Resource Allocation & Supply-Chain Logistics Mathematics Team

DARAS·Units·Physics & Maths
Physics & Maths

Resource Allocation & Supply-Chain Logistics Mathematics Team

Applying mathematical optimization to humanitarian supply chains and resource allocation for maximum operational impact.

Research Mission

The Resource Allocation & Supply-Chain Logistics Mathematics Team applies mathematical optimization, network analysis, and simulation to humanitarian supply chain design, resource allocation, and logistics planning — maximizing the impact of limited resources in disaster response and humanitarian operations. The team develops models and algorithms that optimize pre-positioning of supplies, last-mile delivery routing, multi-agency resource sharing, and dynamic reallocation as operational conditions evolve.

Key Research Functions

Supply Chain Design

Designing optimal humanitarian supply chain networks — determining warehouse locations, stock levels, and distribution routes that minimize response time and cost while ensuring adequate coverage across potential disaster scenarios.

Dynamic Reallocation

Developing algorithms for dynamic resource reallocation as disaster situations evolve — continuously re-optimizing the distribution of supplies, personnel, and equipment in response to changing needs and operational conditions.

Multi-Agency Coordination

Building mathematical frameworks for multi-agency resource sharing and coordination — enabling different humanitarian organizations to pool resources, avoid duplication, and collectively optimize coverage across affected populations.

Research Capabilities

Humanitarian supply chain optimization
Pre-positioning and inventory modeling
Last-mile delivery routing
Multi-agency resource sharing frameworks
Demand forecasting under uncertainty
Simulation-based logistics planning

Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences

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