.S. Thesis by Birsel Sandikci), February 1991.
9. Multiple Target Search Problem: A Solution in Discrete Space (M.S. Thesis by Adalet Önel) April, 1993.
10. Using a Classification and Coding Approach in the Design of Feeders and Orientation in Sand Costing (M.S. Thesis by Ahmet Ramahi), June 1994.
11. Lot Splitting in Flow Shops (M.S. Thesis by Tarkan Tan), June 1996.
12. Lot Scheduling with Transfer Batches in Multistage Shops, (Ph.D. Dissertation by F.Can Çetinkaya), July 1996.
13. Investigation of Some Operational Problems Of an Experimental FMS, (M.S. Thesis by Oytun Ozturk), January 1997.
14. Analysis of Control Policies Applied to an Automated Storage and Retrieval Sysytem, (M.S. Thesis by Elif Bekiroglu), January 1997, co-advised with Nur Evin Ozdemirel
15. A Computer-Supported Methodology for Requirements Modeling in CIM for SMEs, (Ph.D. Dissertation by Majid Hashemipour), July 1997, co-advised with Omer Anlagan.
16. Self Organizing Neural Network Approach for Single AGV Routing Problem, (M.S. Thesis by Mustafa Soylu), October 1997, co-advised with  Nur Evin Ozdemirel.
17. Manufacturing Flexibility: Conceptualization and Measurement (Ph.D. Dissertation by Yasemin Kahyaoglu), September 1998.
18. A Comparative Analysis of MRP versus PBC in a FMS Cell with Automated Storage Unit (M.S. Thesis by Elif Düşmez), January 2000, co-advised with Prof. Nur Evin Özdemirel.
19. An Optimal Order Release Approach in Make-To-Order Manufacturing with Job Anticipation (M.S. Thesis by Cem Vardar), September 2000.
20. Object-Oriented Software Development in Control of a Physical Model of a Flexible Manufacturing Cell (M.S. Thesis bu Volkan Üstün), September 2000.
21. Cyclic Loading of Parts in A Flexile Manufacturing Cell (M.S. Thesis by Umut Çorbacıoğlu), Septemebr 2002
22. Capacity Planning in Quantity Flexibility Contracts as a Manufacturer (M.S. Thesis by Şafak Pesen), July 2003.
23. Process Batching to Minimize Average Order Completion Time: A Branch-and-Bound Method (M.S. Thesis by Gediz Korkmaz), expected Completion date May 2004.
24. An AGent-Based Order Review and Release Scheme in Make-to-Order (M.S. Thesis by Onur Aktug), expected Completion date June 2004
25. Mixed Model Assembly Line Scheduline with Stoppage adn Buffering (M.S. Thesis by Selcuk Karakaya), expected completion date June 2004

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Production Management in Automated Manufacturing
• Make-to-Order Manufacturing
• Lot Scheduling and Batching Practices
• Deterministic Optimization
• Hierarchical Schemes in Production Planning
• Management Issues in Flexible Automation Investments
• Delivery Scheduling and Capacity Management in Supply Chains

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REFEERED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Kayaligil, M.S., Part Mix Allocation Between Automated and Conventional Manufacturing, International Journal of Production Research, 28, No:10, 1847-1859, 1990.
2. Çetinkaya, F.C. and Kayaligil, M.S., Unit Sized Transfer Batch Scheduling with Setup Times, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 22, No.2, 177-183, 1992.
3. Kayaligil, M.S. and Cetinkaya, F.C., Iki Safhali Akis Tipi Atolyelerde Tasima Sureli Kafile Aktarma ve Cizelgeleme, Endustri Muhendisligi, 4, No.19, 3-11, 1993 (In Turkish).
4. Kayaligil, M.S. and Altincay, H., Kucultulmus Olcekli bir Imalat Hucre Modelinde Parca Yukleme ve Siralama Deneyi, Endustri Muhendisligi, 7, No.4, 3-9, 1996.(In Turkish)
5. Hashemipour, M., Anlagan, O. and Kayaligil, M.S., A Computer Supported Methodology for Requirements Modeling in CIM for SMEs: A Demonstration in Apparel Industry, International Journal of CIM, 10, No.1-4,199-211, 1997.
6. Hashemipour, M. and Kayaligil, M.S., Labor Shifting and Lot Sizing in Garment Manufacture: A Simulation Study, International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 6, No.3, 224-233, 1999
7. Hashemipour, M. and Kayaligil, M.S., Identifying Integration Types for Requirement Analysis in CIM Development, Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 10, 170-178, 1999
8. Atlihan, M.K., Kayaligil, M.S. and Erkip, N., A Generic Model to Solve Tactical Planning Problems in FMS, International Journal of FMS, 11, 215-43, 1999
9. Ozdemirel, N.E., Soylu, M. and Kayaligil, M.S., A Self-organizing Neural Network Approach for Single AGV Routing Problem, European Journal of Operations Research, 121, 124-137, 2000
10. Kayalıgil, S. and Hashemipour, M., Integration Needs and Consistency Evaluation for Requirement Analysis in CIM Development, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 14, 145-157, 2001
11. Kayalıgil, S. and Özlü, S., Loading of Pallets on Identical CNC Machines with Cyclic Schedules, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 42, 221-230, 2002
12. Erenay, O., Hashemipour, M., and Kayalıgil, S., Virtual Reality in Requirement Analysis for CIM System Development Suitable for SMEs, International Journal of Production Research, 40, 3693-3708, 2002
13. Kahyaoglu, Y. and Kayalıgil, S., Conceptualizing Manufacturing Flexibility : An Operational Approach and Comparative Evaluation, International Journal of Production Research, 40, 2187-2206, 2002
14. Kahyaoglu, Y., Kayalıgil, S. and J.A. Buzacott, Flexibility Analysis: A Methodology and a Case Study , International Journal of Production Research, 40, 4111-4130, 2002
15. Serin, Y. and Kayaligil, M.S., Lot Splitting Under Learning Effect with Multiple Lot Types and Minimal Revenue Requirements, IIE Transactions,  35, 689-698

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ACCEPTED REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

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MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED TO REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Kayaligil, M.S. and Serin, Y., One Time Only Supply of An Item Trough A two Stage Scheme, submitted to Production and Operations Management Journal, 1999
2. Ozturk, A., Kayaligil, M.S. and Ozdemirel, N.E., Manufacturing Lead Time Estimation Using Data Mining, submitted to Journal of Operations Management, March 2003
3. Kayaligil, M.S. and Ustun-Pesen, Ş., Experiments on Quantity Flexibility Contracts with a Potential New Buyer, submitted to Production and Operations Management Society Journal, December 2003

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REREFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. Kayalıgil, S., Initial Toughts on Holon Formation in TAKSAN, presented at REMAPHOS 1st Working Group Meeting, Eureka/FACTORY Project EU-1584, Ankara, Turkey, 9-10 September 1996
2. Öner, A. and Kayalıgil, S., Flight Optimization n Reconnaissance Missions, presented at the RTO SAS Symposium on Modelling and Analysis of Command and Control, Isy les Moulineaux, France, January 1999

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FUNDED APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Turkish Air Force Factory Management Improvement System Pilot Shop Implementations
2. Preliminary Analysis of the Computer Network Needs for the Turkish Police
3. School Bus Operating Policies for METU
4. Production Management in Prefabricated House Manufacturing for State Emergency Organization
5. Financial Planning System Software for Turkish Cement Industry
6. Production Management System Model for the Turkish Sugar Inc.
7. Production Management System for Holonic Manufacturing in a Large Scale Machine Tool Manufacturer

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AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS

1. METU Atatürk Fellowship, September 1976-April 1978.
2. Fulbright Scholarship, August 1981-August 1985 (throughout the Doctoral study)

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

1. Assistant Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University (September 1995-June 1997).
2. Assistant Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University (October 1992-September 1993).
3. Director, System Sciences Research Institute, Middle East Technical University (June 1989-September 1993)
4. Prime Researcher, Development of Automated Manufacturing Models Laboratory in the Industrial Engineering Department (February 1988-present)

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