Centre for Operational Research and Logistics
In the Centre for Operational Research and Logistics (CORL), we're using our expertise in analytics, data, algorithms, system design, simulation, modelling, programming, and forecasting to help organisations around the world make better decisions.
At a time when businesses are facing ever-more complex questions – around issues such as technology, efficiency and sustainability – we're working closely with partners in the public and private sector to solve their problems and challenges.
At CORL, experts in mathematics, technology, business and industrial research work on research that spans many potential applications. Recent projects have explored ways to make transport systems more efficient and how analytics can be used to improve healthcare and renewable energy.
Research
Our research covers these areas of expertise:
Project highlights
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A project that aims to develop and test various methods, tools, concepts and proven innovative techniques for energy savings, energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public lighting
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ARCSAR (Arctic and North Atlantic Security and Emergency Preparedness Network)
This project aims to prepare the Arctic and North-Atlantic region for security and safety threats, including traffic through the Northern passages, cruise traffic, and offshore oil and gas activity
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A project which aims to provide cost reductions across the offshore wind farm lifecycle and supply chain through the application of lean principles and the development of state of the art technologies and tools
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NEREUS (new energy and resources from urban sanitation)
This project focuses on boosting the transformation of wastewater into a valuable source of water, nutrients (e.g. cellulose, nutrients), and energy
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CoBra (Cooperative Brachytherapy Project)
A project which aims to improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment of localized cancers by developing a new medical robot prototype for brachytherapy and biopsy under guidance of MRI
Our members

Professor Dylan Jones
- Job Title Professor of Operational Research
- Email Address Dylan.Jones@port.ac.uk
- Department School of Mathematics and Physics
- Faculty Faculty of Technology
- PhD Supervisor PhD Supervisor

Professor Alessio Ishizaka
- Job Title Professor
- Email Address Alessio.Ishizaka@port.ac.uk
- Department Operations and Systems Management
- Faculty Faculty of Business and Law
- PhD Supervisor PhD Supervisor

Professor Djamila Ouelhadj
- Job Title Professor of Operational Research
- Email Address Djamila.Ouelhadj@port.ac.uk
- Department School of Mathematics and Physics
- Faculty Faculty of Technology
- PhD Supervisor PhD Supervisor
Dr Jana Ries
- Job Title Senior Lecturer
- Email Address Jana.Ries@port.ac.uk
- Department Operations and Systems Management
- Faculty Faculty of Business and Law
- PhD Supervisor PhD Supervisor

Dr Xiang Song
- Job Title Senior Lecturer
- Email Address xiang.song@port.ac.uk
- Department School of Mathematics and Physics
- Faculty Faculty of Technology
- PhD Supervisor PhD Supervisor