Joe Naoum Sawaya

Joe Naoum-Sawaya is an Associate Professor of Management Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science/Operations Research from the University of Waterloo. Prior to joining Ivey, Joe was a research scientist at IBM Research. Joe’s research focus is on machine learning and optimization with applications in smarter cities (energy, mobility, water, and telecommunication). His work has appeared in INFORMS Journal on Computing, European Journal of Operational Research, Transportation Research, and Naval Research Logistics among others. He co-edited the book volume "Analytics for the Sharing Economy: Mathematics, Engineering and Business Perspectives". Joe is currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of INFOR: Information Systems and Operational Research.

Teaching

• Decision Making with Analytics
• Prescriptive Analytics
• Introductory Data Science
• Competing with Analytics

Education

• Ph.D. Management Sciences, University of Waterloo

Recent Refereed Articles

• Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Elhedhli, S.; De Carvalho, P., (Forthcoming), "Strategic blockchain adoption to deter deceptive counterfeiters", European Journal of Operational Research, November 311(1): 373 - 386.
• Manias, D. M.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Shami, A.; Javadtalab, A.; Hemmati, M.; You, Y., 2023, "Robust traffic grooming and infrastructure placement in OTN-over-DWDM networks", Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, August 15(8): 553 - 553.
• Manias, D. M.; Javadtalab, A.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Shami, A., 2023, "The Role of Optical Transport Networks in 6G and Beyond: A Vision and Call to Action", Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks, May 12(3): 43 - 43.
• Manias, D. M.; Shaer, I.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Shami, A., 2023, "Robust and Reliable SFC Placement in Resource-Constrained Multi-Tenant MEC-Enabled Networks", IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management: 1 - 1.
• Manias, D. M.; Chouman, A.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Shami, A., 2023, "Resilient and Robust QoS-Preserving Post-Fault VNF Placement", IEEE Networking Letters: 1 - 1.
• de Carvalho, P. R. V.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Elhedhli, S., 2022, "Blockchain-Enabled supply chains: An application in fresh-cut flowers", Applied Mathematical Modelling, October 110: 841 - 858.
• Gambella, G.; Ghaddar, B.; Naoum-Sawaya, J., 2021, "Optimization Problems for Machine Learning: A Survey", European Journal of Operational Research, May 290(3): 807 - 828.
• Rostami, B.; Kammerling, N.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Buchheim, C.; Clausen, U., 2021, "Stochastic single-allocation hub location", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, March 289(3): 1087 - 1106.
• Sarhadi, H.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Verma, M., 2020, "A robust optimization approach to locating and stockpiling marine oil-spill response facilities", Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, September 102005(141): 1 - 19.
• Kuang, X.; Ghaddar, B.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Zuluaga, L. F., 2019, "Alternative SDP and SOCP approximations for polynomial optimization", EURO Journal on Computational Optimization, June 7(2): 153 - 175.
• Liu, M.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Gu, Y.; Leccue, F.; Shorten, R., 2019, "A Distributed Markovian Parking Assist System", IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, June 20(6): 2230 - 2240.
• Kuang, X.; Ghaddar, B.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Zuluaga, K., 2019, "Alternative SDP and SOCP Approximations for Polynomial Optimization", EURO Journal on Computational Optimization, June 7(2): 153 - 175.
• Griggs, W. M.; Verago, R.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Ordonez-Hurtado, R. H.; Gilmore, R.; Shorten, R. N., 2018, "Localizing Missing Entities Using Parked Vehicles: An RFID-Based System", IEEE Internet of Things Journal, October 5(5): 4018 - 4030.
• Gambella,, C.; Naoum-Sawaya, J.; Ghaddar, B., 2018, "The Vehicle Routing Problem with Floating Targets: Formulation and Solution Approaches", INFORMS Journal on Computing, August 30(3): 554 - 569.
• Ghaddar, B.; Naoum-Sawaya, J., 2018, "High Dimensional Data Classification and Feature Selection using Support Vector Machines", European Journal of Operational Research, March 265(3): 993 - 1004.

Experience

• Research Scientist, IBM Research