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Education

BS Mechanical Engineering - Technion Israel Institute of Technology 1964
MS Industrial Engineering - Technion Israel Institute of Technology 1968
Ph.D. - Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH 1970

Selected Works

Articles

Lev, Benjamin and Kowalski, K . "Modeling fixed-charge problems with polynomials" OMEGA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 39.6 (Dec 2011):725-729

Lev, Benjamin . "My Experience as a Book Review Editor" INTERFACES 40.6 (Dec 2010):477-479

Adlakha, V , Kowalski, K and Lev, Benjamin . "A Branching Method for the Fixed Charged Transportation Problem" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 38.5 (Oct 2010):393-397

Lev, Benjamin and Kowalski, K . "An Alternative to the Simplex Method for Solving Linear Programming Problems: A Managerial Perspective" INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT 27.2 (Aug 2010):326-332

Dalalah, D. and Lev, Benjamin . "Duality of the Improved Algebraic Method (DIAM)" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 37.5 (Oct 2009):1027-1035

Arsham, H , Adlakha, V and Lev, Benjamin . "A Simplified Algebraic Method for System of Linear Inequalities with LP Applications" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 37.4 (Aug 2009):876-882

Kowalski, K and Lev, Benjamin . "On step fixed-charge transportation problem" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 36.5 (Oct 2008):913-917

Kowalski, K and Lev, Benjamin . "New Approach to Fixed charges Problems (FCP)" Int. J. of Mgmt. Sci. and Engineering Mgmt. 2.1 (Feb 2007):75-80

Adlakha, V , Kowalski, K , Vemuganti, R. R. and Lev, Benjamin . "More-for-less algorithm for fixed-charge transportation problems" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 35.1 (Jan 2007):116-127

Adlakha, V , Kowalski, K and Lev, Benjamin . "Solving transportation problems with mixed constraints" International Journal of Management Science and En 1.1 (Aug 2006):47-52

Lev, Benjamin . "Guest Editor,”Applications of Mathematical Programming Models”," European Journal of Operations Research 160.1 (Jan 2005):1-287

Adenso-Diaz, B. , Lev, Benjamin and Artime, R . "Simulation in dynamic Environments Optimization of transportation inside a coal mine" IIE-Transactions 36.6 (Jun 2004):547-555

Lev, Benjamin . "The Process of Book Reviewing" INTERFACES 22.5 (Nov 1992):85-87

Lev, Benjamin and Weiss, HJ . "Inventory Models with Cost Increases" Journal of Operations Research Society of America 38.1 (Feb 1990):53-63

Lev, Benjamin and Kwatny, E. . "Simulation of a Regional Scheduling Problem" INTERFACES 18.2 (Mar 1988):28-37

Lev, Benjamin , Weiss, HJ and Soyster, A.L . "Optimal Ordering Policies When Anticipating Parameter Changes in EOQ Systems" Naval Research Logistic Quarterly 28.2 (Jun 1981)

Lev, Benjamin . "Requiem for an Operations Research Project" INTERFACES 10.5 (Oct 1980)

Lev, Benjamin and Toof, D.I. . "The Role of Internal Storage Capacity in Fixed Cycle Production Systems" Naval Research Logistic Quarterly 27.3 (Sep 1980)

Lev, Benjamin , Soyster, A.L and Weiss, HJ . "An Improved Procedure for the Finite Horizon and Price Changes Inventory Model" Operational Research Quarterly 30.9 (Jul 1979)

Lev, Benjamin and Soyster, A.L . "Inventory Models with Finite Horizons and Price Changes" Operational Research Quarterly 30.14 (Jan 1979):43-53

Soyster, A.L and Lev, Benjamin . "An Interpretation of Fractional Objectives in Goal Programming as Related to Papers by Auerbuch, et al, and Hannon" MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 24.14 (Dec 1978):1546-1549

Soyster, A.L and Lev, Benjamin . "Integer Programming with Bounded Variables Via Canonical Separation" Operational Research Quarterly 29.5 (Dec 1978):477-488

Soyster, A.L , Lev, Benjamin and Slivka, W. . "Zero one Programming with Many Variables and Few Constraints" European Journal of Operations Research, 2. (Dec 1978):195-201

Soyster, A.L and Lev, Benjamin . "An Approach to Linear Modelling with Dispersion Surrogates" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 6.3 (Dec 1978):282-283

Soyster, A.L , Lev, Benjamin and Toof, D.I. . "Conservative Linear Programming with Mixed Multiple Objectives" OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Sci 5.2 (Feb 1977):193-205

Lev, Benjamin and Intrator, Y . "Applications of Vanishing Variables Methods to Special Structured Transportation Problems" COMPUTERS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH 4.1 (Jan 1977):21-26

Intrator, Y and Lev, Benjamin . "Methods for Identification of Vanishing Variables in Transportation Problems and its Possible Applications" COMPUTERS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH 3.4 (Nov 1976):295-304

Lev, Benjamin , Revesz, G. , Shea, F.J and Caltagirone, R. . "Patient Flow Analysis and the Delivery of Radiological Service" Socio Economic Planning Science 10. (Jul 1976):159-166

Lev, Benjamin , Caltagirone, R.J and Shea, F.J . "Patient Flow and Utilization of Resources in Diagnostic Radiology Department: Analysis by Simulation Techniques" Investigative Radiology, 7.6 (Dec 1972):517-525

Lev, Benjamin . "On the Loading Problem" MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 18.7 (Mar 1972):428-431

Lev, Benjamin . "A Non iterative Algorithm for Tridiagonal Transportation Problems and its Generalization" Journal of Operations Research Society of America 20. (Feb 1972):109-125

Books

Lev, Benjamin . Strategic Planning in Energy and Natural Resources Amsterdam, Holland:North Holland, Dec 1987

Lev, Benjamin . Production Management: Methods and Studies Amsterdam, Holland:North Holland, Dec 1986

Lev, Benjamin and Murphy, Bloom And Gleit . Analytic Techniques for Energy Planning Amsterdam, Holland:North Holland, Dec 1984

Lev, Benjamin . Energy Models and Studies, Amsterdam, Holland:North Holland, Dec 1983

Lev, Benjamin and Weiss, HJ . Introduction to Mathematical Programming Amsterdam, Holland:North Holland, Dec 1982

Chapters

Lev, Benjamin and Shea, F. J. . "Operations Management in Radiology" Current Concepts in Radiology Ed. Potchen, E. J.. England:C. Mosby co., Dec 1975. :1-18

Lev, Benjamin and Caltagirone, R. J . "Operational Analysis of a Radiology Department by Computer Simulation" Advances in Cybernetics and Systems Ed. Rose, J.. London, England:Gordon and Breach, Dec 1974. :580-590

Revesz, G , Shea, F. J. , Lev, Benjamin and Lapayowker, M. S. . "Computer Aided Design for Improving the Delivery of Radiological Services" Planning of Radiological Department Ed. Kormano and Stieve. Stuttgart, Germany:George Thieme, Dec 1974. :101-106

Presentations

Lev, Benjamin . Fifty presentations mainly in ORSA/TIMS INFORMS since 1970 Attended and Presented in over 90% of ORSA/TIMS INFORMS conferences : ORSA/TIMS/INFORMS/AIIE/AEPP/Others, Jun 2011

Proceedings

Chang, Hsihui , Choy, Hiu Lam , Hwang, Iny and Lev, Benjamin . Return to scale in public accounting firms The Fourth conference on Management Science and Engineering Management Nov 2010 World Academic Union:Nov 2010

Shea, F. J. , Lapayowker, M. S. , Carey, J. A. , Revesz, G. , Lev, Benjamin and Kuhn, W. W. . "Nine Years' Experience with Computer Management Systems" of International Symposium of Planning Radiology Departments, Holland, June 2 6, 1980, Vol. 3, pp. 350-359, 1980. Jun 1980 :Jun 1980

Lev, Benjamin and Caltagirone, R. J . "Evaluation of Various Scheduling Disciplines By Computer Simulation" Winter Simulation Conference, Washington D.C., pp. 364 371, January 1974. Jan 1974 :Jan 1974

Lev, Benjamin . "Distribution of Beer in Eastern U.S.", 22nd Annual Conference of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, Boston, pp. 305 311, May 12 15, 1971 May 1971 :May 1971

Conferences

The 25th European Conference on Operational Research, Stream Co-Chair, Vilnius, Lithuania., Sesssion Chair Jul 08, 2012 - Jul 11, 2012

ICORES, 1st International Conerence on OR and Enterprise Systems, Program Comittee, Vilamoura, Portugal, Sesssion Chair Feb 04, 2012 - Feb 06, 2012

The Fifth International conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, Program Committee Co-Chair, Macao, China, Other Nov 07, 2011 - Nov 11, 2011

The International Federations of Operations Research Societies (IFORS), 19th Triennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Member Program Committee, Cluster Chair, Sesssion Chair Jul 10, 2011 - Jul 15, 2011

The 2010 The Fourth International conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, Program Committee Co-Chair, Chungli, Taiwan, Speaker Nov 15, 2010 - Nov 17, 2010

The ALIO-INFORMS 2010 International Meeting, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Co-Chair Jun 06, 2010 - Jun 09, 2010

The 2009 The Third International conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, Program Committee Co-Chair, Bangkok, Thailand, Other Nov 02, 2009 - Nov 04, 2009

The 17th International Conference of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Track Chair, Quebec, Montreal, Canada, Other Sep 23, 2009 - Sep 25, 2009

The 23rd European Conference on Operational Research, Stream Co-Chair, Bonn, Germany, Other Jul 05, 2009 - Jul 08, 2009

The 2008 The Second International conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, Program Committee Co-Chair, Chongqing, China, Other Nov 03, 2008 - Nov 05, 2008

The 16th International Conference of the Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP), Track Chair, Chicago, Other Oct 02, 2008 - Oct 04, 2008

The First International conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, Program Committee Co-Chair, Chengdu, China, Other Jul 14, 2007 - Jul 16, 2007

INFORMS International, Member, meetings committee, Hong Kong, Other Jun 25, 2006 - Jun 28, 2006

The International Federations of Operations Research Societies (IFORS), Member, Organizing and Program Committees, 17th Triennial Conference, Hawaii, July, 2005,, Other -

APORS, Member, Organizing and Program Committee, Delhi, India, Other Dec 15, 2003 - Dec 18, 2003

The International Federations of Operations Research Societies (IFORS), 16th Triennial Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, General Chair, Program Committee, Chair Jul 08, 2002 - Jul 12, 2002

EURO, Member, Program Committee, European OR Societies, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Other Jul 02, 2001 - Jul 05, 2001

EUROSIM, Member, Program Committee, The 4th International EUROSIM Congress, Delft, The Netherlands, Other Jun 26, 2001 - Jun 29, 2001

The International Federations of Operations Research Societies (IFORS), Member, Program Committee, 15th Triennial Conference, Beijing, China, Other Aug 15, 1999 - Aug 20, 1999

INFORMS International, General Co-Chair, Israel, June 28-July 1, 1998, Co-Chair Jun 28, 1998 - Jul 01, 1998

The International Federations of Operations Research Societies (IFORS), Member, Program Committee, 14th Triennial Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug., 1996, , Other -

Professional Experience

Prof & Chair, Dep. of Mgmt., Temple Univesity, Philadelphia, PA Jul 1970-Jun 1987

Editorial Board Member, International Abstracts of OR (IAOR), Jan 1983-present

Editorial Board Member, Employee Responsibilities and Rights J. (ERRJ), Jan 1986-Dec 2007

Prof & Head, Mgmt Dept., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA Jul 1987-Jun 1990

Editorial Board Member, Interfaces, published 700 book reviews, Jan 1988-present

Editorial Board Member, Institute of Ind. Eng. (IIE-Transactions), Jan 1990-Dec 2008

Prof, Chair, Dean, School of Mgmt, Univ. Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Jul 1990-Dec 2009

Council Member, TIMS, Jan 1991-Dec 1993

Editorial Board Member, OR/MS Today, Jan 1992-Dec 1993

Vice President Meetings, TIMS, Jan 1993-Dec 1994

Vice President Meetings, INFORMS, Jan 1995-Dec 1997

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Operations Research, Jan 1996-Dec 2006

Editorial Board Member - EIC, OMEGA-The Int Jrnl of Management Science, Jul 2002-present

Fellow, INFORMS, Aug 2003-present

Editorial Board Member, Co- EIC, Int. J. Mgmt Sci. Eng. Mgmt (IJMSEM), Jan 2006-present

Editorial Board Member, Int. Jrnl Resp. Empl. Pract.&Principles(IJREPP), Jan 2009-Dec 2009

Grants

Image Information Processing and Evaluation for Medical Diagnosis (U.S. National Institute of General Medical Sciences Plant GM145 48) $420,000 Jul 1971

U.S. HEW Contract No. RO3 1004 72/RO1 122118 Principal investigator 1972 73 (Funding level $7,500). Final Report May 1973 RO 1004 72 USHEW 58 pages. (HEW) $7,500 Jul 1972

U.S. Public Health Service HSO 1566 01 Computer Management Systems in Diagnostic Radiology Investigator June 1, 1975 May 31, 1976 (Funding level $66,000). (USPHS) $66,000 Jun 1975

U.S. Public Health Service HSO 1566 02 Evaluation of a Radiology Computer Management System consultant July 1, 1976 June 30, 1977 (Funding level $70,000). Final Report September 1977 (HSPHS) $70,000 Jul 1976

U.S. Air Force Contract Number F49620 85 C 0013, Summer Faculty Research Program Summer 1985 (Funding level $8,880). (US Air Force) $8,880 Jun 1985

U.S. Air Force Contract number S 760 OMG 015, November 1985 October 86 (Funding level $36,811). (US Air Force) $36,811 Nov 1985