HELP

HELP is a research group at Bilkent University focusing on the application of industrial engineering and operations research to health, humanitarian, and emergency logistics.

Research Areas

Our research group focuses on the modeling and optimization of healthcare systems, humanitarian and emergency response operations.

Disaster Logistics

We study the design and optimization of logistics systems for disaster response, focusing on the efficient distribution of critical supplies under uncertainty and time pressure.

Healthcare Operations

We analyze healthcare systems to improve the allocation of resources with the aim of enhancing efficiency, access, and quality of care.

Emergency Planning

We develop models and decision-support tools to support preparedness and response planning, including risk assessment, capacity planning, and evacuation strategies.