Richard Soland
About Richard Soland
Richard Soland is a Professor of Operations Research and Special Assistant to the Dean at George Washington University, specializing in Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Decision Analysis. He has extensive experience in optimal location problems and global optimization, with previous roles at The University of Texas at Austin and École Polytechnique de Montréal.
Current Position at The George Washington University
Richard Soland serves as a Professor of Operations Research and Special Assistant to the Dean at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2010, contributing to the academic community in Washington, District of Columbia, for over 14 years. His role involves teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, focusing on enhancing the educational experience within the institution.
Previous Academic Roles
Before his current tenure, Richard Soland worked at The George Washington University as a Professor of Operations Research from 1978 to 2009, accumulating 31 years of experience. He also served as an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal from 1976 to 1978. Earlier in his career, he was an Associate Professor of Statistics and Operations Research at The University of Texas at Austin from 1971 to 1976.
Education and Expertise
Richard Soland studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics between 2097 and 2100. He also holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completed from 2093 to 2097. His areas of expertise include Multiple Criteria Decision Making, Decision Analysis, Bayesian Statistical Analysis, Optimal Location Problems, Global Optimization, and Missile Exchange Modeling.
Research Focus and Specializations
Richard Soland's research primarily focuses on Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Decision Analysis. He specializes in Optimal Location Problems and Global Optimization, contributing to the field through various academic publications and projects. His expertise in Bayesian Statistical Analysis and Missile Exchange Modeling further enhances his contributions to operations research.