Assistant Professor| Eskisehir Technical University| Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Gulnaz joined GEM in 2023, after spending 2 years as an assistant professor at Eskisehir Technical University, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Her research focuses on Operations Research in aviation, particularly on optimization problems related to air transportation planning and scheduling, where she develops models and solution methods for large-scale optimization problems. She also collaborates in various fields of Aviation Management, addressing different aspects of sustainability in aviation, where quantitative data analyses are essential.
Her research aims to advance efficiency and sustainability in the aviation industry, with a primary focus on Operations Research (especially optimization) and quantitative analysis in air transportation management. Through analytical tools, she derives insights crucial for informed decision-making in the dynamic and interconnected realm of aviation management. Currently, her research agenda is centered on airline disruption management, developing mathematical models and solution methods to address recovery challenges arising from disruptions.
Additionally, she actively engages in various aspects of aviation management, employing quantitative data analysis and machine learning approaches. These include contributions to aviation safety and security, revenue management, pilot performance evaluation, and human resources.
Overall, her aim is not only to address immediate challenges but also to contribute to the broader goals of enhancing the resilience and effectiveness of the aviation industry with her research.