Edward Williams

Lecturer, Decision Sciences
Edward Williams
College of Business
Decision Sciences
Department of Management and Marketing
[email protected]
313-583-6553
Michigan Expert (MExpert) Profile

Teaching Areas:

MBA, MS-Business Analytics

Research Areas:

Decision Analysis, Modeling and Optimization

Biography and Education

Edward Williams, Lecturer of Decision Sciences and Information Technology Management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business.  Edward joined the UM-D in 1980. Over the years, Edward has taught both undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently he teaches DS, ITM, IMSE and CIS courses on campus. For the College, Edward teaches the following courses.

  • DS 300: Quantitative Modeling and Analysis I
  • DS 520: Applied Statistical Modeling
  • DS 570: Management Science
  • DS 632: System Simulation
  • ISM 120: Introduction to Information Systems
  • ISM 210: Business Application Programming
  • ISM 301: Business Application Programming
  • ISM 302: Object-Oriented Programming
  • ISM 310: Management Information Systems
  • ISM 311: Management Information Systems Laboratory
  • ISM 321: Database Systems I
  • ISM 331: Information Systems Design
  • ISM 322: Database Systems II
  • ISM 382: Advanced Computer Applications
  • ISM 431: Advanced Computer Applications
  • ISM 525: Computer and Information Systems
  • ISM 527: Advanced Programming
  • ISM 575: Information Management

Teaching and Research

Research

  1. Farooq, Asim, Mowen Xie, Edward J. Williams, and Vimal Kr Gahlot.  2017.  Integrated Planning Model for Safe and Sustainable Transportation Development in Beijing City.  In Proceedings of the 2017 6th International Conference on Material Science and Environment Protection.
  2. Carreño, Gabriel, Dinesh Patlolla, and Edward J. Williams.  2017.  Simulation Analyzes Material Handling Requirements for a Major Automotive Supplier.  In Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management 7th International Conference, 691-698.
  3. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, Smail Adjerid, and Edward J. Williams.  2017.  Replacement Optimization of Industrial Components Subject to Technological Obsolescence Using Artificial Intelligence.  In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Systems and Control 313-316, (ICSC 2017), 7-9 May 2017, Batna, Algeria.
  4. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, and Edward J. Williams.  2017.  A discussion on a GSO-based algorithm for combined heat and power dispatch problem with modified scrounger and ranger operators.  In Applied Thermal Engineering (125,91-93).
  5. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, and Edward J. Williams.  2017.  The Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm and its Applications.  In Handbook of Neural Computation, eds. Pijush Samui, Sanjiban Sekhar Roy, and Valentina E. Balas, 269-277.  DOI:  10.1016/B978-0-12-811318-9.00014-4.
  6. Carreño, Gabriel, Srinivas Rajanna, and Edward J. Williams.  2018.  Simulation Analysis Improves Operations at Emergency Department and Surgical Suite.  In Proceedings of the 16th International Industrial Simulation Conference, eds. José Machado, António Abelha, Luis Mendes Gomes, and Hélia Guerra, 62-66.
  7. Mohamed, Arezki Mellal and Edward J. Williams.  2018.  Large-Scale Reliability-Redundancy Allocation Optimization Problem Using Three Soft Computing Methods.  In Modeling and Simulation Based Analysis in Reliability Engineering, editor Mangey Ram, pages 183-198.  New York, New York:  CRC Press.
  8. Ramesh, Ganapathi Baliada, Brittany Harju, Daniel Scipione, Kristina Vujic, and Edward J. Williams.  2018.  Simulation Improves Service and Resource Allocation at a Salon.  In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, eds. Agostino G. Bruzzone, Fabio De Felice, Claudia Frydman, Francesco Longo, Marina Massei and Adriano Solis, 89-94.
  9. Farooq, Asim, Mowen Xie, Svetla Stoilova, Firoz Ahmad, Meng Guo, Edward J. Williams, Vimal Kr. Gahlot, Du Yan, and Ahmat Mahamat Issa.  2018.  Transportation Planning through GIS and Multicriteria Analysis: Case Study of Beijing and XiongAn.  In Journal of Advanced Transportation (2018)1-16.  DOI https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2696037.
  10. Hassan, Mohan Mano, Sai Priyanika Kalamraju, Sandeep Dangeti, Sirisha Pudipeddi, and Edward J. Williams.  2019.  Simulation Improves Efficiency and Quality in Shoe Manufacturing.  In Proceedings of the 31st European Modelling and Simulation Symposium, eds. Michael Affenzeller, Agostino G. Bruzzone, Francesco Longo, and Guilherme Pereira, 231-236.
  11. Zemaitis, Daniel, Angela Green, Alexandra Mukavitz, Jennifer Dhanapal, Myriah Kahlmorgan, and Edward J. Williams.  2021.  Using Discrete-Event Simulation to Address COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines in Outpatient Laboratory Clinic.  In Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Innovative Simulation for Healthcare (IWISH 2020), pp. 84-89.
  12. Deng, Wenqi, Yang Yang, Di Zhao, and Edward J. Williams.  2021.  Simulation Improves Service and Resource Allocation at an Automotive Garage.  In Proceedings of the 2nd South American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management 24-29, ISBN 978-1-7923-6125-8.
  13. Bartoli, Naomie, Roberto Revetria, Emanuele Morra, Gabriele Galli, Edward Williams, and Maurizio Schenone.  2020.  The Multi Crane Scheduling Problem: A Comparison Between Genetic Algorithm and Neural Network Approaches based on Simulation Modeling.  In Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Digital Society, eds. Jaime Lloret Mauri, Samantha Papavasiliou, Sunil Choenni, and Mortaza S. Bargh, 94-101.
  14. Williams, Edward J.  2020.  Simulation Improves Amusement Park Customer Service.  In Proceedings of the International Conference on Harbour, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation 2020, eds. Agostino Bruzzone, Yuri Merkuryev, Miquel Àngel Piera, and Eleonora Bottani.

Selected Publications

Refereed Archival Journal Articles

  1. Skoogh, Anders, Björn Johansson, and Edward J. Williams. 2012. Constructive Alignment in Simulation Education. Proceedings of the 2012 Winter Simulation Conference, eds. C. Laroque, J. Himmelspach, R. Pasupathy, O. Rose, and A. M. Uhrmacher.
     
  2. Williams, Edward J., and Onur M. Ülgen. 2012. Pitfalls in Managing a Simulation Project. Proceedings of the 2012 Winter Simulation Conference, eds. C. Laroque, J. Himmelspach, R. Pasupathy, O. Rose, and A. M. Uhrmacher.
     
  3. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, Smail Adjerid, Edward J. Williams, and Djamel Benazzouz. 2012. Optimal Replacement Policy for Obsolete Components Using Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm-Based-Approach: Dependability context. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, (71,11) 715-721 (November).
     
  4. Ma, Xiangwan, Alex Beeker, Mike McCloskey, David Moldawer, and Edward Williams. 2012. Increasing Efficiency of Large University Dining Hall Usage. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, eds. Agostino G. Bruzzone, Francesco Longo, Erdal Cayirci, and Wayne Buck, 14-17.
     
  5. Harrington, Brian, Srinivas Rajanna, Edward Williams, Onur M. Ülgen, and Vaibhav Rothe. 2012. Development and Use of a Generic AS/RS Sizing Simulation Model. Proceedings of the 26th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, eds. Klaus G. Troitzsch, Michael Mhring, and Ulf Lotzmann, 549-555.
     
  6. Zou, Bai, Xiaofan Hu, Ju Xiong, Mingdi You, and Edward J. Williams. 2013. Simulation Improves University Campuses Bus Service.  Proceedings of the 27th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, eds. Webjörn Rekdalsbakken, Robin T. Bye, and Houxiang Zhang, 615-621.
     
  7. Mellal, M. A., S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz, S. Berrazouane, and E. J. Williams. 2013. Obsolescence Optimization of Electronic and Mechatronic Components by Considering Dependability and Energy Consumption. Journal of Central South University of Technology, (20,5) 1221-1225.
     
  8. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, Smail Adjerid, Djamel Benazzouz, Sofiane Berrazouane, and Edward J. Williams. Optimal Policy for the Replacement of Industrial Systems Subject to Technological Obsolescence - Using Genetic Algorithm. Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, (10,1) 197-208, 2013 (February).
     
  9. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, Smail Adjerid, and Edward J. Williams. 2013. Optimal Selection of Obsolete Tools in Manufacturing Systems Using Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm. In Chemical Engineering Transactions (33), 355-360.
     
  10. Ratti, Sagar, Ravi Lote, Edward J. Williams, and Onur M. Ülgen. 2013. Simulation Aids Long-Term Capacity at a Sunglasses Manufacturing Plant. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Applied Modeling and Simulation, eds. Agostino G. Bruzzone, Claudia Frydman, , Sergio Junco, Erdal Cayirci, and Cecilia Zanni-Merk, 83-87.
     
  11. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, and Edward J. Williams. 2014. Parameter Optimization of Advanced Machining Processes Using Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm and Hoopoe Heuristic. In Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing (25,3), June.
     
  12. Rahman, Hamza A. and Edward J. Williams. 2014. Simulation Improves Call Center Design at Travel Agency Offices. In Proceedings of the International Workshop on Applied Modelling and Simulation, eds. Agostino Bruzzone and Francisco Longo.
     
  13. Williams, Edward J. 2014. Simulation Attacks Manufacturing Challenges. In Proceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference, eds. Andreas Tolk, Levent Yilmaz, Saikou Diallo, and Ilya O. Ryzhov.
     
  14. Raid Al-Aomar, Edward J. Williams, and Onur M. Ülgen.  2015. Process Simulation Using WITNESS. New York, New York: John Wiley & Sons Incorporated.
     
  15. Gruber, Jared W., Renée Smiddy, Jeffrey M. Watson, and Edward J. Williams. (2015). Simulation Helps Local Grocery Store Compete Effectively Against Large Chains. In Fifth International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (ISBN 978-0-9855497-2-5, pages 2421-2424).  [this paper won a best-in-track award, and the other 3 authors are University of Michigan - Dearborn students (now alumni)]
     
  16. M. A. Mellal and E. J. Williams. 2015. Cuckoo optimization algorithm with penalty function for combined heat and power economic dispatch problem. Energy ( 93,1711-1718).  DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.006.
     
  17. Williams, Edward J. 2015. A Primer for Simulation in Manufacturing. In Industrial Engineer 47(12):30-35.
     
  18. Swapnil, Landge and Edward J. Williams.  2015.  Simulation Aids Long-Term Capacity Planning at a Plant Manufacturing Safes.  In Proceedings of the SIMUL 2015 Conference, eds. Philipp Helle and Mario Freire.
  19. M. A. Mellal and E. J. Williams.  2015.  Cuckoo optimization algorithm with penalty function for combined heat and power economic dispatch problem. Energy (93:1711-1718).  DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.006.
  20. Williams, Edward J.  2015.  A Primer for Simulation in Manufacturing.  In Industrial Engineer 47(12):30-35.
  21. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki and Edward J. Williams.  2016.  Total production time minimisation of a multi-pass milling process via cuckoo optimization algorithm.  The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 83.
     
  22. Sivaramakrishnan, Sapthagirishwaran Thennal, Shanmugasundaram Chandrasekaran, Jennifer Dhanapal, Paul Ajaydivyan Jeya Sekar, and Edward J. Williams.  2016.  Simulation Improves Operations at a Specialized Takeout Restaurant.  In Proceedings of the 30th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation, eds. Thorsten Claus, Frank Herrmann, Michael Manitz, and Oliver Rose, 59-65.
  23. Mohamed Arezki Mellal and Edward J. Williams.  2020.  Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm with Penalty Function and Binary Approach for Combined Heat and Power Economic Dispatch Problem.  In Energy Reports (6, 2720-2723).
  24. Iqbal, Kamran, Chengsung Xu, Hassan Nasir, Muhammad Alam, Asim Farooq, and Edward J. Williams.  2020.  Effect of Used Motor Oil and Bitumen as Additive on the Permeability and Mechanical Properties of Low Plastic Soil.  In Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2020.
  25. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, Sameer Al-Dahidi, and Edward J. Williams.  2020.  System Reliability Optimization with Heterogeneous Components Using Hosted Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm.  In Reliability Engineering and System Safety (203).
  26. Mohamed Arezki Mellal, Enrico Zio, and Edward J. Williams.  2020.  Cost minimization of repairable systems subject to availability constraints using efficient cuckoo optimization algorithm.  In Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2020:1-13.
  27. Mellal, Mohamed Arezki, Abdellah Salhi, and Edward J. Williams.  2019.  Accelerated Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm for the Multi-Objective Welding Process.  In Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 42:6.

Additionally, Mr. Williams is also a co-author of the recent book Process Simulation Using WITNESS, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2015.  The other two co-authors are Professors Onur M. Ülgen and Raid Al-Aomar.

Awards and Recognition

Recipient of research awards and grants

  1. University of Michigan-Dearborn Women's Basketball Faculty Appreciation Award (presented "for outstanding support of academics and athletics")
  2. The International Workshop on Harbour, Maritime & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation Best Paper Award, Genova, Italy, September 1999.
  3. Received Collegiate Lecturer Program Award, March 2019