Saeed Saffari

Saeed Saffari, PhD, is an accomplished professional in Industrial and Systems Engineering with extensive experience in operations research. Saffari's career includes roles at notable companies such as Uber and Grubhub, focusing on optimization algorithms and decision support systems for marketplace matching and automated dispatch. Saffari's academic background comprises a PhD from North Carolina State University, a Master’s from Koç University, and a Bachelor’s from Sharif University of Technology. Key contributions include developing algorithms for crew balancing, introducing mathematical models for signal tower location problems, and designing decision support systems in make-to-order environments. Additionally, Saffari has played significant roles in teaching and research assistance throughout the academic journey.