Data Analytics, AI, & Operations Research

Data Analytics, AI, & Operations Research is a dynamic interdisciplinary field that leverages scientific and mathematical methods to analyze, manage, and design complex systems. By harnessing the power of data, this field enables us to gain valuable insights into systems, enhancing decision-making processes.

With a focus on data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence techniques, this research empowers us to understand and optimize complex systems, driving innovation and facilitating effective decision-making across various domains. MIE researchers employ a range of engineering tools and methodologies, such as probability and statistics, data mining, simulation, optimization, and human factors engineering, to enhance access, efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and safety of various systems. This interdisciplinary approach analyzes and addresses problems at different levels, while considering multiple settings and their interconnectedness.

Within the MIE department at Northeastern, we have a strong, talented group of researchers dedicated to Data Analytics, AI, & Operations Research.