Alicia Nash

Physicist and Engineer in Operations Research

Alicia Nash - Physicist and Engineer in Operations Research
Born

1933
92 years ago

Died

May 23rd, 2015
10 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in El Salvador, a physicist and engineer specialized in operations research. Studied mathematics and physics at the University of Salvador and later pursued a graduate degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Contributed significantly to the field of optimization in complex systems. Served as an educator, imparting knowledge in mathematical modeling and data analysis. Co-authored several influential papers on optimization techniques and decision-making models. Involved in various projects aimed at improving efficiency in diverse industries through advanced research methods.

Contribution to optimization techniques

Teaching operations research

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