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Professor Barry Nelson

Visiting Professor

  1. Chapter
  2. Published

    Optimization via simulation over discrete decision variables

    Nelson, B. L., 2010, TutORials in Operations Research. Hasenbein, J. H. (ed.). Hanover, Md.: INFORMS, Vol. 7. p. 193-207 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  3. Published

    Combined screening and selection of the best with control variates

    Tsai, S. C., Nelson, B. & Staum, J., 2009, Advancing the frontiers of simulation: a festschrift in honor of George Samuel Fishman. Alexopoulos, C., Goldsman, D. M. & Wilson, J. R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 263-289 27 p. (International series in operations research & management science; vol. 133).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  4. Conference contribution/Paper
  5. Published

    Tracking and Detecting Systematic Errors in Digital Twins

    Rhodes-Leader, L. & Nelson, B., 2/02/2024, Proceedings of the 2023 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE, p. 492-503 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  6. Published

    Metric learning for simulation analytics

    Laidler, G., Morgan, L., Nelson, B. & Pavlidis, N., 18/12/2020, Proceedings of the 2020 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE, p. 349-360 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  7. Published

    A Spline-based Method for Modelling and Generating a Nonhomogeneous Poisson Process

    Morgan, L., Nelson, B., Titman, A. & Worthington, D., 20/02/2020, Proceedings of the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE Press, 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  8. Published

    Multi-fidelity simulation optimisation for airline disruption management

    Rhodes-Leader, L., Worthington, D. J., Nelson, B. L. & Onggo, B. S. S., 4/02/2019, 2018 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). IEEE, p. 2179-2190 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  9. Published

    Airline Disruption Recovery Using Symbiotic Simulation and Multi-fidelity Modelling

    Rhodes-Leader, L., Onggo, B. S. S., Worthington, D. J. & Nelson, B. L., 19/03/2018, Proceedings of the 9th Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop (SW18). Operational Research Society, p. 146-155 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  10. Published

    Detecting bias due to input modelling in computer simulation

    Morgan, L., Nelson, B. L., Titman, A. C. & Worthington, D. J., 3/12/2017, 2017 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE Press, p. 1974-1985 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  11. Published

    Input uncertainty quantification for simulation models with piecewise-constant non-stationary Poisson arrival processes

    Morgan, L., Titman, A. C., Worthington, D. J. & Nelson, B. L., 11/12/2016, WSC '16 Proceedings of the 2016 Winter Simulation Conference . Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE Press, p. 370-381 12 p. (WSC '16 Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  12. Journal article
  13. E-pub ahead of print

    A Spline Function Method for Modelling and Generating a Nonhomogeneous Poisson Process

    Morgan, L., Nelson, B., Titman, A. & Worthington, D., 19/06/2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Simulation. 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    A multi-fidelity modelling approach for airline disruption management using simulation

    Rhodes-Leader, L., Nelson, B., Onggo, S. & Worthington, D., 31/10/2022, In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. 73, 10, p. 2228-2241 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Rapid Discrete Optimization via Simulation with Gaussian Markov Random Fields

    Semelhago, M., Nelson, B., Song, E. & Wächter, A., 30/06/2021, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 33, 3, p. 837-1257 421 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Reducing Simulation Input-Model Risk via Input Model Averaging

    Nelson, B., Wan, A. T. K., Zou, G., Zhang, X. & Jiang, X., 30/04/2021, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 33, 2, p. 672-684 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Uncertainty Quantification in Vehicle Content Optimization for General Motors

    Song, E., Wu-Smith, P. & Nelson, B., 31/07/2020, In: INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics. 50, 4, p. 213-268 56 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Online Risk Monitoring Using Offline Simulation

    Jiang, G., Hong, L. J. & Nelson, B., 1/04/2020, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 32, 2, p. 356-375 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Detecting bias due to input modelling in computer simulation

    Morgan, L., Nelson, B., Titman, A. & Worthington, D., 16/12/2019, In: European Journal of Operational Research. 279, 3, p. 869-881 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Generalized Integrated Brownian Fields for Simulation Metamodeling

    Salemi, P., Staum, J. & Nelson, B., 10/06/2019, In: Operations Research. 67, 3, p. 874-891 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Input–output uncertainty comparisons for discrete optimization via simulation

    Song, E. & Nelson, B., 23/04/2019, In: Operations Research. 67, 2, p. 562-576 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Gaussian Markov random fields for discrete optimization via simulation: framework and algorithms

    Salemi, P. L., Song, E., Nelson, B. & Staum, J., 21/02/2019, In: Operations Research. 67, 1, p. 250-266 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    'Some tactical problems in digital simulation' for the next 10 years

    Nelson, B. L., 02/2016, In: Journal of Simulation. 10, 1, p. 2-11 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    A Bayesian Framework for Quantifying Uncertainty in Stochastic Simulation

    Xie, W., Nelson, B. L. & Barton, R., 1/12/2014, In: Operations Research. 62, 6, p. 1439-1452 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Enhancing stochastic kriging metamodels with gradient estimators

    Chen, X., Ankenman, B. E. & Nelson, B. L., 03/2013, In: Operations Research. 61, 2, p. 512-528 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. Published

    An Adaptive Hyperbox Algorithm for High-Dimensional Discrete Optimization via Simulation Problems

    Xu, J., Nelson, B. L. & Hong, L. J., 2013, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 25, 1, p. 133-146 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  27. Published

    The effects of common random numbers on stochastic kriging metamodels

    Chen, X., Ankenman, B. E. & Nelson, B. L., 03/2012, In: ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation. 22, 2, p. 1-20 20 p., 7.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Modelling and simulating non-stationary arrival processes to facilitate analysis

    Nelson, B. L. & Gerhardt, I., 02/2011, In: Journal of Simulation. 5, 1, p. 3-8 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Metamodeling for cycle time-throughput-product mix surfaces using progressive model fitting

    Yang, F., Liu, J., Tongarlak, M., Ankenman, B. E. & Nelson, B. L., 2011, In: Production Planning and Control. 22, 1, p. 50-68 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Speeding up COMPASS for high-dimensional discrete optimization via simulation

    Hong, L. J., Nelson, B. L. & Xu, J., 11/2010, In: Operations Research Letters. 38, 6, p. 550-555 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. Published

    A confidence interval procedure for expected shortfall risk measurement via two-level simulation

    Lan, H., Nelson, B. L. & Staum, J., 09/2010, In: Operations Research. 58, 5, p. 1481-1490 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Improving the efficiency and efficacy of controlled sequential bifurcation for simulation factor screening

    Wan, H., Ankenman, B. E. & Nelson, B. L., 1/07/2010, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 22, 3, p. 482-492 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Using simulation early in the design of a fuel injector production line

    Tongarlak, M. H., Ankenman, B., Nelson, B. L., Borne, L. & Wolfe, K., 03/2010, In: Interfaces. 40, 2, p. 105-117 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Stochastic kriging for simulation metamodeling

    Ankenman, B. E., Nelson, B. L. & Staum, J., 03/2010, In: Operations Research. 58, 2, p. 371-382 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Industrial strength COMPASS: a comprehensive algorithm and software for optimization via simulation

    Xu, J., Nelson, B. L. & Hong, J. L., 01/2010, In: ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation. 20, 1, p. 1-29 29 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Transforming renewal processes for simulation of nonstationary arrival processes

    Gerhardt, I. & Nelson, B. L., 10/2009, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 21, 4, p. 630-640 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Fully sequential selection procedures with control variates

    Tsai, S. C. & Nelson, B. L., 10/2009, In: IIE Transactions. 42, 1, p. 71-82 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Indirect cycle time quantile estimation using the Cornish–Fisher expansion

    Bekki, J. M., Fowler, J. W., Mackulak, G. T. & Nelson, B. L., 10/2009, In: IIE Transactions. 42, 1, p. 31-44 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  39. Published

    Estimating cycle time percentile curves for manufacturing systems via simulation

    Yang, F., Ankenman, B. E. & Nelson, B. L., 09/2008, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 20, 4, p. 628-643 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Variance-based sampling for simulating cycle time—throughput curves using simulation-based estimates

    Fowler, J. W., Leach, S. E., Mackulak, G. T. & Nelson, B. L., 07/2008, In: Journal of Simulation. 2, 2, p. 69-80 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Evaluation of the ARTAFIT method for fitting time-series input processes for simulation

    Biller, B. & Nelson, B. L., 2008, In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. 20, 3, p. 485-498 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    An adaptive procedure for estimating coherent riskmeasures based on generalized scenarios

    Lesnevski, V., Nelson, B. L. & Staum, J., 2008, In: Journal of Computational Finance. 11, p. 1-31 31 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  43. Book
  44. Published

    Foundations and methods of stochastic simulation: a first course

    Nelson, B., 2013, New York: Springer Verlag. 276 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  45. Published

    Discrete-event system simulation

    Banks, J., Carson, J. S., Nelson, B. L. & Nicol, D. M., 2010, 5th ed. ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 622 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

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